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by SHELBY MESSER
July 27th, 2009, 8:45 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Leaf Spring Clip Bolts
Replies: 5
Views: 3151

Re: Leaf Spring Clip Bolts

The bolts are 5/16" nf thread 3-1/4" long (measure under side of head).On my front springs clips Mine has carriage bolts installed from front of axle. The rear clip bolts are hex head and are installed from the inside with the nut next to the tire. I really don't know if this is original o...
by SHELBY MESSER
July 22nd, 2009, 8:22 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Different Diff?
Replies: 10
Views: 5645

Re: Different Diff?

Andy, Looks like a G28t engine would be the best rough to take! Keeping your truck close to original and get your speed close to what you want! Shelby, Louisiana
by SHELBY MESSER
July 22nd, 2009, 7:59 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 6v to 12v?
Replies: 17
Views: 8355

Re: 6v to 12v?

Second through, change your generator to a 30 amp alternator keep everything else original even the starter and horn sound. They are one of the kind! Shelby, Louisiana.
by SHELBY MESSER
July 20th, 2009, 9:28 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 6v to 12v?
Replies: 17
Views: 8355

Re: 6v to 12v?

AV8, that is what the voltage reducer or ballast resistor is for, to lower voltage to points. Shelby, Louisiana
by SHELBY MESSER
July 18th, 2009, 1:14 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 28-29 worm drive rear axle inner grease seal removal
Replies: 5
Views: 4031

Re: 28-29 worm drive rear axle inner grease seal removal

Boomer, check with Sacramento vintage ford they have them listed at 1-888-422-6437 or www.vintageford.com Hope this helps! Shelby, Louisiana.
by SHELBY MESSER
July 14th, 2009, 8:35 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: name for dist. top plate insulation
Replies: 4
Views: 2955

Re: name for dist. top plate insulation

Sonny, Actually it's called 'distributor cap', the other part is the 'distributor body. Hope this helps! Shelby, Louisiana
by SHELBY MESSER
July 11th, 2009, 3:05 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: FRONT SPRING
Replies: 10
Views: 4635

Re: FRONT SPRING

Bruce, It will work fine on the rear springs, but do not use the body welt. Everything else will be fine. stay out of the heat! Keep on trucking. Shelby, Louisiana.
by SHELBY MESSER
July 11th, 2009, 12:08 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: FRONT SPRING
Replies: 10
Views: 4635

FRONT SPRING

I have some information for those of you that doesn't have the MODEL A MECHANICS HAND BOOK VOL.1. Starting on page 1-275 'FRONT SPRINGS' Tells about disassembly and arching of leaves. After arching has been completed it says to paint each leave with a rust oxidizer ( a good product recommended is 'E...
by SHELBY MESSER
July 3rd, 2009, 8:12 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: rear end housing bolts
Replies: 5
Views: 3336

Re: rear end housing bolts

I checked the bolts in my 1932 BB and the bolts in my 1934 (same type but floating axle) all bolts are as I stated earlier, must be different here in Louisiana! Shelby, Louisiana
by SHELBY MESSER
July 2nd, 2009, 8:57 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: rear end housing bolts
Replies: 5
Views: 3336

Re: rear end housing bolts

Dan, I've saw this post several times. On my 30-31 bevel gear rear axle housing the bolt above and the one below the drive shaft is installed from the left,(only way). The others are in from the other side (from the right). This may not be original but it looks to be. There is no tool marks if ever ...
by SHELBY MESSER
June 29th, 2009, 8:21 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: TIP ON SANDBLASTING
Replies: 5
Views: 7331

Re: TIP ON SANDBLASTING

E.Moore,yes I always use a respirator niosh approved with hood. Thanks for mentioning the respirator Hope everyone does use one thou. If one doesn't have a sandblaster he won't need a spark plug right! Shelby, Louisiana
by SHELBY MESSER
June 29th, 2009, 4:37 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: TIP ON SANDBLASTING
Replies: 5
Views: 7331

TIP ON SANDBLASTING

I have a tip that may help you with your sandblasting. When I'm sandblasting I have a problem with the ceramic nozzle wearing out after a few hours of blasting mostly out to one side, then it doesn't blast to good. One day I decided to try out something different. I took an old spark plug, something...
by SHELBY MESSER
June 28th, 2009, 12:26 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 6 hole dish wheel info and 5 hole bud wheel info
Replies: 16
Views: 8328

Re: 6 hole dish wheel info and 5 hole bud wheel info

Bruce, I just looked up Lab Metal on the net. It is much cheaper that's grate. I also found something else you may can use if you don't aready for your wheel lock rings. It's call "Galvax" A new product for galvanizing. I won't go into detail here but look up "Galvax" on the net!...
by SHELBY MESSER
June 25th, 2009, 10:22 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 6 hole dish wheel info and 5 hole bud wheel info
Replies: 16
Views: 8328

Re: 6 hole dish wheel info and 5 hole bud wheel info

bgj what did you find out about the LAB-METAL I hope it helped ! Shelby Messer
by SHELBY MESSER
June 25th, 2009, 10:02 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: REAMS FOR BUSHINGS
Replies: 3
Views: 2808

REAMS FOR BUSHINGS

For you guys that have a lot different size bushings to ream. There is a set of 11 reamers that you can ream bushings from .468" through 1.500". with all the different size bushings on the A model and model AA these would be very handy to have. they are very inexpensive only $79.99 per set...