Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:46 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:43 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:21 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2024, 03:28 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 03:05 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 03:03 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 26
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Re: Dropping the oil pan
Speaking for myself, I would strongly consider pulling the engine so that I could check the crank shims with the motor on the stand and do a better job than on my back underneath.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 03:48 AM
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GAZ Goodies
Found this by accident:
https://oldtimergarage.eu/gb/239-gaz-69
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 07:32 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 26
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Rebuilt Engine Options
With at least the 6:1 head, you need to manipulate the spark advance lever more to suit the engine’s needs. Also maximum advance is less. I have gotten used to it and it is as comfortable as double...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 03:58 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Dust bowl AA
Do we like our A's because then we don't have to keep our goats in the cab with us like with our "modern" cars? :D
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 03:30 AM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 12:54 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 04:18 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Steering Wheel Slop
I found my kingpin play by jacking up the axle on one side and trying to move the wheel at the bottom. My two tooth steering is as low slop as a modern car.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 6
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Not A, But Interesting
Forging Bugatti front axles, appears to be from 1991 or so. I wondered how they made them hollow, but they drilled the forging before bending.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TauDPvBwodM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 05:16 PM
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Re: new guy, old car
Google can tell you where to buy, but read the MSDS to make sure you want to use it.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pdf/ptitolmsds.pdf
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 04:01 AM
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Re: Head stud to block
To straighten it out and use a thicker wall insert like this (https://www.mcmaster.com/90259A154/) would be pretty tough unless the bare block was on a mill.
I used that insert on my motor and as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 21
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Re: new guy, old car
I would add to that to try it as stock as possible and don't delay enjoying it by adding improvements like hydraulic brakes, pressure oiling, downdraft carb, etc.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: KRW Combination Machine
I was at Schwalm's a few months ago and was surprised how minimal the machines were. I was expecting something twice the size.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 06:33 AM
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