Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2022, 04:52 PM
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Re: Flywheel alignment
So, I've had some progress. I decided to check for vacuum leaks by spraying carb cleaner . It was leaking big time at the manifold to block joints. I had used brass nuts to hold on the manifold. One...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2022, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 30
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Re: Flywheel alignment
It has straps, not wires. I knocked the strap off the distributor post with a long screwdriver. It's still doing the same thing.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2022, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 30
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Re: Flywheel alignment
So now, I'm confused. I checked the valve adjustements and they ranged from 0.013"-0.015". See the attachment for specific cylinders.
I did a compression check and got 1 : 50, 2 : 50, 3 : 50, 4 :...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2022, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,217
Re: Flywheel alignment
The distributor cap, coil wire, coil, points and condenser are all new. I've ordered a new distributor body, as that's the only old electrical part remaining. Besides, it never hurts to have spares.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2022, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,217
Re: Flywheel alignment
When I pulled the plugs for that picture, I purposely put them back in other cylinders. Then I pulled #1 wire while running and got zero change. The problem didn't follow the spark plug, so I'm...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2022, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,217
Re: Flywheel alignment
It looks like I have a dead cylinder. Removing the #1 wire didn't change idle at all, where the other three had pronounced changes. There is a spark, but no combustion.
Additionally, I checked...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2022, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,217
Re: Flywheel alignment
It does have adjustable lifters. Maybe I'll try that before resorting to pulling either the engine or transmission.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2022, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,217
Re: Flywheel alignment
It shakes at all RPMs. It gets more intense as RPMs increase.
The clutch chatters a little but it's not bad. I didn't adjust the clutch fingers until after the engine was installed in the car so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2022, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,217
Re: Flywheel alignment
That's a good idea to measure the flywheel runout through the starter opening. I'll need to get a better dial indicator to do that.
I didn't make any valve or bearing adjustments on the new engine.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2022, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,217
Flywheel alignment
I'm relatively new to Model A's. I bought my '30 Tudor about five years ago. I drove it around for about six months before it lost a timing gear. In the course of repairing that, one of the local...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2022, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,668
Re: Sedan or tudor
I always assumed it was a clever piece of marketing. They got to include "Ford" in one name and Tudor sounds more elegant than plain old two-door.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2022, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 16
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