Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2021, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,010
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2021, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,864
Re: Flathead Cams
I ran a 400jr in a 41 coupe 3/8 x 3/8 motor, slightly larger than OP's but close. I used stock springs and ran two 97's with direct linkage. Stock springs were easy on the cam and I did not need to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2021, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,715
Re: Center main blowout
The center main bolt holes aren't really blind, there is a window in the block where the bolt ends, and I'll bet that bolt would spin out with a reverse drill. These engines are old and nothing lasts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2021, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,946
Re: Front motor mount
Apparently it is not uncommon to run onto these beehive spring setups, they must have been well advertised and marketed! I just replaced a set in a project I am building from various pieces, the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2021, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,128
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2021, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,516
Re: Lifetime of Distributor Points ?
I don't think it has been mentioned yet to check the point resistance. The old tach and dwell meters used to have a scale for point resistance, if that is within spec you can then set the dwell and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2021, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 641
Re: bore
If you are using a three piece oil ring they have a fair amount of drag when new.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2021, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,336
Re: Dynamite!
Where's my time machine.....I know it's around here somewhere!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2021, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 622
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2021, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,645
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2021, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,479
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2021, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,911
Re: Harbor Freight changes
The "brands" I'm talking about are HF brands created by them unless I'm mistaken. I have spent plenty with them over the years and don't really have any complaints until the recent changes, they are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2021, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,911
Re: Harbor Freight changes
Used to be, if you played the coupon game you could get some deals. Now that the flyers are gone, and those discount coupons are gone, I just don't feel the same. They are going upscale with a lot of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-31-2021, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 946
Re: '54 FE conversion
I remember something about reversing the motor mounts, because there is a slight offset to them. Can't remember if it tweaked the engine forward or backward. I did this swap but it was an honest 50...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2021, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2021, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 714
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2021, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 967
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2021, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 978
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2021, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 978
Re: Piston and cylinder clearance / measurement???
The popular, foreign made pistons sold by most of the suppliers call for .003 clearance. That is too tight for these pistons, they are solid skirt and they mistakenly give the spec that is used for a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2021, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,720
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2021, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 963
Re: Tattersfield, a piece of history.
Isky sold a "cheater" cam for these applications, stock lift but more duration. Catalog said it "would not pass a visual inspection", but if only the lift was checked while in the engine you were OK....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2021, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 927
Re: aluminum radiators
Do the Model A versions use a stock A cap? I have not seen this mentioned in the ads or listings, seems to get glossed over.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2021, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 351
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2021, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,975
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2021, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 921
Re: Nitrocellulose
I always wondered about this, was told no more lacquer but I still see gallon cans of thinner at the hardware store. Retired now but in the past I sprayed a lot of acrylic lacquer.
Thanks for the...
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