Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:04 AM
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Stainless Ateel Fords
The attached newsletter has an excellent article about the 1936 Ford V8 Tudors made of stainless steel. Rarely do I find information about the Model "A" Tudor made of stainless steel. What has become...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:56 AM
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Re: Clutch chatter
Take the clutch hand holed cover off and check for contamination with transmission oil / motor oil. If you find the clutch is contaminated, try douching it liberally with brake cleaner while a friend...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:49 AM
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Re: 1931 Tudor Phaeton
The 180A Deluxe Phaeton has rare front seats, and it shares parts with the Victoria and 400A. There is a Model "A" club dedicated to these rare cars. Good luck!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:44 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2024, 08:23 AM
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Re: Oil pump
When the engine is in the car and you remove the oil pan, it is a good thing when the oil pump comes down inside the pan. The pump retaining screw is a must use when installing the oil pump and pan....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,153
Re: Distilled water
Save your money and do not use distilled water. Your cooling system is already contaminated with iron oxide, minerals from tap water, antifreeze, residual stop leak and grease from the water pump....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,395
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 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)
05-28-2024, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 484
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)
05-27-2024, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,210
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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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 09:06 AM
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Views: 1,325
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: 10
Views: 584
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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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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Views: 335
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 07:15 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 10:03 AM
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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: 765
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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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,107
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
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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: 655
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: 708
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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