Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,202
Re: Saw at the Old Car Festival 2023
I was out walking our dog one day after someone's garage sale had ended and there was
a free gun case in the pile. I grabbed it and finished my walk which part of it went thru
our local grammar...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2024, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,565
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2024, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,565
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
I'm using a Rover 4cyl. dist. with vacuum advance. You can get them with points or
electronic ignition. Easy conversion.
Carburetor is one of the new Stromberg 97's with a vacuum port.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,738
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,726
Re: Synchronized Transmission
All the above is good advise. Using the stock transmission the biggest novice driver
problem I see is trying to drive the car like a modern car and and revving the motor
to high going into 2nd...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-12-2024, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 299
Re: Balance
I use a flywheel mandrel and do them on my Stewart Warner crankshaft balancer.
Those suckers are balanced!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,232
Re: Donovan 4 Cylinder
Terry,
There have been a lot of discussion about letting your Block kits run in the F.A.S.T.
hill climbs.
The outcome is this year they are going to be allowed to run for time up the hill,
but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,608
Re: counterbalanced crank welds
Thanks Brent,
I didn't know. It's a great shop and they do great work.
I've been using them for babbitting rods for 30+ years.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-08-2024, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 684
Re: Brass Polish?
I've tried them all and my go to is Never-Dull polish. Very easy and goes along way.
Also if Brass has been sitting a very long time and severely tarnished, I use Lysol
toilet bowl cleaner to get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2024, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,038
Re: Lion Speed Head?
Out of production, You need to see what version it is. The early ones had some issues.
They got better as time went on. The latest ones have a fully machined combustion chamber which will take...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2024, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 754
Re: Which Headers
I'm using a Dan Price Header, DAN4BANGER and modifing the collector for low end torque.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-21-2024, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 301
Re: 1976 Ford F 250 long bed 2 WD
Yes possible rebuild. Or a rattle can rebuild.
Great Trucks, I have a 1973 and my Brother has a 1975.
My Brother had a 1978 before going the 1975, he put over 400,000 miles on it before it finally...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2024, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 871
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2024, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,024
Re: Riley ?
With no info, you can figure from $1000 to $5500
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2024, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 704
Re: Closed drive shaft
Ditto on Mac's there are a lot of things that have to be to spec to make it all work.
He will take you thru all of them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2024, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,024
Re: Riley ?
Depends. Original?, early repo, late repo. Two port Four port? And how complete.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2024, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,704
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-15-2024, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 387
Re: Spindle dimensions
I think they used an axle with the spindles as a piece of the axle not stock Model T
spindles. I have such an axle if intested. I can measure it and see if it would work.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-15-2024, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,638
Re: Who used to own/build this Speedster?
Nice build. It has a lot of goodies. This should be a great car.
it is built to resemble a 1913 so yes call it a 1913.
I hope you find the builder at some point, but if not it sure looks like a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2024, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,415
Re: internal engine enamel
I have used Glyptol and Arevoe when requested with great results. The Arevoe is way cheaper and very easy to use. Once it kicks it gives a great finish. On race motors that
are torn down regularly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2024, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 958
Re: Not even a Ford pulling
When we toured the Ford Plant in 1966 watching them build new Mustangs, we
were on a GMC bus with a Ford logo on the side.......
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2024, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,072
Re: Synthetic oil in a Model A
Its getting real hard to find straight dynosaur oil in our neck of the woods. If you do
its more expensive than synthetic. There is plenyt of semi-synthetic.
I buy break in oil to break in the...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-12-2024, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,342
Re: Learning To Drive a Model T
Good looking car. Congradulations!
Good advice above. About pulling the parking brake back to neutral while moving the car
around in close quarters.
I always pull it back to neutral to go into...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2024, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,012
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2024, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,604
Re: value of magazines
I wish the clubs would offer membership with out the magazines. I have seen the same
stuff hashed over and over for the past 50+ years.
A emailed news letter would be fine, it would cut down on...
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