Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2023, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,411
Re: Water temp problem
I’m having the same problem. Engine is a fresh rebuild, rad was professionally flushed by a reputable shop, timing is bang on using a light (TDC, light just turns on when advanced 1 notch), temp...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2023, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,420
Timing help, some clarification
Looking for some clarification or insight. I know there are lots of threads started on timing but I am still having some issues.
The engine is recently rebuilt, rad flushed professionally and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2021, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,005
Re: Tool kit & parts
I have a spare tube and pump under the rear seat along with irons, i live in mennonite county and the horses throw nails all the time.
2L bottle of water for the rad if need be, points and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2021, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,771
Re: Horn problems
I've had a similar problem. Turned out the diaphram was dickered. Rebuilt the horn, was cheap and easy to do and sounds great.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2021, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 10,191
Re: Why do you own a Model A?
I bought my Tudor when mom, who owned it at the time, told me she was going to hot rod it. I just couldn't let that happen so I bought it, when I was 26 years old.
My great grandfather bought it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2021, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,602
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2021, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 11,184
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2021, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,149
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2021, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,365
Re: Wheel Spindle Repair
If you are talking damage/wear from the inner race spinning on the spindle any good machine shop should be able to spray weld and machine back to spec. Lots of people dimple the spindle and locktite...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-03-2020, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,666
Re: undercoat running boards?
Im in the midst of putting back my Tudor with new splash aprons, fenders and running boards and ran a die grinder with beartex pads over the undersides of all of them and then rocker guarded them...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2020, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,119
Re: Half of a cotter pin in oil pan?
It also works the other way as well. I've seen plenty of weakened cotter pins that people wrap around nuts and bolts thinking they need to be tied like tie wire. A good stainless cotter pin with a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2020, 03:14 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,684
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2020, 03:03 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,407
Re: Logical Decision Thought
Ive been driving around in a 28' tudor that has a 35 year old resto on it. When I bought it 15 years ago, it had pressed steel drum brakes that barely stopped, bad wiring, and steering that made for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2020, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,433
Re: Missing Valve seat
Well I figured broke into multiple pcs and went out the exhaust. Thankfully didn’t get into the cylinder bore
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2020, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,433
Missing Valve seat
A little history first. I have a 28 Tudor that I bought from my parents. The car was originally bought by my great grandfather new in 28’, so it’s really cool that it has never left my family. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2020, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,697
Re: Babbit woes
Started inspecting my engine since I had it out (rebuilding transmission and new clutch). Dial indicated the mains and the cam and numbers seem decent, 0.0015”-0.003” on the mains front to back and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2020, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,234
Re: Engine Stand
I have quite a bit of fabricating and machining experience and I can tell you there is probably about $10-15 worth of material but the real money is in labor. These probably aren’t massed produced...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2020, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 39,283
Re: Home made tools
Finished these up today. Engine adapter and a few lifting eyes. Hope my engine isn’t on the floor in the morning.
Next up is the plate for jacking up the head, a transmission rebuild stand, the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2020, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,234
Re: Engine Stand
Just finished up my engine adapter today. I’ll let you know if I find the motor on the floor in the morning lol
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