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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-08-2024, 11:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 897
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Differential Pinion Gear Bearing Preload

When I first started rebuilding Model A differentials back in 1988, I researched all the literature I could find in the Model A kingdom. Information written in the day by old Model A guys recommended...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-08-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 950
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Leaking gas tank

Whatever you do to seal the tank, it is prudent to install the later steering column mount to take pressure off the one riveted to the tank. When we restored my grandson's 1930 Tudor, we installed...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-08-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 709
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Condenser Capacity

Attached is what I have discovered.

https://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Change-the-Condenser-rev-2023.pdf

Tom Endy
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-03-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 287
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: brake pedal

The last page of the attached article describes how to even the pedals.

https://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Bell-Housing-Restoration-Color-Version.pdf

Tom Endy
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-01-2024, 12:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 382
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Wheel Bearing Part #’s

Attached!

https://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Model-A-Bearing-Part-Numbers.pdf

Tom Endy
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 547
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: So Cal radiator repair shop

Tom's Radiator shop
828 W. Chapman
Orange, CA 92868
714-532-6771
tomsradiatororange.com

The City of Orange is about 40 miles south of Pasadena. It is where the famous Model A pancake...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,377
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: V8 Clutch in Model A: Something is not right

I think the disk was installed backwards also. In the third photo you can see witness marks where the throw out bearing was rubbing the disk hub.

Tom Endy
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 520
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Ring gear replacement

The attached article may help.

http://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/flywheel-ring-gear.pdf

Tom Endy
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 903
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Fuse blowing

This may help. Also check the terminal block on the firewall. The repose often allows the head of each screw to back off at the back and touch the firewall and short out.
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,035
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: How to grease leaf springs?

Here is how we did it to the rear spring on my grandsons 1930 Tudor.

https://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Spring-restoration-PDF.pdf

Tom Endy
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 721
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Holes not lined up on Universal Housing

Old Henry set you up for this problem almost 100 years ago. He did it just to confuse and confound the future Model A kingdom.
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-24-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 736
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: pinion gear double cup bearing issue

A 1&1\16" six-point, deep socket will slide over the splines on the end of the drive shaft.

Tom Endy
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-23-2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 736
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: pinion gear double cup bearing issue

The reason the double pinion bearing race fell out during disassembly is because it had spun in the banjo housing mounting. You can see the spin marks in the banjo photo. This is because the last...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-22-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Rear End Rebuild Advice/Help Needed

I agree.

The trick is to torque only the right side. Then install the carrier and start running the bolts down on the left side evenly and turn the ring gear with your finger until you feel it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-22-2024, 01:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Rear End Rebuild Advice/Help Needed

Denny:

You need to add more shims under the bearings on each side of the carrier to be able to install at least one .010 paper gasket on each side of the banjo to achieve the proper pre-load,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-19-2024, 12:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 729
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Carb Disassembly Tips

Be very careful with the disassembly. A lot of good Zeniths have been destroyed during disassembly. The attached document should guide you through it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Original Ford wrench question

There is another set of original Ford wrenches that is not often seen. These were probably mostly used at the Ford dealerships. I found a set at the Turlock swap meet years ago and have used them...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-06-2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,972
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Mitchell Overdrive

Only the later Mitchell overdrives have these grease fittings. The only lubrication on the older ones is the gear oil that you need to change periodically. The two grease fittings on the later ones...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2024, 08:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,833
Posted By Tom Endy
counter balanced crank

Is there a supplier in the Model A Kingdom offering a counter balanced crank? Years ago, there was an engine shop in Whittier California offering such. The owner died a number of years ago and the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-28-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 694
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Gas Gauge Cork or neoprene gaskets?

The attached may help you with the project.

https://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Gas-Gauge-Repair.pdf

Tom Endy
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-26-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Pressure Plate Fingers

If you are using a Model A pressure plate, be sure to check the step on the flywheel where the pressure plate bolts up. The original depth is 1.123", Often a flywheel was resurfaced without the same...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-26-2024, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Pressure Plate Fingers

As the fellow above says, it must be a fully assembled clutch attached to the flywheel. The measurement is from the flat surface of the pressure plate to the top of each finger.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-25-2024, 08:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 639
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Model B Oil Tube?

A Model B breather tube will fit a Model A engine. I put one on my grandson's 30 Tudor about a year ago. At the time all the suppliers were out of stock for the repos. I got an original from Sammy at...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-22-2024, 05:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,913
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Tow Insurance

Get some old Model A guys to help you push it out of your garage onto the street and then call AAA to come and take it to a shop.

Tom Endy
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-22-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 977
Posted By Tom Endy
Re: Torque Tube Bushing

The original roller bearings with the spirals seemed to have survived very well as long as they were properly lubed. Apparently, there is not much pressure on them when in service.

About 90% of...
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