Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:41 PM
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Re: Noisy Valves
To reduce valve clearance you only have remove the headvalve cover and valves. Grind the valve and seat to reduce clearance,grind the valve stem to increase it,all can be done with the engine in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 377
Re: 1931 valve cover gasket question
You have a B engine.Its your lucky day...pressurized main bearings,If it has a B cam it develops power to 2900 rpm.Look above the timing gear side cover on the block...is there a little diamond?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 693
Re: Marvel Carburetor
You upped the flow of the carburetor some with a different delivery system, the Marvel is an emulsion tube carburetor, a design that became popular the mid 30's. The Stromberg 97 uses the same...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2021, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 665
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2021, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,099
Re: "Diamond engine"
Its the last design revision a late '31design
Ford made a number of block revisions during production,the late 31 incorporated all of them...difference? No,more like the best.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 796
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,250
Re: whats the best & worst car to buy in 1930
Based purely on a business decision your comments are sound. My point is Ford is indicted for a lack of basic business skills in his desire to continue with the T..I contend it was arrogance,he could...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,250
Re: whats the best & worst car to buy in 1930
Ford was sound in his reasoning ( from a personal perspective) to continue in producing the Model T. The car made him one of the richest men in to world, and there was enough money in the Ford...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,373
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,099
Re: "Diamond engine"
Got a '36 and 2 '37 B's .They have the latest revision done during production.Some,but not all have hardened exhaust valve seats. The diamond foundry mark has never been identified. Anything else is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2021, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 920
Re: Insurance policy w/o liability?
So basically no one wants to pay for quality goods and services.. this is why our hobby suffers. Mostly the owners don't want to pay up for goods and services.. and it seems the insurers don't want...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2021, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 920
Re: Insurance policy w/o liability?
If you oil your change purse it wont squeek to much when you open it.A policy for a 100 or so bucks, even if it laps over existing coverage (not a bad thing) for your pride and joy.. I couldn't write...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2021, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,239
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,082
Re: We want our "A"
Nice looking roadster..it appears to have the original chassis and components
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 689
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2021, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 689
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2021, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 674
Re: pops, slips, drops out of second gear
What Werner found with his can be spotted pretty easy if you know what too look for..the actual top of the tooth bears witness to taper..the top should be 'square' equal width across the tooth..if...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2021, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 678
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2021, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,082
Re: We want our "A"
Blown Gasket, from the seat operated temperature gauge to this self inflicted imbroglio I can only hope you stick around and post up your travels..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2021, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 497
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2021, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 810
Re: Engine heat in cold weather
Modern engines,to meet emmision standards,have designed cooling systems optimized to reach operating temperature as quickly as possible
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2021, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 810
Re: Engine heat in cold weather
Higher compression raises engine effciency resulting in an engine that runs cooler than stock.The exhaust manifold and exhaust manifold gasket issues you see on here are a result of engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,056
Re: Crazy temp gauge idea
Yeah, I might have been a little harsh..so why not go all the way? I work on that stuff you got the gauge from. I copied the latest systems, a relay controlled fuse protected harness, relays allow my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,056
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 882
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