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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 400
Posted By larrys40
Re: Pressure plates

Have to share this … I pulled an engine the other day because the guy had a ring gear coming off due to probably 12 volt being applied to starter…. But had clutch issues too…
So after pulling engine...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 08:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 930
Posted By larrys40
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion

Brent I totally agree…. The health of the engine is the major element and key. Many folks don’t realize how well they can and should be power wise when properly rebuilt, tuned, etc.

When I work in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 01:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By larrys40
Re: RIP John Phillips Model A Garage

Brent I heard he passed away from a Florida guy who was going to take his up to him. Good thing he hadn’t yet. We all being small shops hinge on “us” in experience and labor.
And the good Lord...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 01:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 930
Posted By larrys40
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion

Tom, I saw your pm but am replying here as well …. I have a 3.54 in my 30 tudor, Stock engine but w/snyder 5.5 head and I run an older Ryan overdrive 23percent . It is a great highway cruiser. I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-19-2024, 02:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,013
Posted By larrys40
Re: Riley ?

Building a Riley 2-port now with help from my engine rebuilder friend on anew Burtz block.
I think Charlie Yapp pegged the heads about 4600 but I would say that somewhere between there and 6k for...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-12-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,684
Posted By larrys40
Re: Attracting new Model A members.

Kudos Seth , it’s stuff like that, that opens their eyes and sees the beauty and styling, charm and fun if these old cars.
Larry Shepard
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-28-2024, 11:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,086
Posted By larrys40
Re: Battlefield Model A Parts in MO

I know Rick Smith over many years who owns battlefield and he’s a good guy. He does travel some and is an old fashioned one man shoe vendor but he gives great service and knows his stuff.
Larry...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-25-2023, 01:15 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 17,162
Posted By larrys40
Re: 47 V8 ignition mystery

Seth , Michael’s are the same. I just installed a set from him on a customer car and they cracked and are very inflexible.
In fact they are all worse than they use to be.
Larry
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-25-2023, 01:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,191
Posted By larrys40
Re: Best source for sparkplug wires

I recently installed a set of the brown wires on a customer car. They are terrible in flexibility and yes they crack. If they are the brown wires they are the same from all the suppliers .
I’m very...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-04-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,370
Posted By larrys40
Re: Parasitic Drain?

Benson, had this happen on a customer car today. Drain on battery and started looking and got out my meter in series and discovered draw was .667 Amps which was the 30/31 dash light. Turned it off...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-20-2023, 08:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,087
Posted By larrys40
Re: 46-48 frame under Model A??

Why? They are totally different animals. Speaking as a flathead v8 and Model A guy in familiar with both … nothing wrong with a Model A frame and everything fits. The much larger 41- 48 frame would...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-17-2023, 01:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,670
Posted By larrys40
Re: Columbia Rear end? 1936

It makes it a new car. If you can spend the $$ I would do the Columbia without hesitation. Have one in my 40 and have done many. John Connelly at Columbia two speed can guide you. No it’s not cheap...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-17-2023, 01:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 566
Posted By larrys40
Re: K R Wilson V-175 Display stand

Seth
One I don’t have but I think Terry Deters may have picked one up and it had a 32 engine attached.
Larry
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-12-2023, 09:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,522
Posted By larrys40
Re: At a lost here

Having poured and line bored engines I agree with Randall and a few others.. it is slag and overflow from when the main were poured and overflowed out of eh molds and stuck in jr block and is now...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-11-2023, 10:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,770
Posted By larrys40
Re: New Ford Model A & T Repair & Service Shop in Southern California

If you need a guy in New Jersey I know of a great guy Adam huberaz who does it full time for T’s and A’s.
Drop me like if you need.
Larry Shepard
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-30-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 844
Posted By larrys40
Re: Clutch problem

Unless you know for sure you need anew clutch disc you can adjust the fingers in the car without removing engine or trans.
Larry
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-09-2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,536
Posted By larrys40
Re: Labels inside of new tires

Did I talk to you at Hershey about this. I had the 32 coupe for sale next to Coker. It was an odd occurrence. The Hartford tubes seem thin to me.
Larry Shepard
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-17-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 954
Posted By larrys40
Re: Best video for brakes, overhaul and adjustment

Yes how to stop in a dime video is a superb video resource for a comprehensive brake rebuild .
It takes much more than most folks realize and the cost of a brake rebuild is as costly and significant...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-17-2023, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,258
Posted By larrys40
Re: Zenith Needle/Seat

Bob ,
You are exactly right . There’s no simple answer unfortunately. There may be some including suppliers that disagree but the iron tips don’t always work well. If the don’t hold vacuum my...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-21-2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,981
Posted By larrys40
Re: Great MARC meet

Doug
Thanks for the post and yes we had a great time. Vince V and John also went and we had a great time. Sadly the camshaft was froze on the start up and the valve chamber a ball of rust. Crank...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-06-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,981
Posted By larrys40
Re: Great MARC meet

I ran the repair tent … it was busy most of the week. Friday it was nuts! Had a great time.
I gave the distributor seminar Monday and early am 7:00 Tuesday we have a timing session and fireside...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-05-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,954
Posted By larrys40
Re: New gas valve replacement...

I agree it is not just methanol . I’ve replaced many valves doing service work and the repro valves are terrible. Have another one this week that hasn’t been in more than 3 months and it’s not...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-03-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,337
Posted By larrys40
Re: Cutting off Pulley

No problem cutting off a 3 spoke 1 piece. Use a metal saws all blade. Generator off and careful on you blade by the engine mount and do one spoke , then rotate crank nut till another spike is up and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,645
Posted By larrys40
Re: late 31 cab slant................

Ron, your feet comment made me laugh and chuckle… thanks for the measurement. I think the one in this new one I acquired is more like 8 or more and seems low sitting which is why I asked. just left...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-16-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,645
Posted By larrys40
Re: late 31 cab slant................

Great you struck a deal. They all need something, even the ones usually that you give a ton for. Mine needs blowing apart and restoring which I’ll do but it will be a much easier task and quicker...
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