Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2024, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 270
Re: Oil pan gasket thickness
Thanks Synchro, I value your suggestion. It is still winter here, so I will get the job done but will have to report on the results in a couple of months.
Don S
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2024, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 270
Oil pan gasket thickness
I have some 3/32” urethane/ cork gasket material that I would like to use for a pan gasket.Can’t find the recommended thickness ,any ideas ? Is 3/32” ok?
Thanks Don S
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2024, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,906
Re: Zenith will flood the engine constantly
Mike 1291 , you state in post #3 that your engine runs well at speed but dies when you take your foot off the accelerator. Same symptom happened to me while on a tour. I ran out of gas near a gas...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2024, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,842
Re: Question about using Brumfield head
Interesting comments about Brumfield heads . I purchased a 5.9 head from Larry in 2006, including a set of bolts and nuts . I have driven over 20000 miles since then with no head issues . Larry’s...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-21-2023, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,697
Re: Southern Ca banger machine shop?
Syncro99, the repair shop in Kelowna , is K&S Machine , the owner is Keith Korecki. He did the insert work etc on my engine about 20 years ago ,no issues. He has a very busy shop ,does a lot of drag...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2023, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 850
Re: Rubber protection against suns radiation
Years ago there was a product used to protect rubber seals etc. I checked and it is still being manufactured in the states by American Grease, Ru Glyde is the product name. It is mainly used when...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2023, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 14,841
Re: Does your Coupe have a Trunk or Rumble seat
Yes I put a rumble seat in my 31 deluxe coupe, car was all pieces when I started the restoration in 1981. There has been 4 generations of our family that have ridden in the rumble seat, including our...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2023, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,591
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2022, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,967
Re: 1931 Ford, Trunk or Rumble???
My grandkids , now their kids ,(my great grandkids , ) love the rumble seat. It takes them to our favourite ice cream shop. It is about a half hour ride along a lake at slow speed with little traffic...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2022, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,423
Re: Coupe top question
Definitely someone’s fix, but not the way it should be. There should not be any covering on the visor as was done on earlier models. The later coupes have a squarish opening in the framing of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2022, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 347
Views: 202,543
Re: F150 tranny with overdrive
Continuing with the installation of the Tremac transmission, I have had mine for several years now, love it , but am concerned that there is no rear tranny support . The original tranny had a rubber...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2022, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 8,168
Re: WD40 as hand cleaner
WD 40 is really good to kill wasps. Keep the red tube attached to the can for accuracy and results .
Don
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2022, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,321
Re: B Carb on an A?
Question on the b carb gav housing that is pressed in, how is it removed for cleaning out the passages where the spring is etc. ?,also my carb is the B1 with the round float,worth rebuilding ,or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2022, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,567
Re: Dave Renners
Thanks Carl, phone numbers and e- mail address are the same as I used,I will have to be patient. Thanks,
Don
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2022, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,567
Re: Dave Renners
Bob C , the address you suggested does not work for me,any suggestion ?
Don
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2022, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,567
Re: Dave Renners
The e-mail address that I have rennerscorner.com does not work, any update?
Thanks Don
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2022, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,567
Dave Renners
Has any body heard from Dave Renner lately ? I have phoned and left messages but no reply .
Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2021, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 11,352
Re: Hagerty Insurance
In British Columbia, the only restrictions are on Vintage plates , they can only be used for sanctioned club events, weddings, graduations . I did not realize that taking the grandkids for ice cream...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2021, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,829
Re: rubber boots
Interesting info for judging purposes, rubber pedal covers and spare tire covers are to be removed prior to judging. So you can use them just don't show them .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-19-2021, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-19-2021, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2021, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 11,182
Re: Wrap the steering wheel with rope?
I wet sanded my steering wheel with a very fine sand paper ,then scotchbrite pad and water to get a uniform mat finish . Spray your wheel with a satan urethane product from your local paint or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2021, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 864
Re: Shock ID
Ordsgt , , I have had the same set of shocks on my car since the early eighties. They have been ok and still don't leak .The curiosity for me was the 2 piece needle valve . Not sure how it works ,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2021, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 9,801
Re: A question for old guys
I feel badly for those of you that are challenged in one way or another. Working on our cars is part of who we are, to only be able to look at them would be dissapointing,and potentially not reason...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,718
Re: whats the best & worst car to buy in 1930
I bought my uncles 32 Chev sedan in 1955 ,to drive to school. Nice car , but rear axels were prone to break as mine did only a month after I got it. Only went over a bump in the road, and that was...
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