Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2019, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,788
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2019, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,129
Re: Leaking wheel cylinders!
Thanks Tubman! I went online and found White Post Restorations. They say they won't sleeve cylinders if DOT5 fluid is used! It causes me to wonder why? Is there anyone near north central...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2018, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,778
Re: Silicone brake fluid leakage
Thanks for all the various responses ! I am going to try a new pair of non-stainless steel cylinders when I take the car out of storage next spring. And probably do some bubble testing on the S-S...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2018, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,778
Silicone brake fluid leakage
Hello - I've been away from here for more than a year having had brain surgery to correct an aneurysm problem. I am recovering. It is slow. When I came home from the hospital, I was itchen to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2016, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,696
Re: Valve springs
When using the drill press, insert a used valve in the chuck for a flat surface to push against the spring. Use your depth stop to provide your spring height dimension. I've done thousands of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2014, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,591
Re: Chevy Pistons
What was Ford's reason for off-setting the crankshaft in his engines if not for producing more low RPM torque?
MikeK: Thanks for sharing your research. The long connecting rod along with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2014, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,833
Re: Readin a digital V/A meter
My Sears DVOM is not accurate on voltage measurements. I do use it for checking ohms resistance in modern secondary ignition wires, and for continuity testing. I also prefer analog meters. ...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
05-06-2014, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,801
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2014, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,608
Re: Banjo Rear Assembly Questions
All rear axles leak lube into the "tubes" only when the vehicle is tilted enough for that to happen. When on the level, the lube occupies the lower 3" of the center section, and the crown gear acts...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-07-2014, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,922
Re: Seeking Good Used Magnaflux
Fourdy, I thought a few pictures might help. You'll need a good GM solenoid and pull the coil part out of the "can". Use a hacksaw to circumcise the rear of the can - be careful not to cut into the...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-01-2014, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,930
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-14-2014, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,922
Re: Seeking Good Used Magnaflux
I made my own using a GM solenoid, a trickle charger and some iron bar. Magnetic powder and a "puffer" from Goodson's in Winona, MN.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2014, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,960
Re: HVLP setup
Bent is right when it comes to quality of equipment. The spray tip needs to be correct, not almost! The air orifices need to be accurately drilled in relationship to the fluid orifice, and you...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-27-2014, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,117
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-10-2014, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,725
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2013, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,644
Re: Engine vibration
Did you dislodge some carbon from on top the piston, and is now in the spark plug gap. Check your spark plugs!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2013, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,743
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2013, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,480
Re: Front axle question
I've always seen these nuts facing the rear, and are used to prevent the steering spindles from turning too sharply.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2013, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,859
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-25-2013, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,499
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2013, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,134
Re: When Good Clutch Disks go Bad
Are the top two shims installed between the clutch housing and the engine block? They need to be there to establish correct alignment of the transmission input shaft (on which the clutch disc rides)...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-21-2013, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,606
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2013, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,181
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-23-2013, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,993
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-13-2013, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,780
Re: What would you pay for this T?
J Sims is correct. There is something disconcerting about the Model A box - there is no front panel, and the very rear of the box appears to be abbreviated. Even painting that car as it is would...
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