Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2012, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 1
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cam spring plunger problem solved
Thank you every one for you input. it turns out that the spring wasn't the problem at all. I took it apart and check oil pump , distributor, distributor gear shaft housing and the mesh between the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2012, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,447
Re: camshaft spring plunger "need advice"
I have changed it with a little longer one and it works till the engine warms up. then the cam shaft starts moving back and forth ( I pull the side cover off and can watch it while it is running....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2012, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,447
camshaft spring plunger "need advice"
I put a Stipe cam (which I love) and Dan McEachern gears in. The motor runs so much smoother than the reground cam that I had in it. also the laminated gears where to tight and out of round. the new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2012, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,099
your thoughts on snyders vs brattons parts?
just curious as to some of you long time builders thoughts on the subject. I have had a lot of poorly made parts lately.Just wondering if one was better than the other? (not trying to stat a war) lol
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2012, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,125
Thin distributer plate issue solved
Well after my last post this morning i started to pull the distributer pulled cap and roter button was checking the back and forth movement and noticed a little black piece of something just barely...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2012, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,794
Re: thin distributor plate?
Just push down on the end of the advancing arm and if you can move it down pretty easy you will see the problem if not it must be an issue with just mine. I will be taking it out today and will let...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2012, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 11,851
Re: Ah Ha! I'm Brilliant!
Well took plugs out and replaced with 1500 watt lasers inject water, fire the laser and instant steam wah lah a steam engine......... Sounds good huh....hey you had to ask lol
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2012, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,830
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2012, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,794
Re: thin distributor plate?
Thanks Guys had not even considered the center hole if it were to loose you would have an inconsistent point gap (better check it as well) the problem I am having is the tabs are to thin. I thought...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2012, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 11,851
Re: Ah Ha! I'm Brilliant!
I converted My Model a over to run on water!!! "sssshhhhh" Dont tell anyone I dont want the gas companies to find out. As I fear for my life. lol
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2012, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 12,809
Re: SNYDER'S High compression heads
I have a snyder's 6.1 on my motor with snyder's reground cam, lighten flywheel and balanced crank stock zenith (jets correctly sized) and mine runs a lot stronger than my friends who has a 5.5 head....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2012, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,794
Re: thin distributor plate?
yes but where the advance rod hooks to it it allows the plate to cock sideways which in turn allows the points foot to ride at an angle on the cam. thus wearing faster
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2012, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,794
thin distributor plate?
I installed a new distributer plate and was checking my points and notice quite a bit of play. after reading some older post I guess there were 2 different thinknesses where can I get a modern thick...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2012, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,968
Re: 30 pick up bed id
What I have noticed about the original verses new (I have only seen to new beds) but the new ones I seen have a wider and flatter bead than my original bed. mine is a little skinner and has a little...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2012, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,535
Re: Engine blocks to be magnafluxed
That would depend on what you consider repairable I have a welding shop and have repaired unrepairable blocks before. I preheat them and tig weld silicon bronze on outside repairs and different types...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2012, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 11,462
Re: What sets me off .....!
I guess it depends on what you think is restorable. my truck was given up for a rat rod. but I just couldn't let that happen. And now the guy I bought it from cant believe it he thought it wasn't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2012, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,473
Re: 30 pickup cab patches
Just Curious did you just stitch tack the back panel across the back? It doesn't look like the seem is welded.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2012, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,541
Re: Frank and Mike are at it again
Thats the first time I saw that episode I was watching it with my 9 year old son who said dad "thats not a roadster is it" and I said its not a 31 either.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2012, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: rebuilt steering boxes
Thanks Kurt, it is possible I damaged it. The one on my truck is the first one I built it it runs out like there is no seal. The steering box is tight steers very smooth. the other one that I put on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2012, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,041
rebuilt steering boxes
Hi I have completely rebuilt five 2 tooth steering boxes all of which preform great. I have been using the new style needle bearing sector shaft housing with modern seal. ( also new bearings races...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2012, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,465
Re: speedometer
When I first rebuilt my speedometer which is the oval type I put the shaft upside down. it change on 7s (I think) all I had to do was flip it over or roll the shaft 180 it works perfect now. Dont...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2012, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,222
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2012, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,222
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2012, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,222
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2012, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,222
Engine builders.. how should I drive my 30 ccpu?
Hi I have completely gone through my motor. 4 blocks to find one that wasn't cracked bored 060 over new pistons rings, new valves and seats (stainless) tour grind cam by the way what is the...
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