Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2020, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: cylinder bore
so I have the original pistons then, can i go up in rings and keep my pistons?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2020, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,738
cylinder bore
what is the factory bore, our car has 3.945 i'm wanting to get started on the rebuild and machining
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2020, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,280
Re: Rods
thanks. I was just wanting to use the original rods since the care is original except paint. I will save them just to have. again thank you
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2020, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,280
Re: Rods
okay I'm wanting information. this is probably to the best place to get it. i will start making some phone calls and visiting machine shop with rods.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2020, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,280
Rods
Okay I am getting read to do the engine rebuild on the 30 took it apart it looks great other than the babit in the oil pan. Can I have the rods machined to accept new bearings? I have seen the ones...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2018, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,811
Re: radiator information
okay thanks for all the information. we will not be pushing it to it limits mostly
45 MPH on occasion and lot of city 25-35. I will check out the one that the others are talking about on other...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2018, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,811
radiator information
our radiator is shot very bad condition, since we are rebuilding the engine we are looking into radiators as well. should we use the stock unit or is the new pressurized unit better or is there a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2018, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,188
Re: New Upholstery
very nice it makes me think when i get around to ours we can do the job as you did . again get looking job...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2018, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,948
front cross member
The front cross member on our car is in very bad shape. lots of welding on top of welding and cracks all over from side to side. also the front mount area were the engine floats on the springs is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2018, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,942
Re: Tappets?
PETE,
Thank you. that is very good information im running the original cam reground.
I have the information written down in my book now for what to use and why.
I appreciate the answer to my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2018, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,942
Re: Tappets?
Thanks for the information i will most likely go with the single and make sure they are us made.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2018, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,942
Tappets?
Okay doing research for the engine rebuild. my engine looks to have the original no adjustment tappets. I want to do adjustable ones. I would like know and understand the differences and if one is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2018, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 17,473
Re: Model A Original Color
our car we thought was black got it in the light and it had a bit of blue. we found out it is the Andalusite Blue very dark almost black and out car is a 30 45B std
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2018, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,155
Re: Manifold heater
350308hope this helps, I have a stock manifold it has the Auto Lite heater. mine just sites on top no bolts to hold it and it is easy to remove and replace. it looks to have a stock heater door...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2018, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 156
Views: 37,597
Re: Whitewalls
I'm 51 and he is 48 our car is now all black and not a good job. it was Andalusite Blue body
with black fenders and Aurora wheels, grey interior. we will be going back to that color combination...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2018, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,561
Re: engine tear down
spun was wrong word. the Babbit came loos in a couple places. we hound the oil tubs to the rear and the middle to be almost clogged closed with sludge. got the block striped and cleaned today its...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2018, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,561
Re: engine tear down
we will do the work ourselves for rebuild its not that big a deal we will have the machining done in the area. we are going to have the new bearings and updated parts. we are going to spend the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2018, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,561
Re: engine tear down
okay got it torn down to the crank don't have the 9/16 square socket for the bolts but you can see the rear main and middle bearings have spun. so now we will get the crank out and have evening...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2018, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,561
Re: engine tear down
the car is still 6 volt system. after i found those in the oil pan i knew it had to be rebuilt. not an issue it needs to be done. i did not know how the car was to sound it sounded like an old car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2018, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,807
Re: very new owner
we have to put to car back wards on the lift the from is lifted on the frame rails. the read is on the links to axel.. this is the only way out lift will work with the car. it not limiting on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2018, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,561
Re: engine tear down
we are going to remove the engine tomorrow and tear it apart and see what we have then go from there. i want to do a full rebuild now with modern updates and reliability as well. we did have it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2018, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,561
Re: engine tear down
also found out the car was a very dark blue color not all black as i was cleaning some crud off the fire wall with cleaner.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2018, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,561
engine tear down
last weekend i was going to remove oil pan and clean it as well as the head gasket. well now it is going to have to be removed and complete disassemble the engine. found large metal in the oil...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2018, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,807
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2018, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,807
Re: very new owner
can't find the attachment menu so pulling from computer but not working. how do i get the pictures from my album to load on reply?
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