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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-04-2022, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,172
Posted By matchlessman
Rea engine mounting bolts

What size are the bolts that go between the frame bracket into the clutch housing at the back of the engine. I'm working through a series of bodge jobs from a previous owner. I've taken out 7/16 " x...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,541
Posted By matchlessman
Re: Clamping cam gear to tighten

Ah, OK. Now I get. Thanks.

Ken
Eastern Ontario
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,541
Posted By matchlessman
Re: Clamping cam gear to tighten

The torque figure of 100 ft lbs is out of Andrew's book. I thought it seemed a bit extrme. What torque is sufficient?

Ken
Eastern Ontario
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,541
Posted By matchlessman
Clamping cam gear to tighten

I've just changed my crank and cam gear (went to the aluminum gear) with the engine in the car. A bit of a piano but it's done. I'm reading the preferrd method to hold the cam gear to tighten the nut...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-26-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 580
Posted By matchlessman
Tight crank gear

Is there a technical reason the crank gear that drives the cam gear has to be so tight on the crank? I got mine off using an impact gun on a beefy puller. I'm about to put the new one and it's...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-09-2021, 02:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,337
Posted By matchlessman
Removing the cam on a Model A

I need to get the cam out my '30 couple. I've done all the preliminary work up to and including taking the keepers off the followers. The head is still on the car so....how do I get the valve springs...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-02-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 898
Posted By matchlessman
Distributor/oil pump spring removal

I'm in the process of removing the cam from my '30 coupe. I'm into the valve spring area. The distributor has been removed. I've read Andrew's book about how to remove the spring on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-15-2021, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 816
Posted By matchlessman
Crank ratchet nut thread

Would someone be able to tell me what the size and thread is for the ratchet bolt on the front of the crank? I'm about to pull the crank gear (I have a puller!) and I want to make a puller to put the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-04-2021, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,769
Posted By matchlessman
Removing crank gear - engine in car

I need to get my crank gear off. It needs to be replaced as a result of pitting.The cam gear is being replaced with an aluminum one. Is it necessary to completely remove the rear engine mounts to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-28-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 854
Posted By matchlessman
Remove crank gear

I'm doing a complete timing gear change (worn cam gear, pitted crank gear), including the plunger spring in the timing cover due to the cam knocking sound. My question is, what's the preferred method...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-26-2021, 10:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 946
Posted By matchlessman
.003/.005 timing gear

I have the dreaded knock caused by too much back lash in th timing gears (.017" by measurement) and a weak plunger spring in the timing cover. My question is about the over size timing gears...
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