Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2024, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 758
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2024, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 758
pinion gear double cup bearing issue
In preparation for a Mitchell overdrive I removed the torque tube from the banjo and the drive shaft with pinion gear and double cup bearing just fell out of the banjo housing. I'm pretty certain...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2024, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 710
Re: Spring Perch install
Thanks guys! I was referring to installing the perches into the axle/bushings. I appreciate the info. on removing the old ones. My perches just fell out, so very worn to say the least. My axle is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2024, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 710
Spring Perch install
Hey fellas. I was wondering a couple of things about installing front spring perches in the axle. 1) Is a press required to install perches in the axle? If so, with the shape of the perch, how is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2023, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 619
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2023, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 619
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2023, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 619
Help with gear ratio when engine/transm. removed
I am trying to determine the differential gear ratio and need a little help. My engine and transmission are removed and I was wondering how I could calculate the ratio by watching the driveshaft turn...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2022, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 11,395
Re: Hagerty Insurance
Gene, yes, they asked, but had no problem that it was a "joy ride." Am I missing something here? They offered to send an adjuster, but I said I preferred to do the leg work myself, knowing local...
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Forum: Early V8
01-02-2022, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 423
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2022, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 11,395
Re: Hagerty Insurance
I had to make a claim with Hagerty last year. My 4-blade fan came off and nearly destroyed my radiator, cut through wiring harness and did significant body damage to the side panel. They allowed me...
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Forum: Early V8
10-24-2021, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 977
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2021, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,127
Re: Foamy Transmission Oil
Y-Blockhead;
I know this is probably of little use, but I had the exact same thing happen to mine. Foamed something fierce! This was a mostly rebuilt tranny that I did myself and cleaned and dried...
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Forum: Early V8
10-11-2021, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 977
1939 Ford Pickup
1939 Ford Pickup
85 H.P. numbers matching engine/frame.
Very original, mostly stock pickup. I have owned it for 2 years and purchased it from whom I believe is the second owner. He...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2021, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,413
Re: Why won't it start?
Thanks for the suggestions fellas. As often happens, when you sleep on a problem, you wake up with "new eyes."
It just didn't make sense to me, so my first step in the morning was to make sure...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2021, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,413
Re: Why won't it start?
Thank you for your suggestions. Why would I be able to "bump", as I call it, the starter, and move the pickup a few feet if it were bad ring gear teeth? Doesn't that mean the starter/bendix is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2021, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,413
Why won't it start?
'39 mostly stock pickup. It had a 12V conversion before I bought it. Has started fine since I have owned it (2 yrs) but now won't start. Has a brand new battery. Leads are clean. Starter seems to be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2020, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,302
Re: Fan came apart!!
I thought it would be interesting to send this photo. I believe this is where it all started, at the hub. I suppose the blade could have come off first causing an imbalance and then the hub broke...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2020, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,302
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2020, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,302
Re: Fan came apart!!
Thanks John. I thought it was modified, but not certain. It was mounted to the front of the alternator on a very small belt pulley. I think that was the problem as it was maybe 2" in diameter,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2020, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,302
Re: Fan came apart!!
Thanks Jack. I was thinking electric plastic fan too, but ugh that is ugly. I would take it over what happened though.
The radiator got completely trashed. Not salvageable.
No way will I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2020, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,302
Fan came apart!!
First time posting on this side of FB as I am a Model A guy.
I picked up this pretty nice stock '39 pickup a little over a year ago and just got it back on the road. Test drive #2 and the metal...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2019, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 9,507
Re: Removed engine; some improvements?
In addition to what the others have suggested, I suggest the following: I had to do this very same thing last year. I had my engine "stitched", which has done very well for nearly 1000 miles. While...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2019, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,527
Re: Asking for a favor
The chatter on my newly, professionally restored engine seemed innocuous to begin with but got progressively worse. I chased all kinds of theories and opinions, mainly dealing with my float a motor...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-02-2019, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,332
clutch/brake shaft help
I was hoping to get a few opinions regarding my very loose clutch/brake shaft. This was a car I recently purchased and noticed the shaft has up to 3/8" end play in all directions. I know that I will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2019, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,113
A-400 wood
Do any of you have photos of the wood in your A-400? I need photos so that I know what parts to order or recreate. None of the vendors have diagrams/photos. "ClassicWood" has sent me a couple of...
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