Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 09:02 AM
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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)
Yesterday, 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
Views: 878
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: 1,105
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 41
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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
Views: 840
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: 1,772
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,126
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
Views: 1,126
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
Views: 1,247
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
Views: 1,247
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2024, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,126
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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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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,570
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
In post #20 see photo
Yes the WIPER port is located at left side of manifold near manifold mounting bolt #4.
Look for the BRASS fitting and copper tubing which has been crimped over and cut...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Fuse blowing
There are different types of breakers:
1. The type 1 which must be manually reset after it trips.
2. The type 2 which resets by its self automatically after it cools down.
Type # 1 is much...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,570
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
Yes the vacuum port for assisted clutch was a large threaded hole found at the front of manifold.
The vacuum unit was mounted on Drivers side (other side of engine) on early B blocks of LHD...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,570
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
Looks like a RHD intake where someone cut the stud off the manifold then drilled and tapped hole to install vacuum line.
Normally that is the place where the bell crank for the linkage for spark...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 05:39 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,290
Re: Leaking gas tank
This similar to what we found on my 29 Sport Coupe 15 years ago.
After removing tank from car, striping paint in the area of clamp mounting then cleaning, we found an inch long stress crack near...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 136
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Re: Misfire mystery
I agree that there is a stray spark arcing in area of #1 plug.
Look closer while running in dark garage to track down stray spark.
I sometimes see the brass spark plug "wire" where it connects...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,369
Re: A newbie needs help!
Something I learned in the last 60 years dealing with these cars ...
When you visit the DMV, the less that you say, the better off you will be!
Do not volunteer anything.
If you get a newbie...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,369
Re: A newbie needs help!
Looks like it MIGHT be a Zenith Bendix:
Commonly called a Forklift carbureator
https://www.mmtractorparts.com/new-zenith-carburetor-ford-naa-jubilee.html
But Air Maze covers up some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2024, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,616
Re: Marco Tahtaras
About POST #29:
Marco's website was closed down a number of years ago.
Edit: As I remember Marco decided to close his website.
Here is a link to an archive website.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,629
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,629
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