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    Jim Brierley

    Get well Jim, I still refer to your book when I get conflicting advice. We need you Bob
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    FSI distributor issue

    Jim, I have a 6-1 head and had to make a shim for the FSI to limit total advance to 20 deg. Thanks to tbirdtbird
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    Vaporlock and the ensuing conversations

    They are adding BUTANE to our gas now to get rid of it. Before the EPA the refineries just burned it off It only causes problems in an open fuel system as in carburetors. The zenith carb is cast iron and obsorbs a lot of heat. The after market carbs like the tilli not so much. The 1/4 inch...
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    Rod nuts

    Thanks everyone, the collective advice usually provides a good answer. Bob
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    Rod nuts

    In his book 4-bangers & me Jim Brierley recommends using ARP 12 point rod nuts. Are these to be used without lock washers and can they be re-used to adjust shims? When I dropped my pan the other day I found the carter pins so far down and loose they served no practical purpose. thanks Bob
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    Rims

    Thanks for the input guys, If I were a vender at Hershey or anywhere trying to sell rims I would have the spindle set up at my display table, but that is just me. The dime idea was one I did not think about. I am running on rims that I have to grind down the washers to keep them from hitting...
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    Rims

    On my way to Hershey, any advice on how to check Rims other than take a lug nut along. Also determin determine value? Bob
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    Landau Irons

    I have seen several sport coups with a stainless steel snap on center on their landau irons. Do any of you know who made them or has a set for sale? Thanks Bob
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    Extra A Engine!

    Was he selling the rims? Do you have a contact for him? Thanks Bob
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    Hershey

    OK gang, I am going to Hershey to look for 19" rims. Can anyone recommend a booth among that giant maze that might be fruitful? Thanks
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    Wheels

    OK JW. but the car drives like crap on the brake drums
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    Throwing Out Good Model A Parts

    asapguy, I do not see rims in your listing of parts! I sure need a pair og good wheels Bob
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    Wheels

    Wow AL, I did not know that. I guess it should have been obvious. That enplanes why the lug nut holes ware on a model A and not on modern cars.
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    Wheels

    I have a problem with my wheels that I have not seen on the Barn. My lug nut holes are to big from years of use. I have the thicker SS washers but still need to grind them down so they do not protrude beyond the rim. I have also bought SS lug nuts that are used on boat trailers. They have a...
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    Throwing Out Good Model A Parts

    Tom, It is a mind set. After 30 years in the military and frequent moves with limited shipping weight, " IF YOU HAVE NOT USED IT IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS YOU DONT NEED IT." Having said that, with my 30 sport coup every modification I make I am keeping the original parts but I still have to...
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