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Forum: Model-A 08-18-2022, 08:34 PM
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Posted By Dave in Denver
Winged Distributor Cap, Rotor and Plug wires

Model A Ford

Scalded Dog Speed parts

Original looking Black winged distributor body cab modified for 7mm plug wires

Original type rotor

Braided coil and spark plug 7mm wires with rubber...
Forum: Model-A 08-18-2022, 08:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 383
Posted By Dave in Denver
Model A Restorer issues 1969 to 2022

Model A Restorer Issues listed below all in good condition, the pre 2002 issues and the Model A news were issues I bought individually from various places to help when I was restoring the 1930 Tudor,...
Forum: Model-A 08-18-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 489
Posted By Dave in Denver
Model A Ford front and rear brakes

Model A Ford Brakes

Front and Rear

Drums, backing plates with brake shoes still installed. These came off a 1930 Model A Tudor.

The drums, hubs, bearings and wheel studs are in good...
Forum: Model-A 08-15-2022, 08:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 417
Posted By Dave in Denver
Riley Two Port cap, rotor and plug wires

Scalded Dog Speed parts

Original looking Black winged distributor body cab modified for 7mm plug wires

Original type rotor

Braided Distributor and spark plug 7mm wires with rubber boots...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-19-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,582
Posted By Dave in Denver
Spark plug condition and backfiring

I have a 1930 Tudor, 4 banger with Snyder 5.5 head, fed by a zenith updraft and sparked with a petronix distributor. Living in denver at 5000 feet.

Been trying to get this rebuilt engine...
Forum: Model-A 03-17-2014, 01:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,925
Posted By Dave in Denver
Re: 30-31 Closed Cab Pickup Interior

These panels have been sold. Thank you to all who have been interested.
Forum: Model-A 03-11-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,925
Posted By Dave in Denver
Btt Price reduced to $125 Price for...

Btt

Price reduced to $125

Price for Truck interior reduced to $125
Forum: Model-A 04-13-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,925
Posted By Dave in Denver
Re: 30-31 Closed Cab Pickup Interior plus Tudor

These I terror pieces would be perfect for anyone looking for patterns to make their own personalized interior.
Forum: Model-A 04-13-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,925
Posted By Dave in Denver
Re: 30-31 Closed Cab Pickup Interior also Tudor

This interior will also work on the font half of a 1930-31 Tudor sedan, as both shared front doors. Cost reduced to $175.00
Forum: Model-A 04-09-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,925
Posted By Dave in Denver
30-31 Closed Cab Pickup Interior

I restored a 1931 Closed Cab Model A Ford Pickup and replaced the interior and seats with a new LeBarron Bonney Interior but saved the original interior. The truck was sold a few months ago so I no...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-11-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,917
Posted By Dave in Denver
Re: Unexpected Exercise

fire wire as I have been told is a .060 length of steel wire placed on the block under the gasket between cylinders 1-2 & 3-4 to help prevent gasket blowout in this area.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-11-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,917
Posted By Dave in Denver
Re: Unexpected Exercise - problem found now work begins

Thank you for the suggestions so far. This morning I jumped in a did the work to take the Riley Two Port head off the engine to see what is happening inside the engine. Well after the head was off...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-10-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,917
Posted By Dave in Denver
Re: Unexpected Exercise - more info

More info but not closer to solution:

- checked upper RIley valve train and all is moving clearances are
still where the were when I set then a few months ago
- checked timing gear, it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-10-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,917
Posted By Dave in Denver
Unexpected Exercise

My 15 year old son and I were on a troubleshooting drive yesterday in our the '31 CCPU we have been rebuilding over the past couple of years. The rebuilt engine was finally sounding good, the timing...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-21-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,441
Posted By Dave in Denver
backfiring through stromberg 97

I replaced the engine my 30 Tudor due to the previous engine snapping its crank. This rebuilt engine is an inserted non pressurized engine with snyder head on top. The distributor is a petronix 12...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-03-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,568
Posted By Dave in Denver
On the hunt for a Model A Pickup Photo

In the past few years there was a photo in the "out and about" section of the Model A Restorer Magazine of a 30-31 Closed Cab Pickup with a canoe mounted on top of a homemade rack in the bed of the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-07-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,434
Posted By Dave in Denver
Re: Converting Model A to key starting

All is good. My Engineering background always causes me to ask questions. I appreciate all the comments and suggestions. I believe I will follow the path suggested by a few and dig into my...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-06-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,434
Posted By Dave in Denver
Smile Re: Converting Model A to key starting

My reason for asking about converting to a key or push button starting rather than the stock foot starting on top of the starter is one thta comes from a bt of annoyance. I am having issues with my...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,434
Posted By Dave in Denver
Converting Model A to key starting

I am thinking of converting my '31 closed cab truck with a Riley ohv banger engine from foot starting to key starting using a selonoid. The truck is wired for 12 volts today. I have heard of this...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-07-2011, 05:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,857
Posted By Dave in Denver
Re: Day goes from good to bad in one shift

I agree. Now I just need to decide what type of crankshaft to go back in with. And also, my teenage sone who is taking auto shop at school gets to work on a different project thanthe modern iron he...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-07-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,857
Posted By Dave in Denver
Pictures of the carnage

I pulled the oil pan yesterday to see what happened. My original hypothesis was confirmed. The crankshaft sheared between the 3rd and 4th cylinder. Looks like the engien will be coming out this next...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-19-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,857
Posted By Dave in Denver
Re: Day goes from good to bad in one shift

Ed, thank you for the suggestion. This additional experiementation is much easier than pulling the engine. Dave
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-19-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,857
Posted By Dave in Denver
Re: Day goes from good to bad in one shift

I concur with Jim's opinion on the Riley's. This is my third Riley Two port and even had a 4 port in a roadster a few years ago. All of the engine performed well and were very streetable.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-19-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,857
Posted By Dave in Denver
Unhappy Re: Day goes from good to bad in one shift

MOre info to the drama I am going through. Took off the side cover of the timing gears, placed the car in gear and pushed it forward. The cam gears did ot turn, the rotor did not turn. In looking...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-19-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,857
Posted By Dave in Denver
Re: Day goes from good to bad in one shift

The pulley rotates freely with the belt removed. It also moves up and down and side to side. I need to try and push it in and then try to remove the 15/15" bolt. The pulley is a billet steel...
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