Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2023, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,200
Re: "Modern" Shocks from Snyders
My car rides a little stiffer with the Snyder shocks(they are non gas) but my car handles so much better than no shocks at higher speeds, it’s much safer. I tried other shocks that were gas and I was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2023, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,200
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,067
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2023, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,766
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2023, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,811
Re: modern shock upgrade
Snyders shock kit uses regular shocks that are not gas charged, but that kit is more expensive than the other kit mentioned. I bought and installed one of the kits with the gas charged shocks. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2023, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Re: Speedometer display bounces
White lithium grease, it’s not to thick. I think a grease fills the space in the cable housing better and stops the bounce better.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2023, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Re: Speedometer display bounces
Pull out the cable in the middle and lube the whole length with lubriplate, they had the same problem with newer cars with speedocables
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2023, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,188
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2023, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,096
Re: Engine bearing questions
I used the rope seal from Snyders for the front. I’m glad I did because the modern seal I do not believe would have worked because the crank was not centered in the hole, it was much closer to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2023, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,096
Re: Engine bearing questions
Went for a test drive, not expecting perfection, but so far no leaks. Also, the new Mitchell transmission is working really well. Along with a synchronized second and third gear it also has a higher...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2022, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,096
Re: Engine bearing questions
Thank you everyone for the great advice! Still waiting on parts.I’m so glad I listened and pulled the engine, I couldn’t be doing a good job from underneath with all I found wrong. All the bearing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2022, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,096
Re: Engine bearing questions
Engines out and I have some some numbers with plastigage.. With no shims the rear main is .0015”. The middle main with the existing .007” shims on each side has a clearance of about .002”. the front...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2022, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,096
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2022, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,096
Re: Engine bearing questions
There was definitely only one shim on one side. The drain tube was there. It was about a 3 inch piece of 1/8” pipe nipple, how long should it be?
when I put the bearing cap on I torqued the nuts to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2022, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,096
Engine bearing questions
Hello, I’m new to model engines. I took the oil pan off to check things out, I was getting a lot of oil leakage out the rear main. Here’s a picture of the rear main,to me it looks like these are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-13-2022, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 892
Modern shocks and leaf spring source
I want to add shocks and new leaf springs to my 31 roadster this winter, and it seems like at a lot of places things are out of stock. Can anyone recommend a place that has them?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2022, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 10,121
Re: How common is it to just take the shocks off?
I’m thinking this winter when I replace the leaf springs I’ll buy a set of more modern shocks at the same time. My car is mostly stock so I hate to do it but less expensive and better has a certain...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2022, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,782
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2022, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,782
Problem installing full flow oil filter kit
I had problems installing the copper tubing into the oil gallery. It was just to long to start straight so I added a couple small extra small bends to get it started thinking I could straighten then...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2022, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 968
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2022, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,287
Re: Convertible top missing a couple pieces
Thanks everyone for the help. I have the right rear side curtain so it makes sense to use that to make a mirror image for the left side. I have both main door panels but need the little filler piece...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2022, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,287
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2022, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,287
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2022, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,287
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2022, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,341
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