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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 11:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,421
Posted By Dodge
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...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 03-12-2024, 11:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 143
Posted By Dodge
Re: Balance

I use a flywheel mandrel and do them on my Stewart Warner crankshaft balancer.

Those suckers are balanced!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 01:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,061
Posted By Dodge
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 832
Posted By Dodge
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.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 03-08-2024, 12:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 271
Posted By Dodge
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-28-2024, 01:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 971
Posted By Dodge
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-25-2024, 01:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 601
Posted By Dodge
Re: Which Headers

I'm using a Dan Price Header, DAN4BANGER and modifing the collector for low end torque.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-21-2024, 11:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 244
Posted By Dodge
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-20-2024, 12:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 775
Posted By Dodge
Re: Best Source For B Motor Parts

Google Antique Engine Rebuilding.com
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2024, 10:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 948
Posted By Dodge
Re: Riley ?

With no info, you can figure from $1000 to $5500
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-17-2024, 10:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 647
Posted By Dodge
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.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 948
Posted By Dodge
Re: Riley ?

Depends. Original?, early repo, late repo. Two port Four port? And how complete.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-15-2024, 07:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,597
Posted By Dodge
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 02-15-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 215
Posted By Dodge
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.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 02-15-2024, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,445
Posted By Dodge
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-15-2024, 02:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,268
Posted By Dodge
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-15-2024, 01:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 912
Posted By Dodge
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.......
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-30-2024, 02:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,956
Posted By Dodge
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...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 01-12-2024, 11:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,108
Posted By Dodge
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-12-2024, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By Dodge
Re: Automobile accidents 1920s-30s Colorized photos

Looks like they should have outlawed Trees and Poles as they seemed to jump out in front of several people......
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-12-2024, 09:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,449
Posted By Dodge
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-12-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 894
Posted By Dodge
Re: T rear spring in the rear of model a??

It will with spacers on either side of the spring. The T spring is narrower. It will lower the
car a bunch also so be aware of that.
Does you car have a Roadster spring in it already? Maybe you...
Forum: Model-T 01-12-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 301
Posted By Dodge
WTB 1911 1912 Top Irons and Bows

Want to buy 1911 1912 Top irons and bows. If it came with a top that would
be great also.

Also looking for usable windshield frame for the same.

Dodge
Forum: Model-T 01-12-2024, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 910
Posted By Dodge
Re: WTB Model T dropped front axle

Funny, found one in my own stash.....
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 01-07-2024, 03:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By Dodge
Re: Holley G issue (again!)

Where did your fuel shutoff come from? The one from Lang's I bought need to have the
lever pointed straight back for fuel to flow. It is shut off at 90 degrees and shut off with lever ponted...
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