Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2021, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2021, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,141
Open Cab Body Wood..1928 - 1929
Anybody have any pros OR cons on these body wood fellow's..
1. www.fordwood.com Ford Wood (2020)
2. Classic Wood Products (336) 691-1344
(North Carolina) (2020)
3. Wagon Works (515) 964-5085...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2021, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,190
Re: “Normal” model a temp
I would think what the piston manufacture recommends when the piston is round,
I bet it's closer too 180-190 degrees..
djm
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2021, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,067
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2021, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,847
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2021, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 815
Re: cross shaft equalizer dropping out
No,...my car has the factory fix, the part that your looking for in the want adds.
You need this, it's a BIG DEAL,...IF the "dog bone" falls out you will have NO brakes..!
This was Ford's recall...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2021, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,038
Re: Rear spring
The top leaf, front AND rear, are beveled too fit the cross member correctly..!
Something to think about..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2021, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,048
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2021, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,336
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2021, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,336
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2021, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,583
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2021, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,771
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2021, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,790
Re: B block hole repair
No,...you need to remove the seats. How do you know that the crack isn't
below the seat...?...bet it is..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2021, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,432
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2021, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,084
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2021, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 805
Re: Rear fender support bracket
It all depends on the fender "reinforcement" that is welded too the inside of
the fender were the 1/4" carriage bolts go through. Is it a flat plate OR does
it look like a "dog bone" about 2"...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2021, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,780
Re: valve spring tension
You are measuring the "installed height" of the valve stem and the retainer.
With that figure you measure the spring, in your spring checker, and that will
give you the spring pressure with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2021, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,780
Re: valve spring tension
To do it correctly, you need a spring checker..!
1. New springs will loose about 10# in just running them for the first time..
2. Install the valve with the retainer (NO spring) and measure too a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2021, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,133
Re: Front Brake operating pin
A Model A takes 7.25" push rod...okay.
The reason that they are bent is the angle of the actuating lever is laying back,
they NEED too lay toward the front of the car. With them angled straight...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2021, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,030
Re: Tie Rod Grease Fitting Direction
Good article Tom..!
The only thing that should be noted, in the photos, the tie rod ends are on the wrong
side....the clamping bolts go to the rear..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2021, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,571
Re: Connecting Rod (Insert) Question for rebuild
Install the bearings in the rods(all of them) and torque them. Using a "dial
bore" measure it on the vertical. Then, with those figures SUBTRACT the
number from what clearance that you want AND...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 985
Re: 31 brake camshaft
Good question !
I've been dealing with this same question since Wednesday. ALL the rear
backing plates that I've been dealing with are 1928's and ALL the ends of
the shafts are flat with a small...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2020, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 964
Re: Tie rod end zerks
Well too a point...
The 2 tie rod bolts are always to the BACK.. There are different styles of tie rod ends.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2020, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2020, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 824
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