Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2023, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 566
Cork seal in Block
I am installing a new cork gasket in the rear block. After installing seems that the crank will not go all the way down.Am I missing something here? I am thinking I need to bolt the cap down and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2022, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,515
Re: Rear Main leaking.
Thank ya"ll for your input. On the repair any thoughts? Maybe reattached the piece that came out or???
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2022, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,515
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2022, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,515
Re: Rear Main leaking.
Here are some more pictures of my rear main. It appears to be that way both sides. A repair? Can that be repaired ? And yes I 0.0015 clearance.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2022, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,515
Rear Main leaking.
Been having a lot of oil coming out the clutch housing bottom. Checked the tube not clogged. Also clearance was 15.This is the second time trying to fix
this problem. Removed the motor out this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2022, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,082
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2022, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,082
Valve Guides
How much movement should a valve have in a valve guide? It appears that there is some gap causing the valve to rock back and forth. So how would you tell if it is time to change? it is very little...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2022, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,957
Re: Oil top of Piston
You mentioned that the cam tunnel rear gasket could have been compromised.
If that gasket was compromised could that leak down in the bell housing and coming out the hole with the carter key or pin?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2022, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,957
Re: Oil top of Piston
I took off the valve cover and checked lash and it could use a wee bit of adjustment but nothing alarming.
I did take the compression ring off and measured it and .024 i don't have any larger gauge...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2022, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,957
Re: Oil top of Piston
I pulled the piston and the ring was intact.
The next thing I rotated the valve assembly and it appeared to be working properly.Next I am going to pull the valve cover and inspect the valves. When...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2022, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,957
Re: Oil top of Piston
The rings on the #2 cylinder there were no cracked or broke rings. Tested 0 compression shot of oil and got 60lbs.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2022, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,957
Oil top of Piston
This all started with the rear Main leaking bad. I started with dropping pan and checking rear main tube for blockage. Checked clearance it was .0015 on the rear main. Put it all back together and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2022, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 689
Rear Main leaking.
First I dropped the pan to check rear main for blockage in the tube going out the slinger. I did recently add a High compression Head 6.5.
I did a compression check all cylinders 1,4,3 120lbs ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2022, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,958
No holes in Pan Gasket
Replacing Pan gasket . Ordered it from a supplier and it came with everything needed to do the job. One thing the rail cork gasket had no holes. Is this normal?
Well low and behold there were some...
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Forum: Model-A
03-28-2021, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 482
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,053
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,053
Re: Mount Wind Screen
Thanks Ya"ll for the info. Took the frame apart and found the flat bar with the threads. so Back in business. Thanks Again.453125
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,053
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,053
Re: Mount Wind Screen
Yes I have the stanchions. So should there be some type of nut attached to the windshield? Only holes there. I have these studs which I believe are correct. The Roadster is 1930. Would sure like a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2021, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,053
Mount Wind Screen
How to you mount the windscreen? I see to holes at the top nothing there to anchor to. Can someone give me some direction how to attach.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2021, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 961
Re: Trunk hinge install Help!!
yes understatement I have been working on the doors and at one point ready to slit my wrists. LOL. But ya just cant quit. Walk away and come back and that for me works the best.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2021, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 961
Re: Trunk hinge install Help!!
Thanks for the info. Nothing is countersunk. But that can be handled. What threw me off was the center screw but I think you have me on the right trackThanks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2021, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 961
Trunk hinge install Help!!
If someone could help with these Hinges for the trunk lid. It looks like the top hole is for the pin on the trunk lid. This hinge has pin in the center. What Am I missing? None of the holes are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2020, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,193
Re: Tach hook up.
Thanks Fellas looks like Westach is the way to go without spending a ton of time and money .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2020, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,193
Tach hook up.
I have the chance to get a cable drive tach. Where do you attach the cable to.
Is there a drive that attached to Dizzy?.Any help would be great. Thanks George
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