Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2021, 10:11 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2021, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,059
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2021, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 8,692
Re: I'm not a Model A person
https://i.imgur.com/dOlK84q.jpg
I don't do convoys or clubs, I built mine to drive in traffic anytime I want.. double the power of a stock A, overdrive and a few other goodies..12v,modern LED...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2021, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 5,815
Re: Opportunity to buy a 2nd Model A
Hi,my name is Jack and I'm an aircooledaholic..I received pills and therapy for my addiction,I kept the 67,flipped the two fat chick's and the oval..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2021, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 5,815
Re: Opportunity to buy a 2nd Model A
Ya gotta be careful, stuff like this tends to get out of hand.. That being said, why not try something different? A buddy has a '51 Studebaker starlite coupe he's been trying to sell me, I might give...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2021, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,275
Re: Model A flywheel repair
I've seen them cracked..has anyone seen a catastrophic failure? Where it required repair prior to operation?Ford revised the housing a few times during production to strengthen them..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2021, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,265
Re: Getting Oil to the Overhead Conversion
The trouble starts when oil flow is diverted,oil flow is critical for splash side of the system.That being said 30psi In the gallery should be more than enough to supply flow to the head provided the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2021, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 5,896
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2021, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,211
Re: model b engine cm gear
They generally crack from the exh valve to the cylinder.. sleeve, seat and pinning fixes it (the picture is a diamond block). Late B blocks don't have the clutch servo pad on the left side,an idea...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2021, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,453
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2021, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,211
Re: model b engine cm gear
Or you can go with bronze. There is an inherent chatter, Ford used fiber to quiet it down. Problem with fiber is it wears, altering valve timing and sloughing off fibers which clogs the oil pump...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2021, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,111
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2021, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,494
Re: Exhaust leak...BADDDD!!!
In the Navy its called 'fantail liberty'..your stuck at sea, throw your money overboard and bang your head on a chock..you wake up broke,woozy and with a headache so you must have had a good time
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2021, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,264
Re: Truck
Well don't let it happen again,we don't make mistakes here:)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2021, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 930
Re: Mounting Landue’s
MAFCA "How to restore your model a" volume 5 has detailed instructions on landau iron installation.Dont know what a Landue is..
You have alot of work ahead of you before worrying about the irons,I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2021, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,264
Re: Truck
Thats the Fordest looking Chevy truck I ever saw.....its a 28-early 30 model a brother.
That was a stealth edit there Dean..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2021, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,453
Re: Filler putty for aluminum intake?
Automotive RTV compounds, like permatex ultra will withstand the heat and fill the void, provided the void is captured.
Keeping the original exhaust manifold is a good idea, you need the heat...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2021, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,696
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2021, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,748
Re: Why so many upgrades??
I agree, in a perfect world you are right.
First thing guys do is see if their car is faster and better than the other guys car, even amongst stock model a club members the competition is fierce....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2021, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,159
Re: 28/29 versus 30/31
The cost cutting in 1930 along with the higher use of stamped steel parts as opposed to forgings used on the car through '29 makes the 28/29 superior in my opinion. The coupe pillar? its a matter of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2021, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,157
Re: “Normal” model a temp
I've saved a few radiators using an industrial hot water pressure washer with degreaser chemical. it takes about 15 minutes to get the core good and hot and I work it both both ways. Water pump...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2021, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,079
Re: Shot The Carburator
Exhaust manifold heat is transferred to the intake manifold to control icing and aide combustion. Look where Ford bolted the manifolds together, its a good sized transfer area.
Often the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2021, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,742
Re: Model B Carburator
Drill the center runner of your A intake manifold to 1.25" to realize any gain in performance from a B carb. The best thing is the port/starboard mount float valve, no more stalling on hard stops.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2021, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,562
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2021, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,562
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