Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 771
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2024, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 454
Re: exhaust gasket
Yes, they cost twice as much, but the only one i use are the ones posted by blockhead. Copper on both sides. The extra cost is worth it. The CHEAP green one blow out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2024, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,193
Re: New tube shocks
Thanks for the reminder Bob C. The eyes on the VW shocks are measured in mm - not SAE. I juz went to local hardware and got all mm bolts drilled my brackets to match and problem solved.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2024, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,193
Re: New tube shocks
couple months I started a project to build my own brackets and put shocks on my current 31 coupe project. Research led me to late 60's- early 70's Volkswagon shocks. Brackets were made to fit and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 759
Re: Electric Fuel Shut off
Do not wire an electric fuel switch on same switch if you have an electronic distributor. The electritikkles dont like one another. As marshall says use a separate switch.
I have used them...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 870
Re: Flow testing a carb
here is my flow tester made from the instructions in Steve Paraters Carb booklet.
36" tall water column made from PCV pipe. Diameter of pipe is not criticle.
Water is fed to the top with a small...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2024, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,191
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2024, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 825
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2024, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 779
Re: Is this U-Joint play normal
If it is the riveted design as pictured above. Replace it. The "cross" in the new should slide left and right-up and down, but NO rotational play. None. Hold both ends in your hand. If it will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2024, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,302
Re: pulling engine?
I find it a lot easier and faster to pull and reinstall an engine without the bell house and transmissioin hanging on the back end.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2024, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,860
Re: Question about using Brumfield head
I, too, have been running B-F heads since the mid 90's. Currently running two of them.
Brent is right about the heat cycles and resurfacing. Be sure and check for straightness before you install....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2024, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,853
Re: Front and Rear Brakes, Drums
Here is my 2 cents. Replace the "equalizer" system on the front brakes with the currently available wedge system Make sure both left and right have the same type of activation.
Bevel the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2024, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 959
Re: Rod alignment
Does this small "notch" work the same when someone notches the rod on the shank to indicate whether it is for number one, two,three or four cylinder.? What i have seeen is usually done with a small...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2023, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,503
Re: Engine Install
I installed an engine in my chassi last Saturday. Transmission was already in the chassi.
Put Transmission in neutral. Remove inspetion plate from Clutch housing (Bell Housing). Using flashlight...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-18-2023, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,734
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-14-2023, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,175
Re: Electric fuel pump mounting location
Mine is mounted inside the frame rail. Couple inches behind the front crossmember. As far from the exhaust as possible and still able to make the bends in the fuel line to get to the Weber...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2023, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 671
Re: front hub help
The one on the left, the "thin" one is an early 1928 hub. Sometimes referred to as an "AR". The one on the right, the "thick" one is common 1929 thru 1931
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2023, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 983
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2023, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,983
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 516
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2023, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,746
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2023, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,852
Re: Head studs
Not exactly relatd to the OP'S thread about head studs, but close. Here are some interesting observations about Head Gaskets.
The space between number 3 and 4 cylinder and the space between number...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2023, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,837
Re: Rod knock?
Bent Rod slamming the rod journal forward and back makes the same "knock" as a loose rod "knock" Check your rod straightness.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2023, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,277
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2023, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 771
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