Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2018, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,449
Re: Number two cylinder looks off...
I was thinking maybe rings...I replaced the head gasket due to an exhaust smell in th coolant and what seemed like a blown head gasket. I didn’t see the typical signs of a blown head gasket but could...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2018, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,449
Number two cylinder looks off...
Was changing the head gasket yesterday on the truck and I noticed the number cylinder didn’t look right. The other three are shiny and nice and all the cross hatching is still visible. However, the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2018, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,843
Re: Head Gaskets....
I’ve heard aboutbgreasing the gasket...can someone explain that to me? Does it let the gasket move a little before settling and sealing? Just seems strange to me...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2017, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,843
Re: Head Gaskets....
Block and head are both dead flat as I had them both milled and checked multiple times just to be sure. I currently have a B style copper gasket with spray copper on t and it just doesn’t seem to be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2017, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,843
Re: Head Gaskets....
I sure could use one of those old gaskets! I have a 6:1 head and it constantly blows head gaskets...talk about frustrating. I can barely drive the car these days because it just blows coolant out of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2017, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,701
Re: Headgasket
Synchro...never got anything from you just so you know. However, I guess I should have clarified, I need a Model B best graphtite head gasket...with the over sized intake valves on my A engine I've...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-21-2017, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,701
Re: Headgasket
Where can you find them? I've found it to be a real challenge to track themndown.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2017, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,466
Re: Duel Carbs
I have a manifold like that one sitting in my garage...haven't used it yet but would like to. What have you guys found to be the best card to run two of? I have multiple Zenth A, B and tiliston carbs...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2017, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,439
Re: engine pans
That's exactly where mine are! I used to run them but with constant maintenance these days they seem to be more of a hassle then they are worth...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2017, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,480
Re: Taylor Engine
If you're referring to Taylor made in San Antonio area yes...I was at his shop the other day and he was at her busy. What number did you use?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2017, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,355
Re: Confusing Manifold
I have one sitting in the garage...it's for a RHD and from my understanding the post is pressed in. Unfortunately the post, bell crank and linkage are very hard to come by. (I still need them!)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2017, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,309
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2017, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,135
Re: St Pete, FL
My grandfather is no longer active with the model a group there but you may see him driving a green right hand Vicky. He's in Gulfport by the Pasadena yatch club
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2017, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,839
Re: Winches to load a model a
I use a warn 2500 or 3000 lbs capacity, I'd have to double check the size but it works great for me. I use it to pull my dead A into an enclosed trailer, not the fastest thing but I'm not in a hurry...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2017, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 12,770
Re: Insert bearings
I had it happen to me. Granted not sure if it was really due to lack oil in my case...had a blown head gasket and also the crank pulley broke on me so the water pump wasn't turning. I got lucky...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2017, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 344
Views: 37,678
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2017, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,060
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2017, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,060
Re: New brake drum and hub assembly
Don't know anything about Randy but I removed my old hubs out of my drums myself and installed them into new drums instead of buying both new hubs a drums. The process isn't bad and really was worth...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2016, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,192
Re: Radiator baffle
Interesting...maybe the baffle was installed incorrectly before? And the over flow tube does extend past the baffle about a half inch or more. I don't have to constantly add water but my grandfather...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2016, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,192
Radiator baffle
Quick question....had my radiator rebuild a little while back, looked great and didn't notice until later the way the baffle is installed I can no longer see the tubes. Makes checking the water level...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2016, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,871
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2016, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,317
Re: 283 Chevy Pistons For Model A Rods
I am starting to build a spare engine and am looking into using the 283 pistons. I know antique engine rebuilders used to list them on their website but I no longer see them. Does anyone still make...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2016, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,340
Re: Pings with more than 10 degrees advance
You know...just tossing this out there...I have an alternator on mine and was having on funky pinking noises I couldn't figure out got worse with speed and advance and so forth...in the end stupid...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2016, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,034
Re: Zenith Mod
That is exactly how mine looks and was done my a man who's name on eBay is tazzmann if I remember correctly. After years of abuse it still runs great, not as good and when i got it from him but still...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2016, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,236
Re: Mallory dwell angle?
Bob, that's the one! I have an old school dwell meter but the needle sticks and I don't get a good reading.
I probably had it hooked up wrong...like I said first time doing this so trial and...
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