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    28 - 29 Pickup top irons

    Bump up, maybe someone will address the question
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    28 - 29 Pickup top irons

    Attached are photos of my main top bow for my RDSTR/PU. On those photos I have marked in near proximity holes of 1/4" diameter that were drilled for whatever reason. Those marks do not indicate the holes for the for side curtains, or for the two buckles that mount the bow to the stanchions. Are...
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    Taking a Poll - 39/40 Owners

    1-76 2-40 3-45 4-sedan 5-Dlx 6-sw
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    32 Sedan Plodder Flatty. Will packing the relief valve improve idle oil pressure?

    I would try an 8BA pump. The one you used doesn't look like the 8ba one.
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    32 Sedan Plodder Flatty. Will packing the relief valve improve idle oil pressure?

    Mart, are you running a 40lb pump, or an 80lb pump.
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    59A Plodder: Low Oil pressure! Can I fix it?

    Mart, did you happen to shim the pressure relief valve in the block up front. A stiffer spring there will prevent the front relief from defeating the pumps ability to hold pressure. Especially at idle. Did not see anyone else make that observation. My feeble memory is not sure your block has...
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    Excessive crank end float.

    Deuce5window.....The way the bearing fits the saddle would require the bearing thrust to be bent outward and then machined parallel to the crank thrust surface. I dont like the need to make the shim to properly backup the bearing thrust. Have i lost you........?
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    Excessive crank end float.

    Just a little input on this very interesting problem Mart. I like the idea of building up the thrust surface of the bearing to restore the proper thrust, but I would do it a little differently. With your skills and tools you should have no problem using solder to attach a brass shim to the...
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    8BA What are these bolts for?

    Definitely some one's jurry rig solution.
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    1928-29 Ford roadster door bumpers

    On the forward jam, the bumper hole is 2 inches below the hole for the bottom screw of the hinge. The other is on the rear jam, 2 inches below the top of the cab rail.
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    model B piston clearance in the block

    Pete gave you the proper answer.
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    What is it?

    My guess would be the under support brackets for the floor boards.
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    Death of Dan Krehbiel

    He has always been one of my favorite people. My wife and i did some long distance touring with Dan and his wife Bonnie. Dan was a great resource and dear friend. Another big hole in my heart for a terrific guy.
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    Distributor rotation direction

    Bad link!
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    Reflecting cylinder walls

    It only needs a new head gasket. Why are you trying to find trouble? Replace the gasket and drive to your heart's content.
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