Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Re: Dropping the oil pan
Gary (#2 ) mentioned, including the valve chamber clean out. This is a good idea. I have found sediment there that will block the oil channels to the cam. I used pipe cleaners , drills, probes, a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 07:29 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 04:59 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 12:14 PM
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Re: sign of the times
show and tell is one way to pass on to your family. Feed their curiosity. Free rides and answering questions should plant a seed. Not that many high school auto shop programs are around. I am not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 12:03 PM
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Re: Dust bowl AA
Spare on the cab roof. Wonder where the rest of the family rode? They hung on until 39. Tough bunch for sure.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 08:00 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 02:41 PM
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Re: WWII Ration truck
Cowl lights, and planed hub caps. There was a similiar conversion in Brentwood at least 30 years back. It was a driver.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 11:54 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 07:25 PM
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Re: Shifting to reverse
Look for a broken rivet/pin that holds each fork in position. Or the detents may be worn.
I did a series on rebuilding the shift tower that might help.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BCIpZuxoLpQ
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Forum: Model-A
05-10-2024, 01:25 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 04:45 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 02:41 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 01:16 PM
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Re: New Shocks vs Rebuilt Shocks
And if you want to learn more, steve plucker developed this reference which covers many sources on the shock, and how to rebuild same.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=118682
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 12:54 PM
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Re: New Shocks vs Rebuilt Shocks
Look in the May-June Restorer (model A Ford Club) for sale ads.
I have sets forsale now.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=316736&highlight=Rebuilding+shocks
Should give you an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 02:14 PM
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Re: Lifting 30 Tudor body
By elevating the body you can rollout the chassis. I don't trust trusses to handle much weight.
A 4wheel base that the detached body can set on, is an alternative.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 02:00 PM
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Re: Lifting 30 Tudor body
Try saw horses and 2x4s, you could go corner by corner, or back then front. 4 young bucks can lift the body as a unit. A floor Jack is your friend. Just watch your rafter clearances. Baby steps.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 12:53 PM
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Re: Cleaning the radiator
On your test drive the car will seek its coolant level, try just below the baffle. You are looking for keeping the engine from overheating. Especially under load, think hills.
I traded a Mitchell...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 09:44 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 11:26 AM
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Re: Exhaust manifold intake bolts broke
It's a crap shoot, castings do vary, I tried direct tapping, but ended up with this fix.
If the initial retapping breaks thru the pocket in the casting you have a probable leak.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 07:28 PM
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Re: Exhaust manifold intake bolts broke
I have drilled and tapped and installed a bolt, 3/8" or 1/2", cut flush, and then drilled and tapped for the manifold bolt. A plug if you will.
The casting has a pocket for the manifold bolt, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 11:13 AM
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Re: Removing stuck distributor and lower shaft
Cut the shaft close to the bottom of the head, find a socket that is close to the diameter of the hole for the distributor and use that socket to tap out the distributor.
A soak in rust911 first if...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 06:48 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 10:05 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 03:47 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 01:55 PM
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