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by giffs30
July 13th, 2012, 3:19 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Newbie intro and dimensions question
Replies: 15
Views: 8721

Re: Newbie intro and dimensions question

check out craigslist rochester ny ford model aa 1929 dump truck, price is right just have to drive a bit
by giffs30
September 10th, 2011, 3:46 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Towing?
Replies: 12
Views: 7027

Re: Towing?

look at the hitch on the truck jim travis has posted, it might work and he might be able to send more pictures. the truck is under look what fallowed newbie home.
by giffs30
September 1st, 2011, 4:34 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: transmission oil
Replies: 5
Views: 3490

Re: transmission oil

2 1/2 Qt sounds better , but i dont think that will get it to the top of the filler plug, thank you for your help.
by giffs30
August 30th, 2011, 7:33 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: transmission oil
Replies: 5
Views: 3490

transmission oil

how much 600 weight oil should I put in my 1930 aa transmission?
by giffs30
June 21st, 2011, 5:55 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: engine replacement question
Replies: 1
Views: 1448

engine replacement question

I am replacing the engine in my '30 AA tomorrow and wanted to know if it is easier to take out the transmission with the engine , or leave it in


thanks, Jim
by giffs30
April 27th, 2011, 8:07 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: New guy with old toy
Replies: 6
Views: 3060

Re: New guy with old toy

i found summit racing to be good prices, they sell coaker tires and shipping was cheaper than coaker when i bought mine .
by giffs30
April 7th, 2011, 5:45 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: question on brakes and rear hubs
Replies: 11
Views: 4750

Re: question on brakes and rear hubs

guys thats about the only way these AA are going to light them up .thanks for the info , i just didnt know what modern parts cleaner would do to the brake shoes .
by giffs30
April 5th, 2011, 7:35 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: question on brakes and rear hubs
Replies: 11
Views: 4750

question on brakes and rear hubs

can you tell me if I can use brake cleaner to spray on my brakes and inner parts as the seal went bad and grease got in there. also in the rear hub of my 1930 is about a 1/2" hole (picture). while cleaning found a metal spacer in one, but not the other. do I need one in each? hub has 2- 1/2&quo...
by giffs30
June 4th, 2010, 5:01 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Neat site...
Replies: 8
Views: 5267

Re: Neat site...

Steve the web site you have with all the info on the the model A is also quite neat, looks like you have put alot of time into it . Post the web address im shure alot of others would like to see. Im shure Neil will have some info that will help you. As he has helped ,many of us if not all. Thanks ag...
by giffs30
May 15th, 2010, 3:45 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: timing gear question
Replies: 15
Views: 7019

Re: timing gear question

new timing gear is in thanks for the help shely.
by giffs30
May 13th, 2010, 12:58 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: timing gear question
Replies: 15
Views: 7019

Re: timing gear question

got the timing gear off, had to remove radiator and use impact wrench. it was misssing 4 teeth when I started, missing about 40 now. gear that came off is a textolite from GE pat'd may 13, 1913- july 8, 1924. PART NO A-6256. is it original? truck seems to be in original shape. http://i950.photobucke...
by giffs30
May 9th, 2010, 11:16 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: timing gear question
Replies: 15
Views: 7019

Re: timing gear question

shelby, i know that the crank gear is metal, i will be putting in a new one along with the fiber timing gear thanks for your help, giff
by giffs30
May 8th, 2010, 12:28 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: timing gear question
Replies: 15
Views: 7019

Re: timing gear question

thanks for the reply i guess fiber and thanks about the wrench, eng is in the truck and i just took off the cover, dont have a wrench to fit that. it will be fun trying to replace wile in the truck. but i guess it can be done. thanks again guys. Giff
by giffs30
May 7th, 2010, 2:59 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: timing gear question
Replies: 15
Views: 7019

Re: timing gear question

oil tube is there , is fiber gear better than the aluminum, its only about 25.00 more . tec @ macs said fiber gear probably broke with the back fire , had timing off a bit, but my 15 year old had a great time driving it around in the back field for the day. well worth the cost of a timing gear thank...
by giffs30
May 6th, 2010, 6:15 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: timing gear question
Replies: 15
Views: 7019

timing gear question

guys i need to replace my timing gear, how do i determine if i need a standard or .003 or .005 . and while i have the pan off i will rebuild the oil pump anything else i should do, while pan is off and timing gear is out. thanks for your help.