Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:42 AM
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Re: Clutch Inspection Cover
Rotation of the flywheel and clutch causes the air in the enclosed clutch housing to flow. The dynamics of the air flow makes a suction on the enclosed surfaces that draws oil from the rear main...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:23 AM
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Re: electrical charging problem
These slides embellish Jim/GA's advice. The jumper in the middle slide should cause the Ammeter to react. I urge you to make the Ammeter's cover removable for trouble shooting.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 7
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Homemade Radiator Mascots
When the Model "A" was new, there was a fad to put a radiator mascot on them. Many of these mascots were homemade. I am looking for ideas for homemade radiator mascots. If you have a homemade mascot,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 339
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 652
Re: model a engine
Do a compression check. If the cylinder pressures are within 5 PSIG of each other, and the pressures are 60 PSIG or more, the engine was likely rebuilt. Remove the valve chamber cover and observe the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 352
Re: Adjusting Brake Rods
Referring to the Ford Service Bulletin of June 1928, Page 259, the service brake rod length for the front & rear rods is 51-7/16" to 51-1/2". I set all 4 of the service brake rods to 51-1/2" and then...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2024, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Vicky front seats
These are the seats in my Steel-back Victoria. The middle picture is the driver's seat, and the right picture is the passenger's seat.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 22,222
Re: 16" Wheels
The tires on my Coupe are stock 1932 size 5,25x18".https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=445347&d=1603373647
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 314
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 726
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 384
Re: transmission vent?
Ditto Bob C's comment re the transmission may be overfilled. Remove the fill plug on the right side of the transmission. If oil flows out, the transmission is overfilled.
If you opt to drain the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 743
Re: Grease in 2-tooth
Ditto Kurt's reply. Just add oil such as SAE 145 or higher viscosity Synthetic Gear Oil. The grease will significantly slow down oil leakage past the sector bushings. I have been doing this since...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 261
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,077
Re: New Coupe
First and foremost, replace the fan if its a steel original or vintage replacement. Get the Coupe's running gear and especially the brakes in good running condition. Start with the brakes, king pins,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 636
Re: Water Neck Modification
I considered placing the temperature sensor in the water inlet casting, but I choose to install it in the upper radiator hose instead. My rationale is that the coolant flow in the water neck, being...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Front bumper arm help needed
I had this problem, but I fixed it on my Model "A" by bending one arm to get equal distance to the front wheels. Loosen the front bumper clamps first. Heat the arm red hot so it bends before the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 641
Re: Temperature Gauge Issue
The needle is stuck at 140F on my Rex-A-C0 gauge. I suspect that the line from the sensor probe to the gauge has an issue. More to follow.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 689
Re: New Shocks vs Rebuilt Shocks
I have 1600 miles on a professionally rebuilt set of original Houdaille shocks. All four leak and often need replenishing of their fluid!
The Houdaille shock absorber has a poor seal design, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 641
Temperature Gauge Issue
I have a relatively new reproduction Rex-A-Co Temperature Gauge in one of my Model A's that has stopped working. Has anyone had this experience and found a fix?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 648
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 613
Re: Gasket between carb and intake
Cork is a poor choice for sealing fluids in my opinion, because cork is porous and usually thick. Thick multi-layer gaskets cause cracking of the parts they seal because these gaskets compress under...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 725
Re: oversize head gasket
My understanding is that the copper head gasket available now fits up to an 0.125 oversize cylinder bore. Maybe this is not / no longer the case?
The weakness in a big bore gasket is the minimal...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 357
Re: Kick panels
Model A News magazines of the late 1960s had inserts of drawings of the various interior panels for Model A's. I am not certain, but you may find reprints of these drawings in early volumes of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,909
Re: Snyder's New Catalog Came...and a Warning!
So far, the availability of essential aftermarket Model A parts I need to keep my restored Model A cars in good running condition has not negatively affected me. However, I do see a contraction in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,265
Re: Opinion Re Differential Gear Ratio
Thanks all for your comments. Unfortunately, I do not see my piggy bank getting enough to buy a Mitchel OD this year or in the near future. So I will likely opt for the differential gear change.
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