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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 09:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 880
Posted By ursus
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion

Probably a previous owner of all the cracked A and B blocks I have acquired over the years.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-24-2024, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 344
Posted By ursus
Re: valve clearence , B motor

A new NOS Ford Model B cam or some other interpretation thereof? The stock Model B cam had an intake lobe lift of 0.334 inches (0.015 inch valve clearance) and an exhaust lobe lift of 0.341 inches...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-24-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 344
Posted By ursus
Re: valve clearence , B motor

Have you measured the lift on all of the lobes on the B-cam?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-27-2024, 09:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,090
Posted By ursus
Re: What to spray onto metel immeditely after removing rust?

Exactly! I haven't found anything better, provided you don't leave the treated material exposed to rain or ocean spray.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2024, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 556
Posted By ursus
Re: Racked Radiator Shell

I would mount the radiator to the front crossmember then mount the shell to the radiator. You may be surprised that what looks "racked" off the pickup will turn out to be OK when mounted in place.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-23-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 713
Posted By ursus
Re: pinion gear double cup bearing issue

How can a new bearing race be secured in a banjo when the interference fit of the casting has been spun out as shown in the photo? A new double cup race shouldn't be floating around in the banjo.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-21-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 620
Posted By ursus
Re: Oil, pan, front seal retainer

I have thought that the seal outer surface beds into the rough surface which prevents the seal from being spun in the retainer, especially on initial start-up when there is a lot radial torque...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 714
Posted By ursus
Carb Disassembly Tips

I'm about to clean and rebuild several Zenith Model A and B carbs and looking for a better approach to removing the choke and throttle plate screws. This has been previously problematic because...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-16-2024, 12:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 589
Posted By ursus
Re: Update on 1928-48 Universal Joint kit installation

The C-clips are made of spring steel which explains why it is difficult to coax them out of the grooves. The trick is to give the clips a hard smack with a dull chisel. This helps to relieve the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 589
Posted By ursus
Re: Update on 1928-48 Universal Joint kit installation

Also of interest would be a source for the circular spring clips. They are an odd size which is hard to approximate using the common SAE or metric sizes. When being pushed into position they are...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-14-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By ursus
Re: Easy Engine Sludge Removal

It helps to remove as much sludge manually before spraying on the oven cleaner. I use an old putty knife and a plastic spatula. The warmer the block the faster goes the process, so I never bother...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-10-2024, 12:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By ursus
Re: engine knock

The dipper tray was lowered in late 1931 for the Model A in order to accommodate changes designed to reduce oil consumption while better distributing oil throughout the tray. This was carried...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-06-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By ursus
Re: Drilled crank?

The B crank already has pressurized oil to the main bearings. The drilling is to allow pressurized oil to the rod bearings which, on the original crankshaft, were oiled by dippers.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-02-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 877
Posted By ursus
Re: Best Electric Fuel Pump?

But will any of them run on 6 volts?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-31-2024, 06:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 877
Posted By ursus
Re: Best Electric Fuel Pump?

Since most electric fuel pumps are designed for 12 volt systems, what happens when one is installed in a 6-volt system. If it runs at 3 PSI on 12 volts, does it run at 1.5 PSI on 6 volts?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-30-2024, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 628
Posted By ursus
Re: Dad’s Creative Writing

I have observed that this addiction can run in families.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-12-2024, 09:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 955
Posted By ursus
Re: T rear spring in the rear of model a??

The 10-leaf was for a sedan. The coupe had an 8-leaf and the roadster a 7-leaf. The roadster rear spring had a different (lower) profile than the others and a unique spring pack configuration.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-06-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 934
Posted By ursus
Re: Rod alignment

I have to ask about another area where a notch often forms: on rear axle shafts where the seal riding on the shaft can form a concentric groove. Would this create a stress riser that might cause the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-05-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,456
Posted By ursus
Re: Stainless valves problem

The guy that replaced the valves in my engine showed me the results of his work by demonstrating the following: each valve must be loose enough in the guide to fall by its own weight, that it should...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-18-2023, 01:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By ursus
Re: Ok-ok, so I finally got one of the Servants to put up the tree

I can almost smell the scent of that tree. Merry Christmas!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-04-2023, 11:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,405
Posted By ursus
Re: Brass fuel gauge float ?'s

Check out the plastic floats sold for use in riding lawnmowers and garden tractors.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-24-2023, 12:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,180
Posted By ursus
Re: Zenith throttle plate modification

The early Model B Zenith carbs (B-1 type) featured a notched groove in the upper surface of the throttle plate adjacent to the idle port hole. This was later eliminated with the change to the B-2...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-12-2023, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 945
Posted By ursus
Re: Ford poured rear bearing

On the Model B rear main, Ford made the oil grooves in the form of an "X" and extended the grooves to the forward end and down the thrust face, thus creating an open pathway to the sump. I wonder if...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-07-2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,403
Posted By ursus
Re: Bearing clearance

21/32 inch sockets available on Amazon. Mine cost 5 bucks.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-24-2023, 11:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,992
Posted By ursus
Re: Hydraulic Brake Conversion

I think Jim Brierley is referring to Cunifer tubing which is a copper-nickel alloy that is more easily bent into the shapes that would permit installation in the tight quarters of an installation...
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