Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:56 PM
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Counterbalanced Crank
I have that scope, I can try it out tonight. I know you can use it to inspect the crankcase with the timing cover off, but I haven't checked the filler tube.
Update: Nope
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:37 PM
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Re: New mini-video: JB Weld ExtremeHeat
I think the ExtremeHeat is a good match for this use case – it doesn't have to have any strength of its own, hold anything together, etc. It's pure filler. It's Bondo for engine blocks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2021, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: F.a.s.t.
I got a reply back, they said it's going to be a physical newsletter at this stage. I agree, I would be in it exclusively for the tech and classifieds – and they may not get many classifieds with a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2021, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 578
Re: Battery warmer
I have one, it works as described. I don't use it for the battery. I keep it for other random cases where I need to keep something warm overnight, like I could drape it around the block as a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,305
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 516
New mini-video: JB Weld ExtremeHeat
I've put up a new video showing my experience using JB Weld ExtremeHeat paste to fill in pitting and low spots, both around the exhaust ports and on the block surface. This was something Brent Terry...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 582
Re: Model A Trader Magazine
My interest is in the unfinished cars, so I have alerts set up on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. Plus regional estate sales – I have yet to get a hit there, but hope springs eternal.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 640
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,305
Re: Mitchell Overdrive
P.S. did a video about this a couple weeks ago, worth a look.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKRHYlwR7eU
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 805
Re: looking for a ride
Yeah, no way Greyhound will take a 240 lb box. They don't have forklifts, it's just porters lifting things by hand.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 640
Re: valve tool needed
I used that tool recently to convert from the factory valves to modern straight valves with keepers. It works well enough for the clips, but if anyone is reading this and planning to use it to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,120
Re: An interesting idea regarding cylinder heads.
It might be possible to create a market for speed parts by doing normal sales/marketing things, like having a nice website, partnering with dealers, putting out promotional videos, reducing prices,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2021, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 864
Re: Headlight bulbs
Isn't the solution... to point the headlights down? I think a lot of them get off-axis, but it doesn't matter because the stock lights aren't that bright. And then folks swap over to LEDs but forget...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2021, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 864
Re: Headlight bulbs
These?
https://www.ledlight.com/a-13007-d-a-13007-c-headlight-6-volt-ba15d-base-positive-ground.aspx
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2021, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 864
Re: Headlight bulbs
You still need to position the bulb within the reflector, and point it so that it doesn't blind oncoming traffic, but you have to do that with any light.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2021, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,120
Re: An interesting idea regarding cylinder heads.
Bob, your club is among the largest in the country. If the quantity were, say, 10 heads, and let's say the discount were 10%, do you think it would be easy to put together an order? Alternatively,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2021, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,120
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2021, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 617
Re: Stromberg 48
These guys have a lot of info:
https://www.stromberg-97.com/carburetors/stromberg-97/
Also this article about the 81:
https://www.stromberg-97.com/information/81-learn-more-about-less/
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2021, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 690
Re: Hole in Block???
I just did a complete valve replacement and I never noticed it either. I think unless you also have the timing cover off, it's just lost visually in the dark recesses of the valve chamber.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2021, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 690
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2021, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 690
Re: Hole in Block???
This has come up in previous threads, they're normal. Can't remember the backstory, I'm sure others will fill in.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2021, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,019
Re: Water pump "studs"
I feel like we're basically in agreement that:
The replacement bolts for the water pump do little if any harm
They confer some degree of convenience
The actual value, in terms of time/effort...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2021, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,030
Re: Special inscription on cylinder block
This is interesting, here's a Russian classic-car restorer that restored a GAZ-A engine that apparently they found at a WWII battlefield:
http://simonovmotors.ru/works/3/
Here's the shot of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2021, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,030
Re: Special inscription on cylinder block
I'm interested in what look like two core plugs at the top of the block in photo #1 of post 14. Doesn't match any photo of a GAZ-A engine I've ever seen. Also the shape of the reinforcement around...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2021, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,019
Re: Water pump "studs"
I think I would be more pro-stud in this application if this were an area where torque was critical, like the head gasket or manifold gasket. But you really don't need a high clamp load to seal this...
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