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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-01-2016, 12:01 AM
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Views: 17,618
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Got the old girl home

I haven't seen a repro cutout that is quality and I could trust.
I always use restored originals.
A quality diode cutout is also a good choice.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-30-2016, 01:02 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,618
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Got the old girl home

Yes, it should motor when you put 6 volts to the generator stud. Use a volt meter to measure the stud voltage at fast idle. It should be slightly more than battery voltage with the engine off. Also...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-31-2016, 09:16 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,618
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Got the old girl home

It's a fight, but most of it will pound into place. They aren't like a soft flexible rope. I do have to trim some off the ends on most I've installed. Just be sure to leave some above the gasket...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-31-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,618
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Got the old girl home

X2 what George said.
I also never soak them. It makes them an oily mess to install. I push the seal into place, then use a socket the same size as the pulley sleeve, and tap that into the seal to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-11-2016, 04:43 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,618
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Got the old girl home

I bought a very rusty stuck engine once for $10 figuring I could save at least the rods and crankshaft. The pan was full of sand and rust, and the only thing I could save was a hand full of bolts.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-10-2016, 08:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,618
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Got the old girl home

Frank, I would use the SEARCH feature to read the many threads on "holding the oil pump in place".
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-09-2016, 01:28 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,618
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Got the old girl home

Sounds like you might have sludge in the drain hole.
Just use a ruler across two opposite flats to determine the wrench size for the drain plug.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2016, 10:24 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,618
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Got the old girl home

I used diesel to soak my firewall, then after a few days of soaking I used a soft paint brush and WD-40 to clean the grunge off. The original paint came out looking nice.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-05-2015, 02:40 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,618
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Got the old girl home

The original hand crank was one piece with the lugs being oval shaped.
I can measure mine tomorrow when I'm in the garage, but off hand I'd guess they protrude about 5/16" on each side.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-03-2015, 10:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,618
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Got the old girl home

Look where the tank line of bolts runs side to side. The tank date is just above that seam and on the driver's side.

Cars should always be stored with the tops up. Your Corvette top may not fit...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-03-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,618
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Got the old girl home

The metal looks like it's in good condition, and the car should restore nicely. Do you have the top?
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