Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2024, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 433
Re: Oil pump
Thanks for the feedback. I know my engine is a rebuild from sometime in the distant past, and have no reason to drop the pan other than to see what is there. I really--REALLY- appreciate the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2024, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 433
Oil pump
I have learned about the bolt that acts as a set screw to keep the oil pump from dropping down when the oil pan is dropped. On my engine there is a tube feeding the oil filter. How do I deal with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,118
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,118
Distilled water
I just read a post recommending distilled water in the radiator, and Paul Shinn's video does the same. Why distilled? I don't understand how hard water would affect an engine block or radiator.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 550
Remove front fenders
In a couple recent posts one reader has recommended lifting the body a few inches to remove the front fenders. I am in the process of fitting my fronts to the car, and don't see the need to lift the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 374
Kick panels
Does anyone sell or offer patterns for kick panels? If you are not a purist these should be easily made by most A owners
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 665
Cowl light follow up
I found the centering tool at Snyder's, and the amber lenses at Bert's. With a new wiring harness, are the cowl lights on even when the head lights are on ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 411
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 411
Cowl lights
My 1930 does not have cowl lights, but I got a good pair at a swap meet for $5 apiece. For such a good deal these will be my front turn signals. I see that they are designed to go over the cowl...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 772
Re: Ads
Thank you for the heads up about being signed in. There must have been a sun spot or something that eliminated my perpetual sign-in. I signed in, and clicked remember me, and the ads disappeared. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 772
Ads
In just the past week or so, whenever I open the Ford Barn site I am deluged by many ads--much more so than in previous times. Is this due to the site contracting with more advertisers, or my ISP...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 912
Re: Sealed beams
This has all been good feedback--just what I was hoping for. Just to be clear, I do not want the bug-eyed look of a sealed beam conversion, and was concerned about the two lens factor as described by...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 912
Sealed beams
I am not ready to tackle headlights yet, but I have been following the discussions about original vs halogen vs LEDs. Why are sealed beams not included in the discussions ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 434
Re: Hood fit with 29 cross member
That part of the project was a couple years ago, and I don't recall that hole alignment was an issue. The rivets had been replace with nuts and bolts, and I replaced those with grade 8 of the proper...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 434
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 434
Hood fit with 29 cross member
My huckster-to-be was originally a 1930 coupe with all original (I believe) front end sheet metal when I bought it, and the hood fit well. In the course of total disassembly I discovered that the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,056
Re: Flow testing a carb
Thanks for all the feedback. With all the posts recommending flow-tested carbs or jets, I didn't want to foolishly ignore something critical. As a big advocate of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,056
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,376
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,056
Flow testing a carb
My car came with a Tillotson, and it ran fine. A friend gave me a Zenith 2 that had sat on a shelf for at least 20 yrs, so I rebuilt it with a kit, including new jets, and it seems to run fine. Many...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,695
Re: LED headlight bulbs
There was a test of headlight bulbs in the Restorer two or three issues ago. I don't recall the result, but it was thorough and unbiased assessment of several options.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2023, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 843
Quiet muffler
The muffler in my huckster-to-be has several holes that have rusted through. When running, the car doesn't sound loud, but I know it won't pass inspection when the time comes. I know many of you out...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2023, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 800
Re: Rear axle and diff
I have read about setting the preload, but have never done it--or thought I needed to. Note--I didn't change the housing, only the axle shaft. I also seem to recall that the spider gears had to be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2023, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 800
Rear axle and diff
When I first bought my car a couple years ago, I tore it all apart and discovered the damage on the left rear axle shaft. Following instructions in the red book, I removed the left housing, installed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2023, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,303
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