Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2021, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 33
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Re: Engine value.
I just purchased 4 complete Model B engines
The running take out, which I way over paid for, was the worst of the bunch.
The deck is cracked and the block sealed with water glass.
The piston...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
08-25-2021, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,646
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2021, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,937
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2021, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,013
Re: "It ran well when I parked it!"
Not uncommon for a valve to stick open when setting for a long time.
You can verify by pulling the side cover or you could be able to look into the cylinder thru the plug hole. I have a buddy that...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
08-24-2021, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,646
Compression PSI
Hello to all in T land
I acquired a 1918 T Roadster awhile back, though it has electric start added and changed to a steel firewall.
It was running pretty rough and I started down the road of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2021, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,120
Re: Looking for commiseration
Yeah, I hear you
Working on old cars can kind of be like drinking from a spittoon sometimes...
I had three engines in my Cabriolet in one week and then the LF brake fell apart on the test...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-29-2020, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,590
Re: Valve Cover
How old is the gasoline that you are running it on....the gas of today is made to burn, not be stored. Some fresh gas may help though the T engine is pretty forgiving on fuel, however this is...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-11-2020, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,768
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-11-2020, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,590
Re: Valve Cover
Seafoam works wonders on sticky valves. Straight on the valve stem
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2017, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,001
Re: Leaking head gasket
I agree with the re-torque and pay attention to the fastener by the distributor. Someone may have wimped out on it. I always pull the distributor to tighten.
Barsleak, the modern stuff has...
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