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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-23-2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 349
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2024, 12:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 377
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: exhaust gasket

I have tried the green ones but the two sets I used blew out after a few hundred miles. I will not use them again.


Bob
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 791
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: Flow testing a carb

My flow tester is very simple. Just a 1 gallon milk container connected to a rubber tube with a paper clip at the bottom. There is no need for a pump. The water level will drop less than 1/2" during...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,266
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: Cash Value/Sale History of Red Grow's "Betsy"?

The winner can take the car or $15,000 in cash. There is a $36,000 minimum for the sweepstakes. If they do not get at least $36,000 in donations the car will not be awarded. In that case the winner...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-03-2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By Bob Johnson
Town Car picture wanted

Here is a picture of Joan Crawford and her Model A Town Car. It is not the picture that is well known. It appears that it was taken at the same place and time as the well known picture. Does anyone...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-22-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 540
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: 1929 Model 'A' Toolbox (Wooden Kind)

The Model As did not come with a wooden box for the tools. There was a Tool Bag made from rubber cotton fabric, top material, whipcord or artificial leather. The wooden boxes you see today are used...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-02-2024, 02:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,907
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: Downhill, Deceleration Vibration

This might not be what is happening with your car. I had a similar problem. The cause was the engine mounts. When I installed the engine I tightened the rear engine mounts with the front of the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2024, 07:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,962
Posted By Bob Johnson
Fan catastrophe avoided

This fan was loose on the water pump shaft and was making lots of noise.

We removed the fan to figure out what was causing the noise and that prevented a disaster.


Bob


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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-10-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: Closed car windshield chrome

Maybe he has a 1929 Town Car.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-07-2024, 02:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 934
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: Another rare one

Looks like an Open Cab Stake Truck to me.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-06-2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 799
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: Looks like Lou

Here is the movie on You-Tube


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK03l0gW6Ao
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-03-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,219
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: engine splash pans help needed

Larry,


It was not in MARC but in MAFCA (Restorer).
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-31-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: engine splash pans

Plans were in the March-April 1966 Restorer.
http://www.modelahouse.com/images/engine-pans.jpg
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2023, 02:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 765
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: Wood bleach (oxalic acid) rust remover

Auto parts stores use to sell a 2 part radiator cleaning product. The first part was Oxalic Acid which you put in the radiator with plain water. Then you ran the engine for about an hour. The second...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-24-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,410
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: DeLuxe pickup

We are trying to correct some in the next revision of the RG&JS. One interesting one is Firewall, Ford called it the Dash Assembly. That one we did not change because it would cause too much...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-24-2023, 12:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,410
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: DeLuxe pickup

No such thing as a Model A Roadster Pickup. Ford called them Open Cab Pickups.


400-A Convertible Sedan not A400
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-18-2023, 02:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,097
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: Are These Model A Parts?

#1 and #2 are hood rod brackets
#3 A3519 is a steering column support bracket
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-13-2023, 12:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,006
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: Lighting issue

If you have a poor (dirty) connection somewhere in the low beam circuit you could get 6 volts if the bulb is not connected. Test the low beam with your meter but this time use jumper wires to connect...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-09-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 560
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: Tire mount for which models?

I looked in the Ford parts book and the parts data base on the MAFFI web site and neither had A-1427 listed. On the MAFFI site AA-1417 through AA-1445 are for AA. Are you sure that the number is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-05-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 920
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: Carburetor flow test measurement beaker

Gary,


cc = cubic centimeter
ml = milliliter
gr = gram


For your purposes 1 cc = 1 ml = 1 gram
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-04-2023, 11:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,081
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: leaning 30 pickup

If it is the spring due to the weight of the driver then take apart the springs and rotate every other leaf 180 degrees.
Bob
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-04-2023, 11:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 920
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: Carburetor flow test measurement beaker

You do not need a beaker. Get a gram scale. 1 gram of water is real close to 1 cc.


Bob
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-25-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,468
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: Rare model A body styles......

1928 79-a 3,744
1929 79-a 22,012
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-01-2023, 12:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,483
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: Original 1928/9 quail

Gary,
Is it in good enough shape to make a mold?
Bob
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-30-2023, 09:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,483
Posted By Bob Johnson
Re: Original 1928/9 quail

When have you seen one of these?
http://www.modelahouse.com/images/quailmold.jpg
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