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  1. Dick M

    Burtz gas milage

    I have a Burtz engine with the touring cam and a 6.1 head. What gas milage should I expect?
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    Control arm

    I have the 30-31 steering box. I need to replace the ball control arm for the advance and throttle. I tried to use a socket and hammer to break the pin that holds the arm in place. No luck. I have also tried to compress the spring to relieve the tension and try to remove the pin with a...
  3. Dick M

    V-8 clutch adjustments

    I am going to replace a V-8 clutch. Are there any pressure plate adjustments I need to make? If so, please explain. Thank you!
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    Signal-stat 900 help

    I am looking for a wiring diagram for a SIGNAL-STAT 900 DOT QQ76 TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. I have lost my stop lights and I'm trying to figure out why.. Please post if you have the diagram and/or any advice. I have tail lights and rear blinkers working. I do not have any power at the stop light...
  5. Dick M

    6V to 12V converter

    I run a 6V positive ground system. I have a Laycock overdrive. It uses a solenoid to engage the unit. I want to install a 6V to 12V converter for the overdrive. I have not found a positive ground converter. Is there a way to use a negative ground converter on a positive ground system? Or...
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    Distributor issue

    My spare distributor is completely rebuilt and the last time I ran it was 2018 for all of 50 miles. I installed my spare distributor yesterday and found I had no spark. I removed the distributor and replaced the condenser, still no spark. I had power from the lower plate to the points...
  7. Dick M

    Dates for ar

    What are the start and end production dates for the 1928 "AR" Model A?
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    28 closed cab pickup colors

    I have been looking at color combinations for a 28 closed cab pickup. The only two combinations I could find are black/black and rockmoss green/black. Is that correct or are there more? Thanks for your response..
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    Randy gross

    Does Randy Gross have a web site?
  10. Dick M

    Ford head

    I have a Model A head that has been sitting on my shelf for the last 3 years. It has the Ford script on the top of the head. It also has what looks like a part number stamped on the top portion of the water pump flange. The number is "A 49". Can any one tell me what I have?
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    No spark

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  12. Dick M

    Serial Number

    I recently acquired a Model A engine. It had been sitting under a chicken house for many years. It is old, dirty, and has surface rust. I am in the process of disassembling the engine to see what I have. I hope to end up with a block I can rebuild. The serial number on the block is an...
  13. Dick M

    Chevron dello 400

    I have been hearing a lot about Chevron Dello 400 15/30wt and 20/40wt. Does anyone use Chevron Dello 400 in their Model A? If so, what weight do you use and what is your opinion of this oil. Thanks in advance for your response.
  14. Dick M

    zenith comp jet

    I recently purchased a Zenith Carb rebuild kit. It came with a comp jet and a seat for the GAV (used on some carbs, not mine). They both look pretty much the same except: one has the jet opening about the same size all the way through the jet and the other tapers down to a pin hole size...
  15. Dick M

    32-4 Model B (C) head w/waterpump&6blade fan

    32-34 Model B Head w/water pump & 6 blade fan. This head and water pump came off of a running engine. The Head has a slight crack in the center. Buyer to pay shipping. I am located in Northern California. P.M. if interested. Dick M
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    good ground

    I recently read a thread about having a good ground. One of the main points of the thread was that optimum current can only flow through the system when the grounding is clean and the cables permit. I have an additional ground cable from the transmission top to the ground post. However, the...
  17. Dick M

    Aluminum Fan Removal

    I did a search for the best method of removing the fan from the water pump shaft without results. Please let me know the best method you have found to remove the fan. It is on there pretty tight. I do not want to mar the shaft or the fan. BTW- I filled my cooling system with vinegar and let it...
  18. Dick M

    window regulator installation

    My window regulator skips when rolling the window up and down, The window operated just fine except for the skip when cranking. Therefore, I am replacing the window regulator on the passenger door of my coupe. I was able to remove the door panel and regulator. My problem is: I installed the...
  19. Dick M

    NAPA part numbers for Model A

    I tried to use the "search forum" option with out results. I am looking for a list of Model A parts carried by NAPA Auto parts, i.e. points, condensers, bearings, and any other Model A parts they carry. Please post if you have a list of the Model A NAPA part numbers. Thanks.
  20. Dick M

    adjustable lifters

    I am attempting to adjust my adjustable lifters for the first time. I am using the valve adjustment method from the Les Andrews red book. My question is: Do you simply hold the lifter with a wrench and turn the adjusting nut for proper clearance when making the adjustment? Further, is there a...
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