Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2018, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,090
Re: Oil seeping from head/block
The ignition is driven through the deck and the head from the valve-chamber. But that’s on the other side from where the serial number is. There’s no oil on the serial number side.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2018, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,962
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2018, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,442
Re: Rebuilt B engine has no power dilema
I recently bought a Model B engine. I compared the lift of Model A camshafts I have with the B camshaft only to find out my B cam had much less lift! The B camshaft lobes are very sharp and wear down...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2018, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,962
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2018, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,664
Re: Failing transmission roller/needle bearings
This subject has been reported before on this forum. These poor quality bearings will fail in short order. This had me concerned as I rebuild transmissions for a restoration shop. I checked my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2018, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,664
Failing transmission roller/needle bearings
I am rebuilding my gearbox and ordered the 3 roller/needle bearings. I got one long and one short one as designed by Ford; the rollers are super smooth as you expect from needle bearings. They have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2018, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 10,130
Re: Millennials decided on an "A"
I bought an “older restauration”. I am a trained engineer and have a fully equipped workshop with welders, lathe etc. and I need it! I have spend a year of my free time and my A is still not running....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2018, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,786
Re: Blow by/smoking issue
Model B block with Model A head. Did you plug the 2 steam holes in the deck of the block? Coolant may leak in 2nd and 3th cylinder through those.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2018, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,770
Re: Carburetor Float valves
Check every float valve with a manual vacuum pump. If they hold vacuum they’re good. I had 5 leaking, including 2 new ones! Then I got me a viton tipped one and that held vacuum and did not leak fuel.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2018, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,107
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2018, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,589
Re: Transmission tower question
http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/shiftlevertool.htm
This is the answer to the original question for future generations to enjoy ;-)
I am off to my workshop to build it!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2018, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,589
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2018, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,589
Re: Transmission tower question
Big hammer is right: check the ball. It should be perfectly round, no flat sides, and 1/2” diameter. It should fit snugly in the shifter fork slots. If not, buy new or weld up and grind back into...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2018, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,589
Re: Transmission tower question
The shafts have to come out. You need a spring compressor to release the tension of the spring. That spring has made many casualties over the last 80 years! You can order a spring compressor from the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2018, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,107
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2018, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,107
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2018, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,107
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2018, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,107
How to check condition of camshaft
I am offered a Model B cam. As I read that those cams can be worn down badly at the nose and not deliver the power anymore, I want to measure the lobes before I buy it.
I found that model A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2018, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,503
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2018, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,503
Re: Transmission case repair
Bill, it took me one evening to machine the shaft, lapping disk and the 2 bearings. The cast iron grinds away pretty easy, but so does the sandpaper. So I had to cut off and glue on sandpaper several...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2018, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,105
Re: B head
Tod, you’re a busy man! Thank you for helping us with those great parts. When will this head be available and by who can we order it?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2018, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,261
Re: U-joint inspection
My u-joint has the same so I would like to know too. It has no play, the shafts slide in the bearings.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2018, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,503
Re: Transmission case repair
Telescoping gauge kit. We have several tool webshops in The Netherlands. I regularly scroll through these webshops, just to look what’s available.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2018, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,503
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2018, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,503
Transmission case repair
I had a 1931 gearbox housing with a worn down cluster gear boss. I made a grinding/lapping tool to grind the surface flat and smooth again. I ground the boss back to accept a 1928 thrust washer....
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