Forum: Model-A
02-07-2022, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 1
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Re: 28/29 RPU body
Bringing this back to the top. Didn't make Hershey sill looking.'
Got the chassis yard driving over the Holidays which lit a fire under my butt, let me know what you have
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-08-2021, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,288
Re: What can you do with a shop press?
I've straightened front axles, wishbones, reversed springs, removed and installed bearings and bushings.
A press is one of those tools that once you have one you wonder how you ever lived...
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Forum: Model-A
09-01-2021, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 988
28/29 RPU body
Hi all,
I am looking for a 28/29 RPU body. Complete,needs assembly, just the cab or cab and bed. Prefer Henry steel, brookvile is nice but out of the budget.
This is for Hopped Up banger...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2019, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,599
Re: Trany Problems
I'm rebuilding same style transmission.
That early Syncro whill have to come out, get new ball and spring kit, piston ring compressor and a BFH to get it back together.
But since you have to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2019, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,098
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2017, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,205
Re: Englishtown flea market
Last year had more than I had seen in previous years. Guy actually had a 31 roadster body for sale and a pile of parts.
Saw a bunch of vintage ford parts as well, good for the traditional rodder...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2017, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Re: Motor with Industrial Argentina markings
Hey Folks
Did some more disassembly and found some more Industria Argentina markings. This time on the cam gear, looks like it's plastic.
Also got the crank out and found more pitting, old oil...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2017, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2017, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2017, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Re: Motor with Industrial Argentina markings
Hi Steve,
I will get some pics this evening. It also has the early front timing cover that bolts directly to the front cross member and early oil pan with the clean out plate.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2017, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Re: Motor with Industrial Argentina markings
Finally was able to upload more pics, had some problems but after resizing and re naming I was successful.
I was hoping I was going to get away with hone and rings on this one just to have a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2017, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2017, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,212
Motor with Industrial Argentina markings
Hey Folks,
A few years back I picked up a RHD Chassis that was under a 29 Phaeton that supposedly came from Argentina.
Anyways fast forward 6 years and I'm getting into the motor. Other than...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-19-2017, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,873
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-19-2017, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,348
Re: Bratton's Engine Stand Adapter
I have the 1000lb Harbor Frieght engine stand and basically took a piece of angle iron drilled holes to bolt to top of the oil pan flange on the block and a couple holes to bolt to flange on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2017, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 20,740
Re: Ford Model A & B Motors
Hey old28 how did the engine build come out? I stumbled upon the thread looking for piston to bore clearances.
I'm in NJ and building for TROG 2018, I've been a spectator for far too long.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2017, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,370
Re: Best way to mount engine to stand
Thanks Guys, pics are worth a thousand words. Always wondered hoe the oil pan would come off it you mounted from the side but now I see it bolts to the top of the pan rail.
I do have the flywheel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2017, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,370
Best way to mount engine to stand
Hi Folks,
Getting ready to tear into and inspect a motor I just picked up. What is the best way to mount it to an engine stand, from the side or the back?
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2017, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 677
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2017, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 677
1936 rear brake cam bushings needed
Hi Folks,
I have been scouring the internet this morning looking for rear brake cam shaft bushings for 1936 wide five brakes. I have only been able to find bushings for the front. I'm guessing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2015, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,429
Re: Banjo carrier preload problem
HI Tom,
The torque wrench goes to 20 inch lbs then once the carrier is turning drops down to 14-16 inch lbs, does this sounds right?
Thanks for all your feedback
Tom
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2015, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,694
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2015, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,429
Re: Banjo carrier preload problem
Thanks guys, I did run a flat file across the center and both axle halve flanges and did turn up a hi spot or two from some previous to me chisel work.
It did take quite a bit of force removing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2015, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,429
Re: Banjo carrier preload problem
After much double checking of everything, seeing nothing wrong and not wanting to use many many gaskets I threw caution to the wind and started cutting.
I took .010 off of each side of the carrier...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2015, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,429
Re: Banjo carrier preload problem
Thanks Marshall, I definitely plan on doing this though I thought I cleaned them very well the first time, maybe I missed something.
Easy enough to check and re clean. Heck who knows maybe there...
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