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Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 10:44 AM
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Repurposing Model "A" Wheels
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psimet
Re: Repurposing Model "A" Wheels
Ooooo. I have spots at the ends of my deck and under my front stoop where all sorts of critters find their way in to over the years. This would be a more attractive approach than my current use of...
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Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2023, 01:48 PM
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Great experiences at Snyders and Burts
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psimet
Re: Great experiences at Snyders and Burts
I have loved working with both of these suppliers in the past. Both have their niche as well I feel. Bert's was able to find an original battery box for my late '28 that was different than anything...
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Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2023, 03:53 PM
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Ammonia instead of carb cleaner?
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psimet
Re: Ammonia instead of carb cleaner?
Cleaned mine with a few cycles on my ultrasonic using Pine-Sol after picking up the trick from YouTube. Worked amazingly well. Shop smelled fresh for a long time as well. :D
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Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2023, 04:36 PM
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Metal Stitching my Block
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psimet
Re: Metal Stitching my Block
As with all things I adjust my expectations with the data I receive. I am starting to lean towards a short block rebuild that seems to run in the neighborhood of $3k or so (I'll save my paper route...
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Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2023, 01:12 PM
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Metal Stitching my Block
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Re: Metal Stitching my Block
Yeah - always a possibility but I haven't shown the final patch for a reason - because this second time I did it I took the approach "I will be damned if it leaks again" and it's not pretty but it's...
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Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2023, 12:44 PM
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Metal Stitching my Block
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psimet
Re: Metal Stitching my Block
I was not aware of this product. Thanks to you and BRENT in 10-uh-C
I found a picture of the port area with the manifolds off from a couple of years ago....
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Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2023, 05:42 PM
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Metal Stitching my Block
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psimet
Re: Metal Stitching my Block
Just found a pic of it during the process of cleaning it up. This is looking "up" along cylinder 4. It always ends up weeping on the bottom edge of the corner. Right underneath what I assume is the...
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Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2023, 05:34 PM
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Metal Stitching my Block
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psimet
Re: Metal Stitching my Block
Nice. Yes this is what I was looking for. I have pictures in the other thread but the crack is along the curve where the side of the casting transitions to the underside of the water jacket. Runs...
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Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2023, 05:21 PM
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Metal Stitching my Block
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psimet
Re: Metal Stitching my Block
Apologies.... and yes I didn't include any of those answers as I have already considered them and know where I am at - but of course no one else knows that.
Car is a single family car. Been in...
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Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2023, 05:07 PM
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Metal Stitching my Block
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psimet
Re: Metal Stitching my Block
I have a title. The title has the engine number on it. I haven't pulled the cowl to verify the frame number but I know it will match the current engine.
I was frankly told by a few in this hobby...
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Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2023, 05:04 PM
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Metal Stitching my Block
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psimet
Re: Metal Stitching my Block
It's not welding...or brazing. It's metal stitching. A cold process. I'm past looking at options. Just interested in specific experience people have with metal stitching.
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Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2023, 04:35 PM
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1928 Frame questions
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psimet
Re: 1928 Frame questions
I found out that I had a 30/31 front crossmember welded in to my '28 frame many years ago as a repair. Ran in to issues when replacing the radiator last year. Ended up with this thread:...
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Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2023, 04:27 PM
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Metal Stitching my Block
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psimet
Metal Stitching my Block
My block was cracked many, many decades before I ever got it. Original to the car and a September '28. We covered it in a previous thread: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=299839
I...
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Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2022, 07:44 PM
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Belching Radiator
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psimet
Re: Belching Radiator
Makes sense. Visual levels were when cold. I just checked it when I got home. First time I haven’t been able to see the water - just the baffle. Used your idea for a dipstick and used a twist tie. ...
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Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2022, 11:37 AM
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Belching Radiator
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psimet
Re: Belching Radiator
I ran vinegar through it/ let it sit while I was doing the radiator swap. When I flush it I do it with a hose setup I have that plumbs into the system. While it’s never blocked off to allow the...
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Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2022, 10:17 AM
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Belching Radiator
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psimet
Belching Radiator
This year has been the cooling system issues year.
I am now running a replacement radiator which is believed to be an older Re-cored radiator. I have a leakless pump I installed this spring. I...
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Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2022, 03:22 PM
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Interior original?
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psimet
Re: Interior original?
I have a '28 tudor survivor. The interior is still original. Here are some pictures of it. No red band.
https://www.psimet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Interior-1.jpg...
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Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2022, 10:28 AM
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Wheel failure on Interstate
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psimet
Re: Wheel failure on Interstate
Yup. That crack from the valve to the edge shows rust on the crack face so it was there for a while.
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Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2022, 12:13 PM
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Using talcum powder with tubes
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psimet
Re: Using talcum powder with tubes
If you've been careful and sure that it absolutely isn't leaking when under water then it's most likely leaking from the valve. Get a replacement valve core.
Also while under water take a second...
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Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2022, 10:44 AM
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Using talcum powder with tubes
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psimet
Re: Using talcum powder with tubes
I am a bicycle wheel manufacturer. I have mounted tens of thousands of bicycle tube and tire based systems (as well as glued tubular and sealed tubeless) over the years.
I still use a dusting of...
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Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2022, 01:43 PM
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Radiator Shell Lacing
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psimet
Re: Radiator Shell Lacing
I'm doing the opposite so... leave the 2 around the fastener locations off and install in car after the shell is mounted?
*Also - on the rivets - I have some original lacing left on the body side...
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Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2022, 12:02 PM
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Radiator Shell Lacing
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psimet
Radiator Shell Lacing
I need to put new lacing on my radiator shell. Every picture I see has the hardware that bolts the shell to the radiator covered by the lacing.
So help me with some basic understanding then -...
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Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2022, 04:27 PM
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Early Oil Pan
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psimet
Re: Early Oil Pan
Here is mine. It’s a Sept 28. Has the clean out in the pan. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220815/9f000de0ae222adb41d76afdd09111d7.jpg
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Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2022, 05:22 PM
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Gas gauge gaskets
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psimet
Re: Gas gauge gaskets
Interesting. I put mine together a year ago and it leaked IIRC. I vaguely remember talking to Ken Ehrenhofer who said to put some of the black sealant on. I could be mistaken but pretty sure it was...
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Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2022, 05:18 PM
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Radiator Mounting
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psimet
Re: Radiator Mounting
That solves it. I'm just going to shim it up so the hood line is correct an the radiator is up off the cross member.
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