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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-28-2022, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 698
Posted By Fwilkinson
Re: Metal Data Plate

Drive them in with a hammer.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-17-2021, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,651
Posted By Fwilkinson
Re: GAV wont stay put

I guess the GAV knows where it wants to run.
A half turn is just right.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-06-2021, 09:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,841
Posted By Fwilkinson
Re: Rear axle shaft thread broken

GRutter:
that was a great video you shared.
There is always another way to do things if you think about it.
Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,959
Posted By Fwilkinson
Re: Don't go changing parts

I totally agree.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-02-2019, 01:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,576
Posted By Fwilkinson
Re: Diff assembly coming soon

I have used trial bearings to check set-ups in building gear sets in farm equipment where I worked. You hone out the trial bearing just enough to slip on the shaft and check for proper shims behind...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-01-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,427
Posted By Fwilkinson
Re: differential assembly

Review Tom Endy’s procedure of axle rebuilding. It is on the Santa Anita As website. It will show you all the steps and tools needed to complete the task.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-01-2019, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,427
Posted By Fwilkinson
Re: differential assembly

No need to remove bearings. Just press them further onto the carrier.
You may ruin the bearing trying to remove it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-31-2019, 04:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,427
Posted By Fwilkinson
Re: differential assembly

The space behind the bearing needs to be “.000”.
.010 is not good enough. The bearings need to be pressed further onto the carrier. Make certain the cups are fully installed in the axle housings...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-20-2019, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,730
Posted By Fwilkinson
Re: Body & Frame Connection

I Have a 1931 roadster and a 1931 coupe. Both of them have the exact same blocks and body bolts as yours. The one hole on the frame is not used on the coupe or roadster body mounting. Both of my...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,574
Posted By Fwilkinson
Re: Stalls When Braking

Thanks 160B.
You are correct. I was asleep at the wheel I think.
After I adjusted the fuel level in my carburetor to 3/4” below the seam
the stalling during braking stopped.
Thanks,
Fred
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2019, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,574
Posted By Fwilkinson
Re: Stalls When Braking

I have had this same problem. Stalling while braking. I check all the normal things but still had stalling.
The fix I used was to lower the float level.
The fuel level is supposed to be set at...
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