Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2016, 05:56 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2016, 10:06 PM
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Re: Model A motor froze-up
Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse...........they actually got better.
Somehow I don't recall seeing the pictures in dishady's reply in #27.
The first picture looks like total...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2014, 10:13 PM
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Re: Model A motor froze-up
I made my tool, but can't take credit for the idea. I saw it pictured on Jim Mason's website years ago, and thought it was a very needed tool.:)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2014, 02:14 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2013, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 257
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Re: Model A motor froze-up
That's good news, as I'm also anxious to hear that it's running.
Don't throw away the old battery frame, as it might be better to use the mounts and uprights with a new bottom.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2013, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 257
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2013, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 257
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Re: Model A motor froze-up
If you need a Dremel I prefer the real deal rather than something from China. I've purchased a few Dremels on ebay with the box and accessories for $20 to $40.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2013, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 257
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Re: Model A motor froze-up
You might be able to heat them enough with a small propane torch, but an oxy/acc torch would be the real ticket. Are there any local gear heads that could help?
My dad often used a hammer and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2013, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 257
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Re: Model A motor froze-up
Unless someone changed the mounting bolts, all 3 should be the same, 3/8" x 1" with a lock washer under each.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2013, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 257
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Re: Model A motor froze-up
Funny you should mention that, because I was going to ask the same thing last night, but got sidetracked and forgot.:D
I was wondering if all the valves are unstuck, so all cylinders have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2013, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 257
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Re: Model A motor froze-up
That's great news.
I can't take credit for the tool design though because I saw someone had made one and it was posted on Jim Mason's website. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to use a couple...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2013, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 257
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Re: Model A motor froze-up
As long as the crankshaft moves a little back and forth, then continued rocking should get it to slowly rotate more. That's good that you got the fan free because a stuck water pump can greatly hold...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2013, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 257
Views: 73,610
Re: Model A motor froze-up
That's great news. I knew as long as you got the fan to move any at all, it wouldn't be long until the engine goes all the way around. Hopefully you don't also have4 a bunch of stuck valves. If you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2013, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 257
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Re: Model A motor froze-up
By rocking the car in high gear you get the most leverage, and by rocking back and forth the crank is forced to move both directions. Low or reverse will give the crankshaft very little force.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2013, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 257
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Re: Model A motor froze-up
I wouldn't worry about draining the pan yet, but it would be nice to loosen the plug to see if antifreeze comes out first. It it does, then it might be time to take the engine apart. I had to do a GM...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2013, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 257
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2013, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 257
Views: 73,610
Re: Model A motor froze-up
Here's the tool I made to help with stuck motors. With a good soak and this tool, hopefully it would come free. But as mentioned earlier, soak the cylinders first then try rocking the car back and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2013, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 257
Views: 73,610
Re: Model A motor froze-up
A 4 wheel moving cart works well.:D:p
I would remove the 4 spark plugs and squirt some diesel and ATF, or Kroil, or any good penetrating oil, let it set for a day or two, then put the car in high...
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