Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 08:37 PM
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Re: How to test vintage oil gauge
Trying to figure out whether Jim is kidding... :D
Thanks folks, these are all great solutions. I might try them all just to see.
This oil gauge was advertised as a Studebaker gauge, but with a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Noisy Valves
I remember now, the usual advice is to do it out of the car so that gravity holds the tappets out of the way. Otherwise you have to use clothespins or such to hold them up while the cam is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: How to test vintage oil gauge
Ha, I would certainly know whether it worked. I do like MikeK's suggestion to see if it's accurate, but I'm well aware also that the main function of the oil gauge is just to show that the pump is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: How to test vintage oil gauge
Thanks Mike - I saw that in this post (https://fordbarn.com/forum/showpost.php?p=793168&postcount=2) from a few years ago you recommended a flow restrictor. Does this package...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 430
How to test vintage oil gauge
I just bought an oil gauge on eBay and would like to test it. Does anyone know a convenient way to test these, short of hooking it up to the engine? Seems to have a conventional threaded receiver in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 390
Re: Noisy Valves
Replacing the tappets is, to my knowledge, not usually an in-the-car operation since the camshaft and oil pan must be removed. Maybe technically you could do it? I haven't seen anyone claim to have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Shift tower rebuild
I don't think you can delete. Most folks who double-post edit the second post and replace all the words with "Duplicate post" or something.
I use iMovie as well, it's really great. The ability...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 01:23 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 12:55 AM
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Re: Clutch finger adjustment in car
This is on my list of chores and I'll make a video when I do it. I have a borescope that'll probably come in handy, it's tight quarters in there.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 45
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 02:25 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2021, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 35
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Re: Adding Guages
There were contemporary lights that were sensitive enough.
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PS - I assume "indicates generator and fan belt trouble" means like "if the light is off, you have generator trouble."
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 07:42 PM
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Re: Benefits of a thermostat?
The thermostat isn't about the heater, it's about getting the engine up to operating temperature more quickly so it runs cleaner. Even folks who don't use a thermostat, in most cases they've done...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Water pump questions
That's been my experience, it feels tight when it hasn't been turned for awhile. If you bolt the fan on and spin the fan blade by hand for a minute or so, it loosens up (again, my experience).
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 28
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 45
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,473
Re: Adding Guages
One more note about oil gauges - in Fahnestock's "Unauthorized Accessories," the only two gauges advertised are oil and temperature gauges. So there seems to have been demand for oil gauges at the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,473
Re: Adding Guages
The oil pressure gauge is one step up from an idiot light. You learn what your normal pressure is, and then if the gauge indicates a drop in pressure, you stop the car immediately until you figure...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 02:12 PM
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Re: Reamers
Agreed - I got an entire steering column rebuilt for what it would've cost me to buy just the reamers required to do it myself (badly).
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 28
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Re: leaking head gasket?
The issue of babbit vs insert is sort of a red herring; what that argument is really about is the overall condition of the engine. Babbit bearings in good condition, with proper clearance, good rods...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 34
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Re: My First Model A - Questions
Agreed, you're literally 20 minutes from a massive parts supplier and repair shop. You should have no problems getting assistance.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2021, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 28
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Re: leaking head gasket?
I'm actually doing the editing right now on a video showing how to do this, using Larry Brumfield's procedure described here (http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/brumfieldheadinstructions.htm). Should...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2021, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,017
Re: leaking head gasket?
You don't have to change the studs, but many people do – it's not too expensive to order new Grade 8 studs and nuts, and if you don't know much about the history of the car it's cheap insurance.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2021, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 22
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