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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 11:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 195
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Shortened pitman arm

Years ago I installed a shortened Pitman arm along with teflon seats and never looked back.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 445
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: electrical charging problem

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-27-2024, 11:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 377
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Did a 1929 Ford station wagon in California use passenger or commercial license p

I don't know how it works nowadays but I had a Ford E-100 (½ ton) Econoline Van that had car plates. Car plates/registration was (are??) much cheaper than Commercial Plates.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-27-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 336
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Gas Station

I use one of these bad boys. Works great holding nozzle in tank, shuts off when full. Also ground nozzle to tank to prevent static.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-26-2024, 04:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,075
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: A perplexing oiling problem - A new one to me!

Marshall, I wouldn't be running your engine too much until you find your problem. I don't imagine you are getting a whole lot of oil to the mains, especially the rear main.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-26-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,396
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Electric Fuel Shut off

In a car with an indented firewall you don't have that option. Not to mention they fit a ¼" gas line.

BTW, the new ball valve shut off valves that Snyder's has work great. Finally someone improved...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-26-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 486
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Leak on top of carb...

How much play is in your throttle shaft?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-26-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 410
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Adjusting Brake Rods

One thing I notice when these discussions come up is no one mentions the first thing I do is check the adjustment of the brake pedal to cross cross shaft adjustment to ensure the cross shaft levers...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,092
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: snap on door arm rest for 1931 roadster

I can see them not installing the snaps to ensure there is not a mismatch with the position of your current snaps.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 743
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: how to repair top casting on sidebowl carburetor???

McMaster-Carr has cast iron welding rod with high nickel content.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 430
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: 5/24 A of the day photo

Appears to have sealed beam headlights also.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2024, 11:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 716
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Nothing Seems to Fit!

They weren't dealing with offshore repro parts on the assembly line either...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 488
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Installing New Brake Rods on 31 Cabriolet as part of total restoration

I have watched this video before and it has a lot of good info. One thing I noticed just now while watching it again, I believe he installed the axle key back-wards and upside down. The taper should...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 488
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Installing New Brake Rods on 31 Cabriolet as part of total restoration

Give Steve at Bert's a call. He should be able to supply you with everything you need for your parking brake.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2024, 12:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 743
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: How to break off the MOUNTING flange on carb casting

One of the reasons I started using studs. Also makes installation easier.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2024, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 488
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Installing New Brake Rods on 31 Cabriolet as part of total restoration

Don't forget to install the "anti-rattlers" on the brake rods.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2024, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 934
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Squeal that I can’t pinpoint

As strange as that sound, the same happened to me. I tightened the nut on the front mount and it noise went away...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,001
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: European Classic tires

European Classic tires are not radials.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-21-2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,270
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Dropping the oil pan

You are correct, it would not effect the timing to remove the oil pump
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-19-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,281
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Simmons Carburetor

Purdy Swoft passed a few years ago. Those pictures were posted ~12 years ago.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-19-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,001
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: European Classic tires

IF you decide to go with America Classic Radials, ensure you inspect the inside of the tire for inspection stickers. They WILL cut your tubes.

Inspection Sticker inside tire...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 290
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Radius Rod Mount Identification

That appears to be the aftermarket rubber ball set-up. The original type is sheet metal.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 523
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Pumping gas

Great job for a teenager, especially in the summer when all the girls where headed to the beach. Washing windshields was my favorite part. (pervert...)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,462
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Idle Mixture Screw

20 inHg is good, If your Idle Mixture Screw is 3 turns out, you may have a vacuum leak somewhere. A lot of good suggestions where to look in previous posts.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,462
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Idle Mixture Screw

You need to read the inches of merury scale (inner scale on your gauge). You have ~20 inHg.

A vacuum gauge is a handy diagnostic tool.
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