Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:23 PM
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Re: Dropping the oil pan
the ends of the pan gasket go under the rear cap strip,hard to do if the gasket is attached to the pan
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Babbit replacement
the composition is similar with some of the no lead solder,a little old tin based babbitt and it is closer
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 397
Re: "New Engine" Balancing"
What are the “ modern engine “tolerances for balance and how do they compare to the original Ford balancing tolerance ?
If you don’t publish the actual specifications how can the builder be able to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2024, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 413
Re: Clutch Plate Bolt question
the original V8 bolts had a shoulder used to center the pressure plate ,a s a slight counterbore effort he threads.
One of the stripped thread strategies I use is to take a bolt with threads all the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 573
Re: 1940 Ford Zenith Radio
There is a trimming capacitor for the antenna, it makes the difference between perhaps getting one very close station and getting many even from long distance, usually it is near where the antenna...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 946
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 584
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 870
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 655
Re: Grease in 2-tooth
Just fill with the same oil you use in transmission and rear axle, they will need to be at least topped up before driving, then you can evaluate for problems, there was usually a reason they were...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,521
Re: Oil leak
How full is the oil, try lowering it to just above add
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 752
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 577
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 780
Re: Timing gear sheared 12 teeth
Looks like the other areas are mostly chewed through , what condition is the crankshaft gear.
Rough worn crankshaft gear will chew up any timing gear.
Original lifters usually had a hole a pin...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,754
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,288
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2024, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,056
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 761
Re: valve recession
it depends on how recessed the other valves are and as has be mentioned- the form and width of the seats
I have seen them cut so deep that the mushroom on the valve stem was almost gone and the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 418
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,197
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,302
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2024, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,984
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
you have to be careful with 70s distributors, some have vacuum retard.
some Subaru ones also could be used, all will require modifications to the advance curve
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 511
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 609
Re: V8 Rear Axle Width
32-34 is the same width as A, the early V8 used the same rear axles as A, later in 32 the banjo was changed to be similar to later banjo’s but is a little more narrow, later gears need some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,643
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,251
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