Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2024, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,884
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2024, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,884
Re: Rear End Gear Ratio--39 Ford
Thank you guys. I will be using this behind a 52 8BA that has been mildly hopped up.
How did you decipher it’s 4.44 from those numbers?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2024, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,884
Re: Rear End Gear Ratio--39 Ford
Resurfacing a very old thread, can someone explain this on what I believe is a ‘39 transmission.
Thank you.
https://cederholm.nyc/HAMB2024/JAN/IMG_0735.JPG
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Forum: Model-A
11-21-2023, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 267
Copper 30/31 radiator for 8 cyl flathead
Custom-made (in the USA) copper & brass model A radiator. Made to mate a Ford flathead 8AB to a 30/31 grill shell.
This has only been used in mock-up. No fluid as even been added. Made in New...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2023, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,136
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2023, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,136
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2023, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,136
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2023, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,136
Stuck valves - advice please
After two years in storage my ‘30 is running poorly and if my POS compression test kit is to be believed, #1 & #2 have stuck valves.
Short of pulling the head, is the anything I can do?
…and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2023, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,740
Re: Shifting advice
Very helpful advice all! I got my mojo back! …though I do need to practice downshifting.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2023, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,736
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2023, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,740
Re: Shifting advice
Very helpful advice all. I can already see one mistake I’m making. Waiting too long to shift!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2023, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,740
Shifting advice
I’m having a tough time getting in to second when under way. I’m pretty sure it’s user error. I haven’t driven the car in almost three years. Shifts fine in all gears when at a full stop.
Have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2023, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,044
Re: Backfire! Help! So frustrated!
I have it ironed out. The new float valve was sticking and I needed to open the GAV a bit more. I also think my valves ares sticking a little. Looking for an adapter for my compression tester.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2023, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,239
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2023, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,736
Re: Coolant???
Thanks guys, that’s what I thought. Appreciate the feedback.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2023, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 908
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2023, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 908
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2023, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 908
Spark plug adapter
I need an adapter for my compression tester to fit the larger sparkplug holes. Can any one tell me the specs that I need to look for?
A google search provide the wrong spec and I ended up buying...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2023, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,736
Coolant???
I was reading the installation manual from Vintage Precision's thermostat housing here (http://www.vintageprecision.com/products/thermostat_housing/instruction_manual.html) and they say to not use...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2023, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,843
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2023, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,843
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2023, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,759
Re: Backfiring - getting frustrated
Progress!
So I think I have a couple issues, but things are getting better. I had a intermittently stuck float valve which would lean the mixture and cause me to backfire and stall. I also think I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2023, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,759
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2023, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,759
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2023, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,759
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