Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2014, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2014, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,699
Re: Zineth air balanced carb compensator jet
Well, they say confession is good for the soul...LOL so, here is my confession for the day. What I was looking at as the "Idle Jet" was actually the older style Zenith mixture seat.. The "New" style...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2014, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,699
Re: Zineth air balanced carb compensator jet
Sorry if I caused heartburn guys.... It is a "New" Zenith "air balanced" carb.. Sold by MAC's and Sniders for $450.00.. Due to problems that were not their fault, it needed to be overhauled and try...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2014, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,699
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2014, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,699
Re: Zineth air balanced carb compensator jet
Thanks Guys,
So, if I read the attachment correctly, the comp jet is the larger of the two orifice wise....i.e. greater flow and it is also the longer of the two...
After I had posted the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2014, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,699
Zineth air balanced carb compensator jet
Good morning folks,
I'm in the process of overhauling my three year old Zenith Air Balanced carb. (Purchased from MAC's three years ago).. In the disassemble process, I was very careful to place...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2013, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,902
Re: Break in time
ford3.....Now that's what I was looking for... That's more in line with what the builder said except for the times and oil change intervals.
Mikeinnj....I'm inclined to agree with AoK on letting...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2013, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,902
Re: Break in time
Steve, it would take hours to tell you all we've been through with this...none of it fun.
I understand completely where you and Ford3 are coming from and under a different story, I would agree...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2013, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,902
Re: Break in time
Hi Ford3.. This is the part I was kinda trying to stay away from BUT, the engine has been out for rebuild 10 months the first time..Put back into the car and only lasted 3 hrs. Had to take it back...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2013, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,902
Break in time
Hi Folks,
I just got my motor back from the engine builder and I would like a second opinion on break-in run time.. I won't mention what he said because I don't want to seem like I don't believe...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2013, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,981
Re: Clutch slips under a load
OK Folks...Here's the end result.
I adjusted the linkage 1-1/2 turns out to give more distance between the throwout bearing and the fingers at higher RPM and that solved the problem completely. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2013, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,981
Re: Clutch slips under a load
Fordors....No, there was no way I could have adjusted them out far enough for that measurement. One reason is the aftermarket Chinese made clutch plate. It's a whole bunch thicker than an original...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2013, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,981
Re: Clutch slips under a load
Fordors....my understanding from all that I have read in the manual pages and other info found online is that all of these "wear pads" need to contact the throwout bearing at relatively the same...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2013, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,981
Re: Clutch slips under a load
OK. Lets start with Dick.. In my post of yesterday, I said I had suspected that as the RPM increases, the levers are coming out to make contact with the throwout bearing. THAT will be checked today....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2013, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,981
Re: Clutch slips under a load
Fordors....OK now I know what your talking about... Yes, all three of these were at different heights. One of the guys on this forum set me in the right direction for a reprint of a Ford manual...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2013, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,981
Re: Clutch slips under a load
Ken CT. I checked the Fort Wayne web page, but didn't see anything for the early Ford V8???? Did I miss it??????
Fordors.....I didn't know anything about "wear pads". All the information I could...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2013, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,981
Clutch slips under a load
Well guys I'm back. LOL
After adjusting the three fingers on the release levers and getting everything back together, I got her fired up (after 7 months of sitting) and once warm, took it down...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2013, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 16,363
Re: Adjusting V8 Pressure Plate 09A-7563
Bruce....NO. LOL.LOL New pilot bearing is in the crank.
Ford3, unfortunately, I believe this is China junk for a clutch disc albeit new. We'll see how it goes.. I'll keep everything I own...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2013, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 16,363
Re: Adjusting V8 Pressure Plate 09A-7563
Well folks...I want to thank you all for the great information. As mentioned, after 3.5 hours I got it dialed in. (For now. LOL.LOL) The motor is back in the car and bolted to the trans....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2013, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 16,363
Re: Adjusting V8 Pressure Plate 09A-7563
Hi Ford3
Yup! It's not a quality pressure plate. It is however the correct part number for the better option but that's where it ends. This is the second PP I get from MAC's an it too was made...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2013, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 16,363
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2013, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 16,363
Re: Adjusting V8 Pressure Plate 09A-7563
WOW! Lots of great info to re-read and digest..... In looking at page 116 of one of the service bulletins that Bruch L headed me to, it says the 9CF types are 2-3/32". I "assume" that's from the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2013, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 16,363
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2013, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 16,363
Re: Adjusting V8 Pressure Plate 09A-7563
Hi Ford3...thanks for the reply. It's the three release arm adjuster screws we're talking about. Supposedly, this is a "BRAND NEW" Pressure plate but all three of the adjusters on the release...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2013, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 16,363
Re: Adjusting V8 Pressure Plate 09A-7563
Hey guys, thanks again.. I'll start with the reason it was removed to begin with. I had my motor overhauled and new Babbits pored and line bored. It was a very, very tired "B" when I bought the...
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