Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 12:43 PM
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Re: Tight Fit for Inner Wheel Bearing
All the little dimples are where a punch was used to raise metal to mak for a tighter fit,many time it was done after a bearing failure that damaged the spindle,look. at the bottom to see if it is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 312
Re: Exhaust cross-over pipe mystery insert
When I put a 49 Mercury engine in the 46 big truck that we used for flea markets ( probably 2 ton load) the power made a big difference,I had split the front pipe into duals,passenger side into...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 358
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 479
Re: Water outlet holes
Another way that can work is to get bolts take are longer with threads all the way, thread on a nut,tighten the bolt into the last of the threads in the bottom of the hole,then tighten the nuts,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2024, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 384
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 446
Re: Starter issues
Low voltage and weak battery can be the cause, weak tension on the strap, it should be a hard spring type of brass , there are cheap ones that may not have the proper metal or thickness, and what is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2024, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 436
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,614
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2024, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 557
Re: Brake stud repair tool
I have made a several use tool out of a wristpin with appropriately sized center hole , think it was a Chevy or Ford 70s v8, ground it to the shape it the real tool. —-after 3or 4 uses it deformed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,360
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)
05-20-2024, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 670
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)
05-20-2024, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 835
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: 497
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: 672
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: 1,131
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 659
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,025
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 774
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: 1,740
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: 862
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 660
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 913
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: 3,057
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,428
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2024, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,161
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