Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2023, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 996
Re: Inserted B motor thrust washer help needed.
If anyone else ever comes across this. This is a example of a bench grinder, some precision file shaping and cutting oil grooves into the washer look like.
The above is the larger diameter OD that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2023, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 996
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2023, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 996
Inserted B motor thrust washer help needed.
So I have a destroyed thrust washer in my b motor. I ordered a set of thrust washers from Mikes. Got them in today. Wrong size. I know there are some variations out there on this stuff, and here we...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2023, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,875
Re: 3.25:1 (approx) gear set
I'm running a 3.27 gear in my A coupe... 95 HP B motor, pulls the hills great and plenty of power... The stock A crashbox leaves alot to be desired, I was shifting to 3rd at 40 mph. This car will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2023, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,468
Re: leaf springs. . worth anything ?
Honestly, swap meet sale would be your best. There are still folks who want the orig A springs vs the repop junk. You could list them for sale on here and the Hamb?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2023, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,785
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2023, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,785
Re: Brake improvement for Model A's
The real brake upgrade is the 1932 and up brakes. I swapped my fronts to the 32 brakes and the difference is hands down amazing.
The floaters do help either these or the stocks for sure... Also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2023, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 878
Re: Inserted B motor help needed
Yeah, I just remembered the B motor Mains are 2" and A are 1.625"
Thanks,
Found Washers at Mikes for a b motor. Fingers crossed.
Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2023, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 878
Inserted B motor help needed
So here I am with a B motor thats been running well. I picked it up many years after John Cosper built this motor and its been in a few cars and toured some during those times. All in all everything...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2023, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,092
Re: Lowering model A
I am going to be swapping my axle out with a 33 once I get the new kingpins setup in the new spindles.
I have the reverse eye already and 32 brakes. The key to keeping the mechanicals is the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2022, 05:09 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,665
Re: Chasing a chirp
I had a chirp squeak at idle, was my generator brushes. Changed them out and no more noise.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2022, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,957
Re: MAFCA National- Who is coming?
Humidity in Kerrville is low compared to half the state that is humid. I live in a very humid place and drive mine just fine, but some folks cant take the heat and humidity down south that's for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2022, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,488
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2022, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,376
Re: 1930 Model A, but 1932 B Engine
14 degree advance at the normal timing of a model a by using the pin in the timing gear on a B, that's what those centrifugal advance dizzys want for base timing. Model A the timing gear pin drops at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2022, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,279
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2022, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 941
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2022, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,659
Re: Oil filter questions.
I have a new aluminum one on order right now from a guy, but it may be a little bit till that comes in since its still waiting to be founded.
Yeah, they are a pretty cheap piece to be found......
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2022, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,659
Re: Oil filter questions.
So curiosity killed the cat... Dropped the pan last night, took apart the oil pump, found some red permatex on the screen, nothing too major there. Took apart and found the cover plate for the gears...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2022, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,659
Re: Oil filter questions.
Bypassed the filter and gained 1 lb of pressure.. Ill do an oil change and drive her to see where were at with things...
I agree that the lack of pressure makes it look like its not what I was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2022, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,659
Re: Oil filter questions.
Yeah, this was my thoughts as well, since there is no way to regulate the pressure this way and its like pouring it on the ground basically in regards to pressure.
I saw your add, I am trying to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2022, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,458
Re: $56,000. Model A Speedster
No real performance upgrades anywhere... Stock chassis, motor, etc with some coke cans rolled on top...
I guess I have been doing it wrong this whole time.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2022, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,042
Re: Generato charging
The orig. cutouts are much better than the repops out there. Best advice I can offer is sounds like a faulty cutout.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2022, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,659
Oil filter questions.
I have been thinking about something, as my B motor here thats full pressure oil has had very low oil pressure, 5 psi cold idle, 0 hot. Driving i get 8 cold, 2 hot... No knocks etc... but I have a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2021, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 22,985
Re: Cost of Running Burtz Engine
Rick,
There are many engines with sleeves in them that run long life spans without issues... The crank you can buy a repop crank with counter balancing and will be a vast improvement. The motors...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2021, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 22,985
Re: Cost of Running Burtz Engine
Thanks for the Welcome Dave.
Yessir, sure is.. 7-1 Thomas... The pulling power on hills is down right stunning... Yes the cool factor of the fins is always some eye candy under the hood but yeah...
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