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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 05:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 654
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: help! clutch won‘t disengage…

I've had the same issue before the pin on the fork that pushes the throw out bearing sheared in my case the fork moved the throw out bearing moved but not enough to disengage if a spring came loose...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,297
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: A perplexing oiling problem - A new one to me!

Theoretically that model B. oil pump shaft should be worth a slight horsepower increase in a model A. due to the less pumping restrictions!!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-27-2024, 08:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,015
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: Antique Nationals

Is there any pictures or video for us that were unable to attend?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 989
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: 1931 model a engine

Correct fuel mixture the exhaust valves will have a tan color like yours to me it looks like it's running very good little bit of carbon just means there's some time on the motor.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 641
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: Edsel in a 28

It's an early 1928 also with the tapered hood louvers!!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 276
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: Henry and Edsel #5

Wish I had a dollar for every 1 of those!!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-21-2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 652
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: Babbit replacement

I believe the babbitt used in caterpillar engines is of the highest grade of currently available.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 656
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: Dust bowl AA

Probably a jug of moonshine!!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,461
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: sign of the times

I'm born right handed but my left hand is for the steering wheel and my right hand is for shifting the gears!!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,178
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: Idle Mixture Screw

With a vacuum reading of 20 that's excellent but 3 turns out on your mixture screw tells me you must be compensating for a vacuum leak.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2024, 12:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,687
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: New Stipe Camshafts

Very well said Brent!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 532
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: Pumping gas

Here where I live in Chillicothe Missouri we have 1 service station that is full service!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-16-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 595
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: A Assembly

Yes I agree in the close up picture it's definitely a paper tag of some sort.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-15-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 595
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: A Assembly

Did anyone notice the handle on the hood I wonder if that was a fixture used to hold both sides of the hood open while on the assembly line.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-13-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,612
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?

1 of the few benefits to our modern gas that is lead free is that your spark plugs will last almost indefinitely and you have minimal carbon build up!!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-12-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,165
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: WWII Ration truck

Wow very unique designs they had back then America was a different country back then compared to today.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-11-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,874
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: Front fender crack

Glad to hear this potential nightmare is now perfect!!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-11-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 579
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: Tight crank gear

I would replace the gear if you think that gear is a cast blank and not machined the concentricity won't be correct you don't wanna find this out once you get the engine assembled and running!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-11-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,159
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: Cleaning the radiator

Here's a tip. It's best to only paint the top and bottom tanks on your radiator. It's best to leave the fins and core unpainted. Since our radiators are exposed in the front and are cosmetic to our...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-09-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 426
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-07-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-06-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,935
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: Snyder's New Catalog Came...and a Warning!

I got my catalog yesterday!!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-06-2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 629
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: Gasket between carb and intake

The ethanol in the gas tends to deteriorate some cork gaskets!!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-06-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,645
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-06-2024, 08:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,272
Posted By Fullraceflathead
Re: Tillotson carb

The tillotson and marvel carburetor are better carburetors by design than the zenith the model A. runs much better with them!
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