Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2022, 12:10 PM
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Went from the Club Coach to the Club Briquette
Last Tuesday a fire broke out in the storage unit. Started in anther unit. Our son's 30 Tudor was involved along with my swap meet stuff and a lot of A tool kit tools. Most are salvageable but need a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2021, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,206
Re: Late 31 pickup colors????
Mine was originally Commercial Drab with a straw pin stripe. It is now Medium Cream with no pin stripe. Wish I would have painted it like it left the factory but I didn't have access to all the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-21-2020, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,118
Re: Kwik way lbm
Using the LBM to do a T was a challenge. A lot of bushings for 1" bar. My LBM came with a lot of bits so found a couple that are short enough to use. I made a fixture to locate off the cam shaft like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2020, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,916
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2020, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,027
Wall hangings
A couple of wall hangings I have collected over the years. One is a numbered print (the Tudor in the snow) and the other is an original painting on canvas.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2019, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,063
Re: Model A Main Bearing Cap Molds
It is 1.5” aluminum rod. Cut off center to account for the saw kerf. Still maintained the diameter. In Wichita we have “The Yard Store” which deals in a lot of aircraft surplus, thus a lot of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2019, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,063
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2019, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,063
Re: Model A Main Bearing Cap Molds
There is minimal leakage. Just requires a little cleanup. I usually do a couple dozen small caps at a time. Once set up, it is quite efficient but hot. Noticed that I am out of caps and summer is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2019, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,198
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2019, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,063
Re: Model A Main Bearing Cap Molds
I made some molds that I use for the caps. I included some pictures along with the double lipped ladle that I use to pour both sides of the rear main mold cap and all the mains on the block. They may...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-23-2019, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,549
Carburetor Options
After putting the following Simmons stuff on my A400, I decided it was time to finish the other manifold and carburetors I've had for 20 years. Now to decided which car deserves it. :)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2019, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,228
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2019, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,531
Re: Rear main oil leak >
KR-- I had one that would blow free but had a small flat piece of babbitt floating in the main cap line. Sometimes it would leak and other times no leak. Acted like a random check valve. You are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2019, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,531
Re: Rear main oil leak >
It can be reversed but the part that goes over the camshaft hole will be on the wrong side. I checked mine by taking off the inspection plate on the flywheel housing and using a mirror could see the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2019, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,531
Re: Rear main oil leak >
My experience with the block/flywheel housing gasket. Many years ago (about 44) I put my first A engine together. Why I did it, I'll never know but I put the gasket on backwards. I guess I thought it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2019, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,361
Re: Unauthorized accessories
We always said that Chet needed an extra quart of oil to supply all the oil pressure gauges he had on this car. :)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2019, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,162
Re: Auction purchase
I thought the bottom left is the 32 B cover. I know they made a couple more covers. The ones with a boss so the timing pin hole could be drilled either for the B or the A. I was lazy and didn't look...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2019, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,162
Auction purchase
Went to an estate auction on Saturday. Lot of A, B but mainly early flathead stuff. 33 5 window coupe brought 27,500 but the B engine that went with it is now in my garage. New owner said he was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2019, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,488
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2019, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,423
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2019, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,423
A pan on a B engine
Just came up with a B engine. I rebuilt it about 5 years ago and ended buying it from the estate auction.
Now the question: Is it possible to use smaller nuts (5/8 rather than 21/32 or 11/16) on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2019, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,661
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2019, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,235
Re: Running engine with a Simmons Swan Manifold
Just got back from a short test drive. I was amazed that the performance seemed to be improved. The A400 has a Snyder head but being heavier never performed like my light weight 29 roadster. Now it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2019, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,235
Re: Running engine with a Simmons Swan Manifold
Just finished installing the Simmons Swam manifold I've had for many years. Several weeks ago I got a side bowl carburetor. It idles just fine but haven't gone for a test drive. That will be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2019, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,855
Re: Brake Pills
I always thought you were supposed to take 2 before starting to work on your brakes.:D
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