Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2023, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,357
Re: Stipe Oil pumps
If my foundry ever gets on the stick, I’ll have the oil filter/relief valve housing available. It has an external adjustable relief valve so you can set your pressure to the desired amount. My...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2022, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,317
Re: American Classic Tires
The tubes had rectangular blemishes and leaked from the blemish. I didn’t notice them when I mounted them, but after a short period of time they failed to hold air. Another one of the 5 started to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2022, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,317
Re: American Classic Tires
The ridge on black walls appear to be same shape as whitewalls. I installed with larger letters to outside on my black walls. I had a bad experience with the tubes that had radial molded on the valve...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2022, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 10,625
Re: Supercharging a Model A
I have a Burlington I can sell. It is a new crank still in the box for an A block. Make me an offer with a PM.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2022, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 15,731
Re: Whats up with Ecklers
Jeff, sorry to hear about what happened in Illinois. My sister-in-law was a teacher for over 30 yrs. Unfortunately she received very little before she died. Their health insurance was just as bad as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2022, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 15,731
Re: Whats up with Ecklers
In my opinion this is why employees should have filed a class action law suit especially when employees pension fund is involved. How do I know? I once worked for a company that shut down and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2022, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 30,224
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2022, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 30,224
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2022, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 30,224
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2022, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 30,224
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2022, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 999
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2022, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 99
Views: 30,224
Re: New Engine QA and Paul Shinn's Concerns
Experienced builders file the corners of the bearing inserts where they are close to the studs at #1 and #3 main bearings. I’ve seen similar situations of this having happened.
“If we just ran a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2022, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,448
Re: New design turn signals for Model A?
In the past year I’ve driven over 22,000 miles with a signal stat 900 with no problems. I use it every time I change lanes or make a turn. Not saying there might be better solutions out there, I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2022, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,639
Re: 32b head gasket help? Which one?
I only use this gasket and pretty much have followed the same procedure CWPASADENA does to install. Believe it or not, that leaking stud and nut shown above could have been prevented with spray on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2022, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,639
Re: 32b head gasket help? Which one?
Best brand 509G. It’s the GraphTite head gasket. If the head doesn’t have the 2 small steam holes in the middle then that’s the one I recommend.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2022, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,236
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2022, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 11,772
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2022, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,236
Re: Odd Shaped Hole in Radial Tube
Here’s 1 of those blemished tubes that was loosing air a few days ago. It would lose about 5 lbs a day. I decided after needing air after the first fill it has something wrong. I suspected tube and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2022, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,236
Re: Odd Shaped Hole in Radial Tube
I have the same blemish on at least 2 tubes and started to leak air either a day after mounted or several days. These tubes have radial molded on the stem and I seriously doubt they are radial tubes....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2022, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 11,772
Re: New Focused-Beam LED Headlights
I have had flickering problems with mine and I suspect alternator problem. Recently they seem to be ok driving local. My only complaint is the high beam needs to be slightly lower than what it is....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2022, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 532
V8oil pump
If I were to buy a new oil pump, what should I look for? I realize Ford had several different pumps through the production years and not looking for an old pump. One of the new pumps I’ve seen...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2022, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,866
Re: Early Oil Pan
There should be no holes in the dipper tray. I would definitely use the later dipper tray before late 31. Look in the RGJS for the different trays and pans throughout the production.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2022, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 531
Views: 268,598
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-23-2022, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 531
Views: 268,598
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2022, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,972
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