Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2018, 07:30 PM
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Views: 7,999
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2018, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,891
Re: oil pressure
There are three dams in the lifter chamber I don't believe oil should ever flow over any of them. They are used to keep oil in the area's of the main bearing tubes when going up or down long steep...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2018, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,527
Re: High volume oil pump.
Using a clear plastic lifter cover drain back tube on a fresh rebuilt engine with fresh stock pump I have discoverd that at higher rpm the pump will drain the pan faster then the oil can return. At...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2017, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,981
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2017, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,364
Re: Bars leak duration
I used Bars Leak to temporally fix some nasty cracks under the valve seats of a 9n ford tractor in 1986. It has been used hard ever since and not leaked a drop. The answer is Bars Leak will last at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2017, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 1
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Babbitt metal
I believe from reading online that the original ford babbitt formula was 86% tin 7% copper 7% antimony. I have the chance to purchase some babbitt bars that are 91% tin 4.5% copper 4.5 antimony, it's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2017, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,351
Re: My Fleet Is Growing
Been working the ##& out of a 47 8n for as long as I can remember, can't kill it tough tractor, just dug out from under a 3ft snowfall with it a week ago. I think ford built some pickups in the 40's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2017, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,291
Re: B Camshaft
The B cam I have is like new with right size bearing diameters haven't measured the lift, did not know there were three different B cam's. I have nothing against a new one but the one I have dosnt...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2017, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,291
Re: B Camshaft
Ok wow that sums it up. Does anyone make the 1.187" tappets preferably adjustable?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2017, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,291
B Camshaft
Hello I have a B cam in excellent condition that I would like to use in my model A engine. I also have new single lock tappets that measure 1.120" at the base. Are these compatible or do I need to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2017, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 344
Views: 37,535
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2017, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,868
Re: Distributor housing cracks
I had the same problem recently, my solution was to turn the OD of the cracked area to .710" and down about .250".
Next a steel bushing was made ID .709" (light press fit) .750 OD .250 long. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2016, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,746
Re: Cleaning out crud in water jackets
Just did this yesterday. Took a piece of 1/4 thick 2" wide 3" long steel plate and drilled two 7/16" holes to match the holes in block. Next i drilled and tapped 3/8" pipe plug hole near were the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2016, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,327
Re: transmission shift lever
My reproduction lever did the same as in post seven, just started to turn left or right. I discoverd that it was made in two pieces sleeved together and silver soldered. Never even made it out of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2016, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,368
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2015, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,170
Re: Very noisy ride 1931 coupe
Installed a set this spring using used 600w from transmition. They dripped for a few weeks then stopped, no squeaks rides more smoothly.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2015, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,036
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2015, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,036
Brass GVA driver
I have a Zienith 2 carb that has a brass GVA driver. The inside rod is steel and staked into position. Is this an aftermarket part Or did ford use these?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2015, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,119
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2015, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,196
Center main boo boo
Dismantled an engine puchased just for the block. When pulling the crank it was found that the center main was completely stripped of all Babbitt. The rods and other bearings looked like new. It...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2015, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,003
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2015, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,499
Re: Best plugs..??
Re-pop 3x champion seem to chew their way through pretty good. Got them as a gift, an expensive gift.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2015, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,510
Re: Float needle sticking
The steel needle and brass seat combination have been used for years in many different kinds of cars tractors small engines and what have you. Not very often do they need replacement but frequently...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2015, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,017
Sharing a smile
Was out with the coupe yesterday afternoon and pulled into a small store. In the car parked next to me was a little boy maybe 6 or 7 who put down his window and said. " That's a nice car mister". I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2015, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,966
Re: Short Pitman steering arm
I believe the shortend arm also puts less stress on the steering gear. The input shock from the front wheels hitting a pothole or stirking a curb is reduced. Less mechanical advantage.
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