Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2024, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 676
Re: Racked Radiator Shell
Your truck would have left the factory with a mild steel shell painted black enamel . it would not have been the 31 passenger car style but same as 30 . The stainless 30 style shells are plentiful...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2024, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,984
Re: Rotor position at TDC
Years ago I forgot to refit the timing pin . After a short drive the engine was well covered in oil . I was amazed at how much oil had come out of that tiny hole !!! The pin was lost on the road...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2024, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,186
Re: BB Tranny
Unlike the 3 speed transmission the 4 speed is not rain proof . When the cab roof fails rain water runs down the reverse guard rod and drips into the trans . When rescued my 31 AA the trans was full...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-21-2024, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 456
1976 Ford F 250 long bed 2 WD
Just bought this truck .I have been into model A for many years but this is new territory . I notice under the grime the 360 motor ( I think) is painted a bright yellow all over .The ones I see on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2023, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,045
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2023, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,186
Re: leaning 30 pickup
We have a mix of LHD and RHD cars in England . The LHD cars lean to the left . The RHD cars lean to the right . Many years of driver only causes this . The rear spring is the main culprit . I rotate...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2023, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 887
Re: English 180A at Gilmour museum .
Hi Brad , the English stainless differences are only on late 1931 English production . As well as headlamps all stainless rad and gas caps, stainless hub caps on AA trucks .The front hood centre rod...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2023, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 887
Re: English 180A at Gilmour museum .
Thank you Paul , I did see the 2022 video but somehow missed that segment,got distracted I guess . 9 out of 10 English cars had the AF 14.9 HP 3" bore engine to escape punitive "Road Tax" It would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2023, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 887
Re: English 180A at Gilmour museum .
The Ford plant in England was well aware of the dreaded rust . The headlamp rivets are mild steel but are capped by a stainless button . the latch is all stainless with a stainless spring ,stalk with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2023, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 887
English 180A at Gilmour museum .
I watched with great interest Paul Shinns recent video on his visit to the museum . I was hoping he would include a look at the de luxe phaeton but he did not . From background glimpses I saw it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2023, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 484
Re: 1930 Rear Brake Drum Hub Type/Style
If you check the "Service Bulletins " you will see when the early AA " scalloped " hub on the new bevel gear rear axle was changed . This early hub was causing wheel hub area failure with heavy...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2023, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 569
Re: Front brake shaft Housing nut
The actuator shaft can be removed without turning the king pin . This can sometimes "wipe" the thread on one side . Normally the nut will thread back on could be the thread is damaged so run a die...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2023, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 689
Early 1930 pickup .
Would an early to about June 1930 closed cab pickup ( 68 A cab ) have left the factory with 19" wheels ? . 30/31 headlamps. bumper and twist on gas cap ? I know the gas cap could be both styles .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2023, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,224
Re: 1930 model A pickup with square back?
i am building an early 1930 pickup March 1930 engine and frame . When new it would have had the BUDD 68 A cab and sheet metal . Would it have 19" wheels when built ? I also have an early 1930 AA...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2023, 02:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,153
Re: New Starter Bendix Installation
I use a little " Singer sowing machine oil " on the bendix . It is a very thin oil and never cause any hangups . Protects as well .
John in sunny morning Suffolk County England .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-04-2023, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,534
Re: Cracked Block
I have a JB Weld patch on the side of my Chandler AZ pickup block . I built this truck from parts 12 years ago and bought the engine complete with patch ( cheap) Not pretty but no leaks so go JB Weld...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2023, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 585
Re: 31 Rear Axle Rebuild
Keep all 3 spider gears as a set so driving load is evenly shared . If you replace one gear with a less worn one it will take ALL the driving load . I keep the spider gears on the spider where they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2023, 02:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 706
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2023, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 792
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2023, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 792
Re: 1930/31 AA Truck stainless hubcaps .
You are missing your rear hubcaps . They are nickel plated mild steel and not available in reproduction . I think you will find used on "ebay" etc etc . Just paint your front ones silver they will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-09-2023, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 792
1930/31 AA Truck stainless hubcaps .
My 1931 AA Truck has stainless hubcaps on the front . I thought this was peculiar to English AA trucks . I was watching on "You Tube" "1930 Ford Model AA Walk Around " at 13.18 mins there looks like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2023, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 584
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2023, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 584
82 A 28/29 AA Truck cab question
When I bought this truck no body blocks were fitted . I fitted new blocks with the rubber pads tacked on . I was not sure if anything went under the front single bolt mounting so I fitted a rubber...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2023, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 803
Re: Clutch cover question.
Yes I see when both surfaces are machined the same everything is back to standard spec .
John as before .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2023, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 803
Re: Clutch cover question.
Thank you Brent that makes sense . This would mean my model "B" flywheel has been machined and his is standard .
John in same place same weather .
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