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    Looking for a running engine

    Hi there, I have a 31' and need an engine rebuild but looking for a running engine instead in the western washington area.
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    How to replace Ignition Switch wires on A Model

    I am assuming you are talking about the single wire from the switch to the distributor ? The way I did that was to take the switch out of the dash and dist. Look at the back of the switch housing and I used a file to cut away enough material to then pry the back of the housing off. I used a...
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    how to align doors

    My car not painted yet. Doors were all sagging from years of kids hanging off them. I used cut off bolts and put them in between the the hinges and closed the door spreading the hinges back out to where the doors fit and close perfectly. Rear doors were much harder than front but I did not...
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    Head milling

    I don't see why not. I was wondering how to resurface the flywheel without using the lathe. Who can tell me more about lightening the fly wheel ????
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    Pulled the engine on my Roadster yesterday

    I had my T block done and it is not bored in line with the block. I made it work but it took a L o n g time to do it. My A block went in the shop yesterday for hardened seats and valves, then it's off for new babbitt next week. I REALLY hope he bores it correctly this time.
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    Engine colors

    Not that interested in using a book when I have you guys for info but thank you. Looked like my block might have been gray but it may have been faded that much. Is this green the same as my T block ??
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    Head milling

    Lot's of good info here. Thank you. On my T I decked the block to have nice flat surface for sealing. I work at a machine shop and can use anything I want. I did not measure the height of the block but I will before it goes back together to see what it currently is. I put the block in our...
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    Engine colors

    I have a '31 what colors are the engine, trans, bell housing oil tube supposed to be ???
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    Head milling

    How much can I take off ? Is it worth it ? Engine apart and clean today. Tomorrow I will deck the block then off for Babbitt.
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    Model A heater

    I used one on my T coupe but did not want to cut the floor boards either. So I plugged the rear of the manifold heater and cut a new hole in the side and ran a hose accross the head and down to the front corner of the cab. The heat comes up through the steel part of the floor. On the T there is...
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    Babbitt bearing inserts

    Who wants to tell me the truth about using them. Good and Bad ?? Who uses them and how much machining to the block is required. I am not interested in using the rod inserts just the block. Thank you in advance,,,,,,,,,I think. Lol.,
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    6v vs 12v coil

    Yep. Any auto parts store can get one if it doesn't already have one in stock. They will probably ask you the ding dong question of " What are you working on ? " tell them it's a 72' chevy. It used the internal resistor on my truck.
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    New to the Barn

    Nice !
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    Ok, I'm in! MAFCA NW regional meet in Bend, OR

    Exciting ! I know last year I was able to attend my first Model T event outside my local club as well and it was a Hoot! Have fun, my "A" won't be ready for any touring for at least another year. Jerry O. Carbon Canyon Model T Club Carbonato , Wa.
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    6v vs 12v coil

    They actually make 2 types of 12 volt coils. One of which you mention and the other has a built in resistor.
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