Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2020, 11:29 AM
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Views: 2,745
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2017, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,289
Re: Hellertown flea market
Rocket1,
You're mistaken. There is no registration or membership required for this show. It's free to everyone who wants to come. Swap meet spaces are $10. What you may have read was about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2017, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,440
Re: Removing 4 Bad Drums from 4 Good Hubs
I also use a 5/8 hole saw, drill press and a little oil. Just cut the swaged portion of the stud. Stud will drop right out. 4 hubs and 8 shoes will fit in a US mail flat rate box for the cheapest...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2016, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,548
Re: A with a B dist timeing?
Kurt,
What distributor curve are you comparing your results too? I purchased a B distributor but want to check it before putting it into my car.
Thanks,
Mike
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2016, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,574
Re: Rear bumper
My cabriolet might have been one of the ones you saw at Hellertown. I also thought the previous owner of my car put a front bumpers on the rear. I was told by a knowledgeable club member that some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2016, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,344
Re: Towing attachment points
On an open trailer, I use four axle straps with the tie down straps. On the rear I cross the tie downs and place the axle straps around the rear axle bells. The taper on the bells keeps the straps...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2016, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 983
Re: 31 front brake rods
If you are referring to the measurement Les Andrews list in his red book. It is not correct. This error has been pointed out many times here. For safety make sure you have a minimum thread...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2016, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,565
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2016, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,438
Re: Valve Tappet problem
I am having this same problem with a new set of tappets from Bratton's. To get the correct clearances I've had to tighten them down and then some. I've had to remove the valve spring and move the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2016, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,007
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2015, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,347
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2015, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,347
Re: Is This an NOS Radiator Hose?
I don't think the one on Ebay was NOS. When I zoomed in to see the texture of the outer surface is straight instead of forming a Vee like the one shown in Mike V.'s picture above. Are you guys...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2015, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,599
Re: Rebuilt water pump seems to tight
I just built a pump with the same parts from Brattons. It seemed harder to turn than I felt it should have.. I showed it to the president of our local club and he said it was fine. I plan on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2015, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,416
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2015, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 886
Re: Shock rebuilders
I have a few sets of shocks I need rebuilt and recently called both John and Robert. In the past I have used Robert and have been happy with his work. I have heard good things about John as well...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2015, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,041
Re: Rental rate for Model A movie car ?
Watch the movie, "O' Brother Where Art Thou" and see how the Model A are treated. The scenes of Baby Face Nelson evading the cops and getting the car airborn and the cop cars hitting the cows comes...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2015, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,183
Re: measuring crank to cam distance
Call Dan Mc Eachern. He sent me a standard size cam gear and new crank gear to install. His instructions were to fit the gears and check the backlash. If the backlash was off he would replace the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-02-2014, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,207
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-02-2014, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,207
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-02-2014, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,207
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2014, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,559
Re: water stained windows
I've always used a clay bar and detail spray that is sold by several detail supply shops to clean the contaminants and overspray off cars.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2014, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,388
Re: Safety wire on torque tube bolts to banjo
DD,
Thanks for the diagram. On the race cars I've always used the double wire around the head method. This is my first time working on an A. Which method was used on the rear engine mounts,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2014, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,762
Re: Model A Day, Hellertown, PA, April 26
Terry,
Thanks for the honest feedback. I'm sure there will be many topics discussed about the event at the next club meeting. Brian or I will be sure any comments or suggestions made on the Barn...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2014, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,411
Re: Help with cylinder heads
Rick, I must appologize for hi-jacking your thread. I didn't mean to add confusion to your discussion.
David, I've attached a picture of the combustion chamber of one of the heads. So without...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2014, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,411
Re: Help with cylinder heads
I've been following this post as I have a set of used aluminum heads that I was told were off a 1936 truck. They have a Ford script and have Made in Canada on them. A friend looked at them and said...
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