Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:44 PM
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Re: Water pump questions
You could build up a little brass on the end of the shaft to take up for wear on the head to eliminate the end play or add a little set collar. My old pump had the set collar on it so I re-used it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,168
Re: Station wagon wood
Following, eventually building (recreating) a basket case AA huckster. Bright wood looks great but I’m wondering if paint would be more correct and maybe more durable on a huckster?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2021, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 582
Re: Reamers
I bought a set of fairly inexpensive adjustable type. They aren’t the greatest quality but have worked ok so far. I’ve done clutch shaft bushings and pedal bushings and the like with them. I didn’t...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 530
Re: Engine Rebuild Mission
if you decide to do a rebuild find a shop with experience on A engines and a good references. I have a ton of money in mine already and it isn't finished. Local machine shop was a nightmare. learning...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 816
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 816
Re: Babbit job
I am in Hurricane. Halfway between Huntington and Charleston.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 816
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2021, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 816
Babbit job
I am in need of some one to pour new babbit and line bore my block. It also needs a couple valve seat inserts. Can anyone recommend a shop? I am in WV.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 650
Re: arcing brakes
I found a set of really good original front drums for my AA and re-lined my shoes. (Pressed steel original drums). I arched my shoes by hand with a bench type belt sander. I chalked the shoe and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 351
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 555
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 555
Re: posting a pic
I’ve tried over and over and gave up, too hard for my caveman brain.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2021, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,064
Re: Remove this bolt?
Mix acetone and automatic transmission fluid about 1/2 and 1/2 and put in a pump oil can. Mix as needed as acetone tends to evaporate. Much better penetrant than the letter/number brand and cheaper....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2021, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 731
Re: Frame - is it straight?
I made some wood blocks and ‘strung’ my AA frame. The rails were level, no sag but about an eight of an inch off side to side. I talked to the owner at a local frame/body shop and he chuckled, said...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2021, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Compression tester
I busted porcelain out of an old plug and then threaded the hole with pipe thread tap and adapted to gauge thread.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2020, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 391
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2020, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Radiator Baffle
Service bulletin shows a fix of soldering a copper washer over the overflow tube and bending it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2020, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2020, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,418
Re: Cool Running
Remember the aftermarket Winterfront thermostatic controlled radiator shutters?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2020, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,418
Re: Cool Running
I was thinking about buying pans for my AA when I start assembly. Thanks, I was worried about overheating with loads on long hills. Sounds like I need them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2020, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,160
Re: Generator question
The generator on my truck was full of mud dauber nests and cobwebs. I completely disassembled cleaned and tested field coils. I repaired insulation on the leads with linen cord and gave the fields a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2020, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 910
Re: Spark control lever detents worn
When I rebuilt my steering gear I re-cut all the detents with a three corner file and welded up the worn bottom of spark and throttle rods and filed them back to a slightly V shape so they click in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2020, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,581
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2020, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 772
Re: Verify oil pump working
Its a gear pump, almost bulletproof. If it is turning it is working. All it does is deliver oil to the valve gallery. Everything is gravity fed from there.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2020, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 475
Re: Generator question
GRutter has got it. You will need to pull generator apart and replace or re-install that inside #20 retainer. My rebuild kit came with external split rings but I thought the original c clips fit...
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