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    Do you have a Ford Flathead V8 H-block?

    When I was in the Army in Germany in '56 to '59 we used German Ford trucks to haul laundry. They were flat head V8's with the distributor behind the rt. cylinder head. I had already owned a '33 a '40 and a '46 before I went there and was into the engines on all 3 and friends cars too so I was...
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    four blade vs. two blade fan

    The four blade fan was installed in 1934 by dealers for customers that complained about running too hot. I have not checked it out myself but supposedly on a slow hard pull the four blade fan will move more air, that is; slow engine speed. I always install a one-piece two blade fan. I advise you...
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    tighten rear axle nut

    I have replaced more than a dozen rear axles on early Fords because the owner or mechanic insisted on just leaving the nut finger tight. On V8 it will shear the key but a T or an A it will most likely just wear the keyway wider. I am replacing a model A axle right now because it is so badly...
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    Model A steering columns

    I'll take a steering colum, I need one for a '30. Aaron Griffey (5100415-1219 agriffey@yahoo.com
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    want axle shaft

    Need good used axle shaft for a model A. Aaron Griffey (510)4151219 agriffey@yahoo.com
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    Need steering column for a '30

    I need a steering column mast jacket for a '30 model A. Will buy a complete column if you have one.
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    Grundy Antique Car Insurance

    A very close friend is insured with Hagerty. Last year his car was totaled by a rear-ender. He and his wife were both injured. The insurance company paid them off for the car and fought for them for other claims and expenses just as you would hope any insurance company would. I was impressed. No...
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    Use of RTV on Rear Main

    Damn!! the stuff you learn on these forums! I didn't know that. "Anerobic" means that the sealer is the type that cures when you seal off the air supply. I like it in some places because you don't have to hurry.
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    Rumble seat danger!

    I know a guy who got a warning from a cop that saidyou can't have people in the rumble seat while on a public road or highway anymore.???
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    6 v + grd. turn signal audio alarm solution:

    Auto Zone has a louder 12 volt flasher I've been putting in my 12 volt cars. Not too loud but loud enough to notice. Not model A related but my Chrysler Town & Country sounds a chime if the directional lights are left on for too long. I like that feature for when I'm cruising the freeways with...
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    front cross member

    Bert's does not have one for a '30. Thanks to all who have posted on this subject. I've been around model A cars and a few trucks the last 60+ years and never knew about the solid front mount before.
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    Head bolts

    Model T Fords had coarse bolts. When changing to a high compression head most Many good T builders use model A head studs. Especially with high compression heads. In order to get the same gasket crush as 50ft. lbs. you'd get with a fine thread you'd have to torque a coarse bolt to 72. When you...
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    front cross member

    Thanks folks. So how can I tell the early from the late? I need one for a '30.
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    front cross member

    Is the front cross member of the frame the same for all years of Model A?
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    laycock volvo overdrive oil

    The Volvos used 80-90 except when they had an overdrive. In the overdrive equipped cars the transmission bearings were different and the trans and overdrive used ATF. Since there is a clutch in the overdrive that engages when the unit is under power it would be bst to use ATF as it will not...
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