Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2012, 05:04 PM
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Re: 2012 dollars vs. 1980 dollars- Model A's
Inflation and falling purchasing power certainly have roles in the going price these days, and there is a lot more seller competition in the online marketplace as well. Sellers in the 80's were a bit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2012, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Oil Pan Storage
There's probably something a bit more refined than this, but I've used wheel bearing grease to protect bare metal I did not intend to paint. May be good for the inside of your pan.
Good luck!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2012, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: How to prevent frozen manifold nuts?
Lots of cool tips here about the torque values, stick form of copper anti-seize, and now the proper fit of studs. Hadn't thought of any of it, but glad to have been informed. Let me try to add one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2012, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,098
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2012, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,644
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2012, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,644
Re: Movies with A's
I don't watch too many movies, but I saw "Ramblin' Rose" (Robert Duvall) the other day. Lots of Model As in that one!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2011, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Air Compressor Help
It doesn't sound like you are planning on doing any major work, so that compressor should prove to be handy. It will do fine with intermittent use; topping up tires, impact wrench, air ratchet, etc....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2011, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,242
Re: Engine oil pan dipper trays
I've used hydrochloric acid (aka muriatic acid) to dissolve rust inside fuel tanks, but that is nasty stuff. Electrolytic rust removal sounds like a good idea to me; perhaps it would be a good...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2011, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,669
Re: Engine balance during install
Just to add to your point, some method of including the passenger side head studs would be necessary to avoid a side load on the plug bolts. The commercial puller in the first post and the one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2011, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,669
Re: Engine balance during install
Sounds good, thanks for the heads up. I found a couple pictures and see what you mean.
Seems like this is the consensus on the importance of balance. Not critical; but helpful to be close.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2011, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,669
Re: Engine balance during install
Great stuff, Dave. That's the heart of it. Thanks! Are the dimensions what they appear to be?... meaning; the upright plate is about 3/8" to the right of the front middle and rear middle head studs?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2011, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,669
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2011, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,669
Re: Engine balance during install
Thanks for sharing your experiences everyone. It's really helpful to a guy who is trying to put together a tool for a job he hasn't done before!
Sounds like a good approach, Rich. I'm aiming...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2011, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,669
Re: Engine balance during install
Thanks for the reply, Paul. I cannibalized the old plugs to anchor the head plate, and see they would be easy to adapt as a lift point. These seem like a a decent, low cost solution as well:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2011, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,669
Engine balance during install
Hello all,
I'm a new guy here and a new owner of a '29 Tudor. This seems like a great forum and I'm excited to participate.
Using some design ideas from Gord's and Jason in TX's head...
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