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  1. Paul_nz

    Valve stem leak

    I have a leak, crack around the valve stem rubber, now noticeable flexing it a bit after pumping the tube up. Any successful suggestions on best method to repair apart from a new tube? Suggestions most appreciated
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    Test Equipment Photo

    Your help please, I purchased an old All-Pro Automotive Tune-Up Analyser (USA made) and it did not have a user manual. I understand the workings of the unit, but it had an attachment that I do not recognise and hopefully someone may recognise it and advise me with what it is for. Many thanks Paul
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    Sleeving Cylinders

    I have a block that has already been sleeved, and a couple of the cylinders do not look that good due to pitting. A question that I hope can be answered, can the sleeves be removed and therefore have new sleeves fitted? The block otherwise looks good.
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    Hi Comp Head

    Hi, does anyone know the weight of a Model A Head?, I am attending the MAFCA Convention in Marquette and want to bring some items back to New Zealand, most items not too heavy, the head I am not sure of its weight to bring home. Your help most appreciated Regards Paul
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    Balancing the Model A Crankshaft

    I have a counter-weighted crankshaft that I need to send off to the balancer, is it spun up at low revolutions or high revolutions and balanced at a given rpm. Is there an optimum rpm that I stipulate?
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    Vibrations - off throttle

    When driving down hill and I have backed off the throttle, engine / transmission vibrations are amplified, if you apply just enough throttle to drive the engine, then the vibration tends to lessen. If I put the gearbox into neutral, there are no vibrations. Any thoughts / suggestions as to what...
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    Fitting a trailer hitch to the Model A

    I saw an article in one of the MAFCA Chapters newsletters on manufacturing a towing/trailer hitch for the Model A and can not recall which Chapter published the article. Can anyone help with suggestions and or drawings of how to manufacture and fit the hitch Happy New year to everyone Paul
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    Insert Bearings

    Seasons greeting to all from New Zealand. I have several questions regarding the installation of the A-6331 Main Bearings (inserted). The instructions show the use of three thrust washers A6332, is it better to use the A6334 Model A Ford Rear Main Thrust Plate & Oil Seal in brass or do I use the...
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