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  1. Chopshop13

    Light smoke from breather.

    I've noticed that my 8ba (stock) is a missing some fine smoke from its stock breather. it does seem to do it mostly on start-up and warm in, which makes me think rings. I guess this could be from a variety of reasons, would you like to name a few
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    Removal of breather (59a) options?

    Hi, sorry to ask such a novice question and the answer seems pretty obvious but I'd like to know peoples solutions. On my new build its 59 a which is being stroked and bored, pretty hot motor, what I want to know is if I put a plate on the inlet manifold covering the mechanical fuel pump and...
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    Fordbarn Website icon

    Hi, I have noticed that when you are on the Ford barn.com the website has an icon, the white F with an orange background. Which looks good. But when you enter the forum the icon is gone and you just left of the little white piece of paper envelope. I recommend that you apply the logo to all...
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    Cowl, passenger door, firewall and gas tank for Coupe 30-31.

    I'm looking for the above parts that are for 30 to 31 model a coupe. Cowl, firewall, gas tank and front axle. + Right side/passenger door. I'm also looking for other early Ford front axles and suspension components (what have you) .
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    59a on regular style engine stand.

    Hi, i have a flathead specific engine stand at home which i keep my motor on, my engine builder has my motor a59a, im having it rebuilt at the moment. Now he has it on a regular stand bolted directly to the back of the block and would proclaim theres nothing wrong with that. Now i want to know...
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    28-36 ford axle, various, more than one.

    Im looking for 28 to 36 Ford axles, and or model a axles, I'd like to buy more than one at a time so if you have two let me know.
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    eab Head torque settings using High tensile cap screws?

    As the title suggests i need Head bolt torque settings using High tensile cap screws on my eab? They have high tensile washers under them. Regards
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    WTD: Bulk model A front axles

    Im looking to buy a number, between 6-12 model A axles. Im only interested in straight ones Preferably not too pitted etc. They dont have to be perfect but useable. Preferably westcoast to keep shipping down but ill consider from all over. What do you have and what are you asking?
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    Wtd: Firewall for 30-31 model A

    Im looking for a nice condition 30-31 firewall, my body is a coupe but i assume firewalls from other bodystyles will work. some damage will be fine.
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    wtd: 2 Model A coupe doors and hinges. 30-31

    Im looking for good condition doors for a 30-31 coupe, Dont have to be a matching pair. Preferbly with hinges. I need just the Right, passengers door now. Thanks jw hash for the door
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    Volvo 164 power steering box (similar to 140)

    I have here an excelent condition volvo 164 p/s box. with any of the many adapter plates available for a 140 box, you can have precise and light weight steering in a 49-51 ford shoebox. plus 52-54 ford cars too.
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    Weak spark in Flathead with SBC Distributor

    Hi Ive installed a remanufactured and modified SBC points dizzy in my flathead and its giving a very weak spark and is missing intermittently, sparks so weak my timing light doesnt pick it up at all. i havent touched the points, they are at .008" could be the problem? plugs are NGK B-6L gapped...
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    WTB: Flathead FordOmatic throttle control

    Im looking for the brackets and mechanisms that are used to regulate a FordOmatic, by way of the throttle position. so that would include everything from a 51-54. basically i have the carburetor, engine, transmission and nothing else.
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    Does touching bearing surfaces ruin them?

    When i first worked in a performance automotive workshop where as well as fabrication(my trade), engines were built. The owner told me never to touch the surface of a new bearing (such as a main or big-end). And i understood it was to do with the oils and acids on the skin interacting with the...
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    Wanted: 49-51 Ford, Oil pressure Guage

    As stated im looking for one oil pressure guage since i broke mine. I have 51 deluxe. I dont know if the guages changed from 49,50 and 51 but my car is a 51. Regards
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    More FordOmatic questions.

    Ok, so we rebuilt the valve body acording to your help, thankyou. So were driving in all gears now, here are our issues. 1. Slight slippage in reverse 2. in D only theres a slight wurrling noise only when idling, moreso when trans warms 3. lo drives well but at over half throttle the trans...
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    I need an exploded diagram Ford-o-matic

    In particular i need the diagrams of Valvebodies of a 53-54 ford, case marking 1P-7003-K. Now i already have the entire rebuild manual for Ford/Cruise-O-matics which has helped significantly in the rebuild process however were having problems with the valves orientation and the diagrams in the...
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    I need an exploded diagram Ford-o-matic

    In particular i need the diagrams of Valvebodies of a 53-54 ford, case marking 1P-7003-K. Now i already have the entire rebuild manual for Ford/Cruise-O-matics which has helped significantly in the rebuild process however were having problems with the valves orientation and the diagrams in the...
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    FordOmatic troubles, control pressure malfuntion.

    Hi, Ford o slushy problems here. Now, its a '53 behind the 239" engines stock and i have just rebuilt the transmision but alas. So it drives back and forward ok, it has correct 1500rpm stall, and doesn't slip at "stall condition" in any gear. Problem: With a pressure guage hooked up, the...
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    Wanted: Ford-o-matic Front pump

    Hey, we pulled my '53 Ford-o- trans down and think we can rebuild it, but my front pump is f***ed. Id be keen on just your pump if its in good nick. i dont mind replacing the bushings and seals but we need to make sure theres no wear on the major components there. It should be the same front...
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