Forum: Model-A
06-18-2016, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 948
1930 Murray Fordor for sale
Here is a link to the craigslist add for my '30 Fordor. Newly rebuild motor by AER and it is practically all done mechanically. I have hesitated tearing it down for paint because I like the look of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-18-2016, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,339
30 Murray Fordor on craigslist
If anyone is interested I am selling my Fordor. It will be listed in the for sale area also
http://quadcities.craigslist.org/cto/5631461313.html
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2016, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,938
Re: Borescope for cell phone
I have one from Home Depot that is marketed through Ryobi that I have used in the house but not on the A yet. The one I have has a 3' flexible but rigid (like a movable desk lamp) tube that the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2016, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,892
Re: Closing statement
There are a lot of adult children who have nothing better to do then bully others due to their ignorance. Just ignore the fools and hopefully you will stick around and take advantage of those of us...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2016, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,209
Re: Model A engine installation
Larry - Where are you located? I live in the Quad Cities and I installed my motor myself a year ago. Feel free to message me and I will gladly give you a hand.
Curt
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-21-2015, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,601
Re: UHaul
I used a U-Haul when I purchased my Model A and hauled it from Des Moines to Davenport, IA. The only issue I had was the trailer was behind some plowed snow so it was a little challenging to get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2015, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,823
Re: Windshield Header
Like KGBNut said, replacing the header is a very tedious project because of the amount of fitting needed to get the header to fit well. Spend a little money and get a few good rasps and a small...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2015, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,500
Re: Trouble reading instruction
I recently got rid of my long block crate. I think you are over thinking what is needed. Rich gives you the size needed to cover the motor and the curved drawings are to support the front and rear....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-27-2015, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,654
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2015, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,517
Re: Engine Install: First Few Attempts
I installed my motor with transmission with a little help from my wife. Once I confirmed I spread the frame enough I asked my wife to push the engine back after I lined up the u-joint. I spent two...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2015, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,330
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2015, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,343
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2015, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,965
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2015, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,326
Re: What Brand of Multimeter Do You Suggest?
Fluke is by far the best but I agree with the statements above that if you will only use it a few times buy the cheap one. Be careful with the HF unit that you have the leads hooked up properly and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2015, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,175
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2015, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,175
U-joint grease
I am installing a new u-joint during an engine rebuild and I need to know how much grease to use. Do I fully pack the u-joint and housing before closing things up?
Thanks in advance for your help...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2015, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,718
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2014, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,718
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2014, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,379
Re: Stainless Steel Restoration: Who to go to?
Years ago I worked at Elkay manufacturing. You know....the drinking fountains we all use on any given day. Well when the stainless pans are stamped out almost everyone tears at the corner. Every...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2014, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,838
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2014, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 10,715
Re: shimming main bearings
I worked on this last night and set the center and front bearings to .001"-.0015" The challenge was lining up the cotter pins! I will be ordering a set of modern bolts and spare seals to install...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2014, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 10,715
Re: shimming main bearings
I worked this last weekend to adjust the rod bearings and thanks to this information I will work on setting the main bearings tomorrow night.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2014, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,993
Re: Front radius ball bolts rusted
Thanks everyone for the help. The tranny is now sitting on the garage floor as I figure out how I am going to degrease it!!! I am heading to the swap meet in Woodstock, IL in the morning so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2014, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,993
Re: Front radius ball bolts rusted
Thanks for the help. After scraping off a lot of gunk I found the pin. How are the bolts installed? Do they go in from the top? I am concerned I ruined my transmission case.
Curt
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2014, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,993
Front radius ball bolts rusted
I hope I am over thinking things but I could use some advice. While trying to remove my transmission to replace the clutch, the two nuts for the radius ball are frozen to the bolts and now both...
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