Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2014, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 1
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Looking for a running engine
Hi there, I have a 31' and need an engine rebuild but looking for a running engine instead in the western washington area.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2014, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,582
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2014, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,128
Re: how to align doors
My car not painted yet. Doors were all sagging from years of kids hanging off them. I used cut off bolts and put them in between the the hinges and closed the door spreading the hinges back out to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2014, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,095
Re: Head milling
I don't see why not. I was wondering how to resurface the flywheel without using the lathe. Who can tell me more about lightening the fly wheel ????
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2014, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,313
Re: Pulled the engine on my Roadster yesterday
I had my T block done and it is not bored in line with the block. I made it work but it took a L o n g time to do it. My A block went in the shop yesterday for hardened seats and valves, then it's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2014, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,761
Re: Engine colors
Not that interested in using a book when I have you guys for info but thank you. Looked like my block might have been gray but it may have been faded that much.
Is this green the same as my T...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2014, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,095
Re: Head milling
Lot's of good info here. Thank you. On my T I decked the block to have nice flat surface for sealing. I work at a machine shop and can use anything I want.
I did not measure the height of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2014, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,761
Engine colors
I have a '31 what colors are the engine, trans, bell housing oil tube supposed to be ???
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2014, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,095
Head milling
How much can I take off ? Is it worth it ?
Engine apart and clean today. Tomorrow I will deck the block then off for Babbitt.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2013, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,848
Re: Model A heater
I used one on my T coupe but did not want to cut the floor boards either. So I plugged the rear of the manifold heater and cut a new hole in the side and ran a hose accross the head and down to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2013, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 16,727
Babbitt bearing inserts
Who wants to tell me the truth about using them. Good and Bad ??
Who uses them and how much machining to the block is required. I am not interested in using the rod inserts just the block.
Thank...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2013, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,535
Re: 6v vs 12v coil
Yep. Any auto parts store can get one if it doesn't already have one in stock. They will probably ask you the ding dong question of " What are you working on ? " tell them it's a 72' chevy. It...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2013, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,999
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2013, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,709
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2013, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,535
Re: 6v vs 12v coil
They actually make 2 types of 12 volt coils. One of which you mention and the other has a built in resistor.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2013, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 51
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Re: Banger rod knock
If there is no Babbit left you can only get new babbit installed or buy another rod from the vendors. Not sure you can put inserts in without changing to full pressure oil system.
Measure your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2013, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,794
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2013, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,413
Re: Engine coming out
Oh no I changed all the fluids first, pulled the starter, carb and distributor, cleaned and lubed them all before trying to start it.
Already took off the throttle and timing linkages. I am pulling...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2013, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,413
Engine coming out
Well 54 years of sitting. I get it running and after about an hour of run time it starts knocking. Was going to start pulling the pan tonight and dropped the oil out and it was already very thick and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2013, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,433
Re: 0" vacuum
I think I agree with Allen about fuel or maybe a vacuum leak as well. It will get hot if it's running lean and would also be temperamental till it's good and warm. Try to add some fuel with at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2013, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,054
Re: Axle Crack?
Without a doubt find out if it really is a crack. I am sure you would feel bad if it broke and caused you to crash and hurt someone down the road. On our Model t's we junk the shaft right away and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2013, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,365
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2013, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,106
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2013, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,911
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2013, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,911
Re: Twenty Eight Dollar Model A owned for 53 years
The last part of your post is funny to me... I bought a 34' International C-1 Pickup from a guy that had bought and drove it when he was 13. At 16 he parked and was going to restore it... He figured...
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