Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2021, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 926
Re: F.a.s.t.
F.A.S.T. has a web page, www.hotforhotfours.com Whether the new group will take that over too, is not known to me.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2021, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 926
Re: F.a.s.t.
Carol will work with the new group on getting all the legal stuff transferred, etc. Ron???
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 926
Re: F.a.s.t.
I think most if not all of Charlie's want-list are going to happen, not sure because I'm not in the doers circle. Printing the mag is a lot more work, nice to have, but how often does the average...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 899
Re: O/T Explain water bucket mouse trap
I tried to teach some of our local squirrels to swim. I trapped them in a commercial wire trap and transferred them into a small swimming pool, kinda like a 30 gallon oil drum. Those stupid things...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-28-2021, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 70
Speedster Reunion
The Speedster Reunion will be held again in Lincoln, NE. Go to http://www.museumofamericanspeed.com/ for details. This is an event all T speedster guys need to attend!
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-28-2021, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 60
F.a.s.t.
FAST (Ford A Speed Technology) is starting up again. The Central California Group has plans to take over the newsletter/publication. Ron and Carol Mosher sent out postcards telling us of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 926
F.a.s.t.
FAST (Ford A Speed Technology) is starting up again. The Central California Group has plans to take over the newsletter/publication. Ron and Carol Mosher sent out postcards telling us of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 1,010
Views: 128,097
Re: tell a Model A related story
I live in a rural area, now an attractive wine growing area with over 40 wineries, I think there were 4 when we bought in '85. I joined the local road advisory committee that gave input to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2021, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 618
Re: Stromberg 48
A 97 would work just as well on a touring engine, and are easier to find.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2021, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 1,010
Views: 128,097
Re: tell a Model A related story
You have to feel sorry for the homeless and down-and-out people, but I became somewhat prejudiced against them when I worked at LAPD, right in the center of skid row in LA. One morning as I was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2021, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 490
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2021, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 490
Re: Split Pistons and Pin Clearance - need help
.004" should be very good on piston to cylinder wall clearance. I too run more clearance than most guys, but pin to piston clearance should just be a light "thumb-push" into the piston, with a light...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2021, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 899
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2021, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,118
Re: lincon brakes
Lincoln and the '39-'48 brakes are both the same size, and can use the same drums. Adapters are available to put them on A spindles. Before commercial adapters were available we used a hard-seat...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2021, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,118
Re: lincon brakes
Pay close attention to what hardtimes said. I've run both early Ford hydraulics and a combination of Ford & Lincoln. Both work very well, the only advantage of Lincoln's over Ford is a softer...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2021, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 634
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2021, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 845
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2021, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 845
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2021, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 918
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2021, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 3,543
Re: A question for old guys
I'm right behind Richard in Anaheim at 83.8 years. I was in great shape at 76, could lift B blocks, etc. Then I had a major stroke, my whole right side is a half step above useless. BUT, I can...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2021, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,589
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2021, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 754
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2021, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,239
Re: Tech Q ?
Good eye nkaminar! Lotta high-dollar equipment shown above.
Hardtimes, 4 mains? On a banger???
Short story on sludge. In '65 I was working for the City of LA. One night the foreman gave...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2021, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,589
Re: Max RPM's
Ruth, no video, sorry. I am not technologically advanced. My Bonneville car is rear engined, and turbo charged, but still sounds pretty good.
nkaminar, I understand fatigue, but I drive mine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2021, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,589
Re: Max RPM's
I think nkhaminar is thinking theory, and has likely not run any performance engines. I run B engines with the 'C' cranks and no damper. The engine I have run the most still has babbitted mains,...
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