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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 195
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Which Side Mirror?

I Agree, plus I think the hinge mirror looks better.I have 5" heads on my Town Sedan, really inproves your rear view.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 07:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 529
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: help! clutch won‘t disengage…

Common problem for the clutch arm to break. I had to drive home in second gear. Stop signs were not fun, luckily my car is 12v and I can start the engine while in gear.

I replaced mine with one...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 05:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,176
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Tie rod and drag link question ?

I remember MAC's had Teflon Seats impregnated with Bronze. I never tried them, I never had an issue with the teflon ones.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 467
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Shortened pitman arm

You can get a new ball for 8 bucks!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-28-2024, 11:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 467
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) 05-28-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 465
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: 13
Views: 432
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: 7
Views: 412
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: 26
Views: 1,251
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: 1,406
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: 18
Views: 568
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: 489
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: 1,094
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: 749
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: 726
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: 494
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: 494
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: 749
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: 494
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: 939
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: 5,003
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: 1,275
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: 12,288
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: 5,003
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...
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