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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-02-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,069
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: Engine sits too high

I’m having a similar problem. Everything was fine with previous engine. Same motor mount but different flywheel housing. Raising the rear mounts should lower the front I would think. Mine all works...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-28-2019, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,293
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: Mitchell Overdrive Technique

Mine does that when its cold. After its warmed up its not a problem. I imagine its cold in boston, maybe once it isnt winter it will be better.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-28-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,278
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: best head puller

I have no patience, i weld the nut to the stud, add penetrate or wax then back em out with an impact gun. Yah it ruins the studs but it doesnt take a week. Break a stud off, whatever just more...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-07-2019, 01:45 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,661
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: What strange comments or questions have you heard about your Model A

On a hood less car a little girl said “dad look at the air plane car”
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-19-2018, 06:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,216
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: so this just happened....

I blew one up and spit everything loose out the bottom. It was clutch dropping power slides in grass. Great fun. It was acting weird and i was reving the motor when something jambed and blew the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-18-2018, 09:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,504
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: Oil drain tube

Thanks.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-16-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,504
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: Oil drain tube

Think it would be ok to weld it with the main cap installed?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-06-2018, 01:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,543
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: manifold cooker

Ive talked about doing this for years. I should just do it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-24-2018, 02:48 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 25,313
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: Model A cross-country migration

I would get one of those slow moving vehicle orange triangle things. Maybe also carry a couple of those compressed fire logs. Just incase its cold on the side of the road.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-05-2018, 02:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,597
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: FS electronic ignition

I love points, There used to be a points option with the FS distributer. Thats what i have.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2018, 04:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,374
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: Avoided possible catastrophe

I have just used the giant tie rod screw driver bit. Fits it enough to get it tight.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,378
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: Radiator decision time

My dad forgot to add anti freeze for a few years in his 34 ford. Its a street rod and a four door and i hate it. The aluminum radiator just rotted out from the inside. I was doing a tune up and boom...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2016, 02:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,146
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: Bias vs Radial tire cost

I used the 195 80 r16 bridgestone ecopia. Sure they are for electric vehicles but they fit good and arnt to expensive.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-10-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,726
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: My current ride

I got one of them. My loader is a little different but basically the same. Charles thats a underdrive lever and its quite usefull. lots of fun with these
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-01-2014, 01:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,122
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: changing plugs every 100 miles!!

are you running those little four inch paper air filters? They dont work for long and maybe thats the problem. Maybe try a different brand of plugs.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-13-2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,234
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: Single post lift Good~ Bad ~ or ~ indifferent

If and when i do it again. I wont do a lift, or a pit. Ill build a above ground drive on deal. Or maybe a open sided pit so its not really a pit. I find my lift a pain in the butt to position the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-21-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,235
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: Driving the Transcontinental Railroad grade

pretty dam cool. I love off roading old fords. They do really well.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-06-2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,807
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: Enjoying the ride....until...

i wish i had a magical pump. All the electric fuel pumps ive had were noisy empty, and quiter when theres gas. But it doesnt stop trying to pump or stop making noise, just changes pitch.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2014, 02:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,324
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: Results of milling iron heads.

Ive wanted to try this. Ive read up on it a bit and it seems that it would help a flathead motor.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-01-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,140
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: "35 Trans installation?

They make a tool for holding the u joint. Its just some pliers made out of some plate with a curve that matches the curved bit on the torque tube. Im glad i bought one, but it could be made
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-25-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,209
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: dwell meter

mine only cares on the volts meter i think.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-21-2014, 11:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,816
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: Backing up in the dark

I just look where i plan to back up before i back up.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,695
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: cruise control

Well i doubt many of us drive on very rough roads any more but imagine a muddy, rutted, and bumpy country road. Its difficult to hold a steady throttle when bouncing around and you end up off and on...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-25-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 22,022
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: Are these "Widow Maker" Wheels?

One of my employees was about to fill one up with air. The forman told him to use the cage. Since this guy was an idiot he leaned the tire against the cage and climbed inside the cage.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-13-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,162
Posted By junk yard kid
Re: FoMoCos reasoning?

The story i heard was that Hitler visited the ford factory in 1935. Then went home and designed the VW. Thats why the car and wheels look similar.
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