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    SOLD PENDING PAYMENT! Simmons Super Power high compression head

    Selling this very nice Simmons Super Power high compression head for Model A. I believe this is 6:1 compression ratio. Its in great condition. Period speed parts are getting harder to find today and having this under the hood will certainly set you apart from everyone else at a show and when...
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    1931 Model A Deluxe Phaeton (180-A)

    This is a very nice 1931 180A Deluxe Phaeton. It was owned by the same gentleman for over 30 years. When I acquired the car I had the fuel system cleaned and the carburetor rebuilt. The car was restored about 20 years ago, but it has held up very nicely. It runs well and is ready for driving or...
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    Head Flatness

    I have a police head for my car (has a B cast in the top) and I measured the flatness on the bottom of the head with a straight edge and it is 5 thousands of an inch off in the center. Is this too much or should this be ok?
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    No Spark..this is ridiculous..need help

    I have no spark. The car has no spark at the points. I dont understand whats going on. I replaced the coil, I replaced the ignition switch and I have a brand new distributor..I ran a wire straight form the power wire and into my distributor and it had spark at the points, but when I connect any...
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    Where to find a distributor cap for Mallory dual point distributor

    I am looking for a new cap for my Mallory dual point distributor for my A. Does anyone know where I might find one? I have most of the original, it was broken before I got it and I would like to try this thing out on my car.
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    New Distributor (Locating pin) doesn't fit

    I purchased a brand new distributor for my car and the pin in the bottom of the distributor that fits into the top of the head is too large in diameter to fit into the hole in the head. So, my question here is should I take the time to file the pin down or should I just drill the hole larger in...
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    Alluminum Burns Dual carb Inake setup with carbs and linkage

    Up for sale is a really nice original alluminum Burns dual downdraft carb intake with 94 carbs and linkage. Really nice setup in great original condition for a Model A. Im sure it would create some power. Included are adapters to put this on a Model T as well. Thanks.
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    Burns Dual downdraft intake and carbs for Model A/T

    Up for sale is an awesome original alluminum Burns dual downdraft carb intake with original linkage and ford 94 downdraft carbs made for a Model A Ford (but included is an adapter to put this on a Model T). Really nice condition. No cracks or breaks anywhere. Just found in a barn of an old speed...
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    How to remove lower distributor shaft

    I need to remove the lower distributor shaft on my 2 piece style distributor (the shaft that runs from the upper shaft to the oil pump drive gear). Can anone tell me how to go about doing this? How do you remove the spring? And how do you take the shaft out? Help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    Need Help...Head is stuck

    Does anyone have any good ideas on how to pull a stuck head off of the block? I am trying to change my head gasket/head and the old head is really on there. I have been soaking around the studs with PB blaster for the past few days and its still on there pretty good. If anyone has any ideas I...
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    1917 Model T "Chicago Truckmobile"

    I have a 1917 Model T "Chicago Truckmobile" for sale. Its a Model T kit that was sold originally to convert your car into a truck. Very interesting truck. I don't know much about this specific company but it is very similar to a Smiths Form-A-Truck. This truck was stored in my warehouse for the...
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    Original Quail Cap Value

    How much is an original 30-31 Stanco Quail Cap worth in good condition? I know there were other threads on the topic of original vs. repro quail caps, but value wasnt really established. Also, are there old reproductions that have "stanco" on them or only the originals? A friend has a very nice...
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    Lion Speed Head For Sale

    Here is a brand new Lion Speed head. It has never been on a car. I bought it years ago to just have on my shelf with my collection of speed parts. I have no room for it any longer so I decided to put it up for sale. Included is a brand new head gasket and a brand new set of Champion spark plugs...
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    Replacing Generator Bearings

    Does anyone have any info on how to replace the bearings in a generator? Pictures? The generator on my car stopped charging so I changed it for one I had on the shelf and the bearings make noise but the generator itself charges great. Any info and pictures on how to replace the bearings would be...
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    Lets see those 180 A Deluxe Phaetons

    Here is a picture of my late (indented firewall) Deluxe Phaeton. It is all original, meaning it has never been taken apart. You would have to see it in person and look underneath the car. My dad bought it in a collection of cars about 4 years ago from North Carolina and gave it to me. I am the...
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    Leaning issue

    How do I get my car to sit up straight? It likes to lean over to the drivers side. The car is a deluxe phaeton (180 A) and it only has one sidemount (on the drivers side). If you lift up on the drivers side it sits up straight and stays until you get back in the car. Would turning the springs...
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    Model A "B" Police Head Information + Carburetor

    I recently came across a police head with the "B" cast into the top of it and I would like as much information as I can get on the head. I would like to put it on my Deluxe Phaeton 180 A. Would it give me better performance? Will I see a difference in top end speed? And on Hills? How does this...
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