Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 06:58 PM
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Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
I posted an engine for sale in the swap section. long block with clutch, pressure plate and flywheel installed. Rebuilt but never started. Ready to install.
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Forum: Model-A
04-28-2024, 04:46 PM
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engine for sale
Engine was rebuilt by a well known Tacoma engine builder. It was never started after the rebuild as the owner passed away. The build tag is still on the engine. It is complete with new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2023, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,293
Re: painting floorboard
Minwax Spanish Brown and top coated with spray Helmsman Spar Varnish. Spanish Brown is basically black. Came out nice.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2023, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2023, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,834
Re: Tight Fit in My 1929 Roadster
MMM Only my opinion: who ever did the upholstery did a great job on tailoring. However it looks to have a bit too much underpadding be it foam or cotton. My guess is foam. There should be a bit of a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2023, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,641
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2023, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 8,216
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2023, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,233
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2023, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,483
Re: Coolant weep around head nut
Whatever you do don't let anyone convince you to use "waterglass" (sodium silicate) I had the same issue and an old timer gave me some to use. It made a mess of my cooling system. I had that crap in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2022, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,591
Re: Radiator pushing water out overflow
MMM Just went through this with a brand new engine rebuild. 140 miles on it. Out of nowhere water out the overflow tube.................Alternator had loosened up and the fan belt was slipping....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2022, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,549
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2022, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,549
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2022, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,590
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2022, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,549
Re: New Rebuilt Engine - Pistons not moving
MMMM So I take it the engine has not been fired since you got it back. I would pull the rest of the plugs and slowly hand crank again to see if all the pistons are in fact moving. Did you get a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2022, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,931
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2022, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,284
Re: Radiator Stone Guard
Just went through this on Saturday. My old rubber snubbers were shot so I opted for new. Installing the new snubbers was challenging. Took me about 30 minutes to do all 4. They are NOT plug and play....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2022, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,447
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2022, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,153
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2022, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,153
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2022, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,448
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2022, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,448
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2022, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,448
Escutcheon compression tool.
Gary asked me about a photo of the shop made tool to compress the escutcheons so the pin can be installed on the window cranks. Don Bader is the guy that taught me this little helper.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2022, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 774
Re: transmision
Just know going in how far backlogged Mitchell is. I ordered mine last September and just received it this week. I'm looking forward to it as well as my newly inserted engine. Good luck.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2022, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,449
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2022, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,395
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