Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-05-2020, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,212
Re: Strange "Clanking Noise" at Idle
My 1956 292/Fordomatic had a noise that sounded just like that, and went completely away at just above idle. I removed the flywheel and it had loose rivets which hold the mounting tabs to the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-23-2019, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,156
Re: 56 window glass
Watch out for glass thickness. I replaced all my side window glass about 15 years ago from the Crown Victoria Association (if I remember correctly). If not from there, it was from Concours Parts. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2019, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,684
Re: Model A starter clunk then no electrical
I've had batteries behave like this - providing a low current, but when you hit it with a high current demand something opens inside the battery. Have you tried a different battery. Since it's a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2019, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,439
Re: Removing Bondo.
X3 on propane torch. Heat a small section (on the underside if accessible) just enough so that it peels off with a putty knife. Move to another section some distance away. Keep feeling the panel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-21-2019, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,815
Re: Rebuilt Motor
Do you have a high compression head? Compression pressure should (roughly) be the compression ratio x atmospheric pressure (14.7 psi at sea level and 68* F). A 6:1 CR would relate to the #3 and #4...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2019, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,832
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2019, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,832
Re: I think my exhaust valves are burnt
I agree with Dick S. Do a diagnosis first. Obtain (or make from an old spark plug) an air fitting that will screw into the spark plug hole on #3 and hook up a compressor hose to it. Do the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2019, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,767
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2019, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,524
Re: Backfiring when clutching
You might check your battery cable that runs from the battery to the starter. If it's routed incorrectly and/or incorrect length, it might be contacting the pedal arm and almost worn through the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2019, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 8,898
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2019, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,579
Re: Another nice old pic....
Looks like the "Train Car" was a slow moving affair. The speed reduction in the chain drive looks like somewhere between 3:1 - 4:1 . However, anything over 25 mph looks like it might be a bad idea....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2019, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,200
Re: Engine mount rubber replacement
I removed the left side motor mount by utilizing two simple 5/8" all threads connected by a threaded collar. One end to the frame and the other end against the end of the clutch/brake shaft. Like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2019, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,755
Re: Something different....
Maybe he wanted the more narrow 21" tires for "mushing" through the snow. Don't see snow in the picture though. However, maybe it's coming. You can see the rearmost dogs' breath so it's probably...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2019, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,865
Re: Paint type
I've used lacquer and epoxy primer from TCP with no known problems. I had used PPG lacquer prior to using TCP and didn't see much (if any) difference. I did notice that their price for a gallon of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2018, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,109
Re: What Type of Timing Gear
When I received my engine from the rebuilder (I did the assembly), the fiber gear had zero backlash at one position and way too much backlash 180* from there. The center must have been miss-machined....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2018, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,408
Re: Adjusting the timing for hilly driving..
There are several other things in addition to timing advance that will induce any Otto Cycle gasoline engine to detonate (ping).
Higher coolant temperature resulting in higher combustion...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2018, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,665
Re: Battery
"Does your Schumacher charger also have the repair/desulfating feature when on 6v?"
I think it does, but not sure. While I was charging my battery I noticed that the battery voltage was up to 6.3...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2018, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,665
Re: Battery
Here's an update to my original post #1. Thank you for all the excellent replies and advice! I neglected to state the type of electrical system on my car. It is 6 volt, positive ground, original...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2018, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,665
Re: Battery
J Franklin - I've never obtained even 7 years from a battery. Would you be willing to reveal how you maintain them?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2018, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,665
Battery
The battery in my 29 Roadster went from working fine yesterday, parked it in the garage last night, and this morning it is totally dead (0 volts). Won't take a charge. Got it from NAPA about 3 years...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2018, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 9,156
Re: Model A flywheeel lightened
There are two separate types of vibration in regard to a rotating crankshaft/flywheel/drive line. Lateral vibrations and torsional vibrations. Lateral vibrations are caused by mismatch of weights...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2018, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,829
Re: Transmission oil,I searched
The EP (Extreme Pressure) additives in some gear oils are activated by heat. It would be interesting to see the test in post #11 repeated, except keeping the gear oil at around 200 Deg F for an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2018, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,165
Re: Fender welting
I'm having trouble visualizing the welting for the 1930 front fender.
The JS say, "On the 1930 fender (with the front part of the splash shield integral with the fender) the welting was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2018, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,165
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2018, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,165
Re: Fender welting
WHN, I'm just starting to install my fenders and splash aprons on my 1930 Briggs Town Sedan. Could you provide some details on "it can be a pain to get right"? Thanks.
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