Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:50 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:51 AM
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Re: Front brake shoes grab
Brent,
About post #6:
I can see where using "big Box Store" bolts with no shanks might be a problem with incorrect alignment.
Are the Repro sets like these correctly manufactured to hold...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Washer for Rear Backing Plate
Big Box bolts are not hardened and do not have shanks in the correct places.
https://modelastore.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=a-2248&category_id=0
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Washer for Rear Backing Plate
A common problem ...
There were two versions of grease baffles:
Early ones use a longer bolt.
Later ones use SHORT bolts and special nuts.
You must have later version baffles with early...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,193
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,048
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2024, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2024, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 3,027
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
ABOUT PLUGS FOULING:
If plugs are fouled do not start replacing plugs.
1. Extended Idling (10 to 20 minutes) with no other driving will make CENTER electrodes carbon black. Outside steel ring...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2024, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,503
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,742
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2024, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 502
Re: New timing gear
Vince Falter's website has additional info on this subject
https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/camcrankposition.htm
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 798
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Model B Block Boss on side of block
There was an Automatic transmission that Cartwright CORP came out with in July 1931.
Also there was a vacuum assisted clutch that Bendix came out with.
It is not clear if either one of these...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Model B Block Boss on side of block
Vince Falter has info on the Vacuum assisted clutch.
https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/Bintakevariation.htm
As far as I know there never was vacuum assisted BRAKES.
I have a diagram of clutch...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Knocking. Valves?
Is the fan blade loose on the water pump shaft or hub?
Disconnect fan belt from engine pulley for a short time and see if noise stops.
Generator pulley loose?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,334
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 07:17 AM
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Re: Snyder's New Catalog Came...and a Warning!
Same here 1964 and 65. My 29 Sport Coupe and one blue 31 Standard Coupe. We also drove As at 55 to 60 mph.
Also in lot:
a 51 Studebaker Champion
a 31 Buick 6
a number of 40s and 50s Chevys
a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Rear spring shackle installation
deleted ... since process did not work in this case.
I used a modified version of this process in the 60's that we used 15 or 20 times which did not involve a spring spreader.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,135
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,209
Re: Question on Hooking Up Dwell Meter
31 degrees is what I use.
Note: I am using the new dist cam called "B" profile".
As I remember angle is different with "A" profile.
I do not remember what the "A" number was/is it has been...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Question on Hooking Up Dwell Meter
TO ANSWER the original question.
I have 3 or 4 tach-dwell meters which I have used since 1955 on Model As, VWs, Porsches and various other engines with standard points/coil ignition systems.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Batteries completely discharging
I agree that a bad cutout on top of generator is most likely the cause of dead battery.
Also if cutout or wires to the cutout are not installed correctly same thing will happen.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2024, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 49
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Re: Car Is Shrinking........
Service bulletin 257 for Coupes.
Seat can be moved 1 inch and 5/8ths towards front or rear from "Standard" position.
I moved SEAT BACK to the rear on both upper and lower.
Later I made a...
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