Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:06 PM
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Re: valve guide question
true story , I found out the old fashion way ( the hard way ) I already had some pieces on hand , so I went ahead and collected up the rest of the parts, as for the spring seats not being on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:30 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:29 AM
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Re: valve guide question
Green loctite , that is what I wanted to know, I finally got one knurled , I had a dull knurling wheels , swapped to new ones and that done the trick , cracking is what I was concerned about ,I'll go...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 493
Re: valve guide question
That is what I said , The guides are some hard stuff I just found out , I have since been able to reach someone who will hard chrome the O.D of the guides ,so mabe that way I can adjust to get a snug...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 493
Re: valve guide question
so you are saying knurlize the guide bores? I am thinking about maybe a light knurl on the guides , I guess I'll just knurl the O.D of the guides and use some J.B.Weld, I don't care to use glue to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 493
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2024, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 493
valve guide question
I am trying to install modern guides in my 30 engine, the block bores are a little larger on some guide bores (thumbs push on one ) and .0007 interference on others, What would be an easy way to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 997
Re: New Coupe
I started from the front and I am working my way to the rear of the car , luckily I chose to check out the steering gear internals , what seemed to be a well adjusted and tight steering gear turned...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 823
Re: valve parts application
I want to thank Mr. Bruce for helping me out on my search for the valve train parts, and also I learned a lot of useful information about these cars from him, is .002 interference fit right for the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 823
Re: valve parts application
that is what I am finding out, I found enough to finish this engine from one of my old sources in Louisiana at $10.00 each , now to find the rest for another engine I have underway , I will need 4...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 823
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 823
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 823
Re: valve parts application
can you give me the G.M. Part number, mabe I will get lucky, I have 5 on hand and the guides on hand, I am 3 valves short, I I didn't already have the guides ,retainers and keepers I would opt for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 823
Re: valve parts application
Thanks a lot, I been researching and I was to the point of driving to a vendor and see if they could use the dimensions to identify a crossover application or number , now I can call the parts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 823
valve parts application
I am trying to use sealed power v1558 valves in my A engine but I only have 5 on hand, I tried to use the sealed power number to buy some more but the warehouses and parts places want an engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Balance beads
How well do they work in a bias ply innertube < the tubeless tires have an inner liner that acts as an inner tube but most likely a better material than our tubes of today, anyone have any experience...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 728
Re: Front Leaf Spring
check out Eaton Detroit Spring co. you may have to wait a little while , but I find them to be a better choice over some of the E bay sellers. they can custom size the spring to suit your needs.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,988
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 35
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Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
I built some using 1980 Honda 1.5 litre distributors , two I left the vac. advance on so the person can set it retarded in order to crank start , then the vac. pulls adv. to Idle setting, on one unit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2024, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 493
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2024, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 994
Re: New cast iron rear drums
I bought some rear Drums from Randy and the price was somewhat less than the other vendors and excellent advice to boot, I learned a better way of swapping them to the hubs as well . Randy is my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2024, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 31
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Re: Do rivet nuts work?
I have used them for over 40 years and they do have certain drawbacks , I try and use the riv nuts with the knurled out side perimeter, the knurled type have a considerably better grip, My preference...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2024, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Rear Roller Track Assemblies / Help?
I use a grease needle to lube the original model A grease fittings, the needle can be unsnapped from the modern grease gun and then the gun can be used for the modern Ball type fittings without the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2023, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 532
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2023, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,103
Re: Swaging brake drum studs
I use a 20 ton air operated press and it does a great job without heating anything , I would not use heat to swedge or to remove the old studs, that is a recipe for disaster in my book. I use a press...
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