Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 07:17 AM
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Re: 1949 Ford Starter
I just unscrew the 2 bolts until they are out of block and leave them in the starter.. Helps keep things together. The bolts hold the starter to the block and also hold the starter together.
You...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2021, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Getting 31 Coupe doors to stay closed !!
The body flexes normally. You need to adjust or modify the latches so they engage more than the flexing. They will stay closed then. As mentioned rebuild all parts to original quality.
John
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2021, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: New floor boards and battery
I used Baltic Burch plywood for my AV8 roadster. It was wonderful to work with.
I made rhe seat back and floorboards.
A friend makes classic Church pipe organs and told me he uses Baltic for the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2021, 04:26 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2021, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: ignition
My friends that have one say “I only had one go bad because of some reason and now it is reliable” Leave key on,faulty ground etc.
John
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2021, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 620
Re: 1928 drive shaft removal
If you heat around the the pinion case,it often makes it come out easier.
Just hear from a propanes torch. This makes it easier to put together also.
John
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2021, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 25
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Re: Brake Conundrum
Either brake system is going to take time instal. I would spend the time on hydraulic myself if the rear brakes are done well.
John
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2021, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2021, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 37
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Re: Cross country in a Model A preview
My wife and I drove from Illinois to Glacier park in Montana. A 4,000 mile trip.
We enjoyed every minute. We took our 30 Tudor with overdrive and hydraulic brakes. No breakdowns. Had to adjust front...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2021, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2021, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2021, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,354
Re: Synders radiator vs stock
A friend bought Snyders economy radiator due his mistake in ordering.
He had overheating problems with a newley rebuilt engine. He thought he had bought the premium.
Maybe you got a cheap one
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2021, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,772
Re: Comprehesive howto for brakes?
If you want a comprehensive howto,you need to take apart all brake parts and inspect Les A ndrews first book will explain step by steo what you need to do to to have good brakes. The last thing you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2021, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Radius rod ball kit
Th rubber ball deteriorates from oil in Model A. Works fine in V8 since there is no oil.
Probably change it often as they tend to soften and crumble.
John
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2021, 04:59 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2021, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Hot Ammeter!
I am thinking of switching to a voltmeter due to the risk of fire with the ammeter.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2021, 12:48 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2021, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 28
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Re: 3.54 vs 3.25
I am very happy with 3.25s in my lighter roadster. I do have the low first and second. It has plenty of torque in 3rd ,which surprised me.Schneider 248F cam.
It sounds like your car would pull just...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2021, 04:58 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2021, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2021, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 57
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Re: What is Engine 'Break-in'??
Bud ,I think the tappets are continually oiled from the oil pump. It pumps oil out into the valve chamber , out the side drain pipe and to the timing cover.
John
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2021, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 57
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 745
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 620
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 05:18 PM
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