Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 09:37 AM
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Re: Hole in Block???
Its for overflow.. when the oil pump flow overcomes the drain back tubes capacity. it also bathes the timing gear with oil..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 09:09 AM
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Re: Shipping ....again
Uptime is crucial with the equipment I work on, Next Day Air from any of the big ones was reliable, you could set a watch by it. Not anymore, today you will be lucky to see it in 3 days with the same...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2021, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Water pump "studs"
One of the reasons Ford used studs was to keep the 'working' wear off the gray iron casting threads. In the short time I was involved with a club I was put in charge of technical, the basic lack of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2021, 06:46 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2021, 11:44 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2021, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Dynamite!
I believe the windshield frame color tells us its an early '28.The sport coupe was the hottest car on the scene, "everyone who was anyone" had one..Like every meteor it shines bright but doesn't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2021, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 46
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Re: Birthday present
Bird most everyone on the boards were raised that way, I was..the golden rule,be polite,love your family and country..times have changed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2021, 10:22 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2021, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 46
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Re: Birthday present
Fact is its an automobile,the only way you keep this from happening is to not drive your car.
There are fools in every state in the union
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My next build will not include paint and body...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2021, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Stud boss height for stock heads
In the matter of degraded threads a thread compound can mitigate the factor to a degree.RTV compounds can do double duty,seal coolant migration as well as provide nominal thread support.In my opinion...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2021, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2021, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 346
Re: Stud boss height for stock heads
A stud or bolt is only as strong as its width, burying threads beyond its width does not add to its grip strength.
The same reason you don't use cap screws for head bolts is used to explain...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2021, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Fuel tank spark arrestor
The 'spark arrestor' was a result of Fords on going legal issues involving the cowl mounted fuel tank.. a fair amount of accident victims were burned to death. Even back then lawyers named strainers...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2021, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 869
Re: Compression test results, opinions please.
Generally what you find when pulling the head is that the cylinder walls are glazed, normal due to the stock ring width. I would let oil consumption guide this repair, not compression readings. We...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2021, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 30
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Re: Stud removal; broken stud process Q.
I use heat and vibration to break free a rusty stud but I don't spend alot of time on them.i give it one or two trys if it doesn't come it stays..the trick is to center the pilot hole and drill...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2021, 08:52 AM
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Re: Kind of new to the forum
I did all my own work,sandblast,epoxy primed,bodywork,sand prime and paint.Im a mechanic by trade,not a body and paint man....the reason folks pay 10 or 15k is it shows..the skills it takes to do it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2021, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Engine Stalls at Stop Signs
Multiple jet carburetors faded away not soon after the model A in part due to the difficulties tuning it,in part to the emulsion tube design,which basically incorporated all jet functions with one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2021, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Compression test results, opinions please.
It appears you did a wet/dry test on 3&4,with a 10psi rise wet.This indicates the rings are losing the 10psi.Assuming you are using stock pistons and rings I would not worry,stock pistons use wide...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2021, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 23
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Re: lincon brakes
Giving up to rotation sensors and an electronic control module...meh, I've got a Camry for that. Interesting point about 'skidding', you hear that a lot from mechanical brake folks. Traction is the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2021, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2021, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 712
Re: Slow post
Nice to laugh at but the current situation with overnight shipping is extreme.. I have customers who require uptime regardless of cost, and for years overnight shipping was reliable in meeting the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2021, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,170
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2021, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 30
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2021, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,170
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2021, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,170
Re: Stud removal; broken stud process Q.
Pretty common trick for removing bearings from shafts. Oxidization, the process of using a cutting torch will stop when encountering a parting line in an assembly. Tricky part about threads is the...
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