Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:01 AM
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Re: Polarity tester
Re: electronic ignition- As I recall, there was a product advertised in car magazines a long time ago that claimed to continuously fire the plug after the initial timed spark. I have a vague idea...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:53 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:48 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:51 AM
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TRB Overdrive?
There is a ‘31 Coupe on BringaTrailer dot com with a “TRB overdrive”. Anyone know about TRB?
I searched FordBarn and got lots of hits for Mitchell, but didn’t spot any reference to TRB. No hits on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 29
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Re: Westach Ammeters.
I’ve only been in the Model A hobby for two years, and have already purchased a number of parts and accessories which didn’t fit, or didn’t work. They’re doing me no good at all sitting on a shelf in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Stainless Ateel Fords
There seems to have been a renaissance in the metal shaping (panel making) profession in the US in the last decade or so. A set of handmade fenders is do-able, but I would guess the cost could easily...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2024, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 59
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Re: Idle Mixture Screw
Also known as an Italian Tuneup. Probably because American drivers were accustomed to the torquey, low rpm engines and didn’t wind their new “foreign jobs” to higher revs. Jeez, it must be decades...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2024, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 27
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Re: Move A By Yourself
Jim Cannon, brilliant idea! I’m reminded of the old timer who moved his cars by pushing the top of a tire, rather than the whole car. I’m thinking the top of the tire moves at twice the distance as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,559
Move A By Yourself
What do you call a little electric motor cart that moves a dead car around? Not wheel dollies (fine for a smooth garage floor) but up a slight inclined driveway and over the garage door saddle. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 1,414
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Radiator ornament
The Wretched Roadster and I regularly attend the monthly “Cars & Caffeine” at 6 Flags - Fiesta Texas. Often there are 500+ cars/ bikes / trucks and only 1 antique, my Model A. One a-ooo-ga while...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 08:31 PM
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Re: Can't replace hub after replacing brake pads.
I had a similar (appearing) problem, but on the front. I had the drums and shoes arc’ed by a local shop which still has the arbor for Model A’s. So I was very surprised to find the drum would not go...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Rebuilt Engine Options
Thanks for the feedback everyone.
I’m choosing the Burtz 6.5:1 head, Burtz cam, and early V8 clutch.
Improved carburetion will wait until I see how these upgrades perform.
The rebuild was due...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 913
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 03:34 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 913
Rebuilt Engine Options
The Wretched Roadster’s rebuilt engine is almost ready. Faced with some alternatives. Described as Touring Engine.
It will have counterbalanced crank, insert bearings, lightened flywheel,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 763
Re: cam lube
Synchro 909 - your comment raises a question in my mind: Is it better to crank the engine a bit with the ignition off to begin circulating the oil before starting, or go for starting it right away?...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,229
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Head Studs or bolts with aluminum head
Based on the measurements shown in the video below, If you use a torque wrench with anti-seize you may over-tighten by 100% or more.
There is a technique that allows accurate torque setting while...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Texas Hwy Patrol Officer Bulldogging a car
The banner on the car windshield appears to say Texas Highway Patrol. Not sure what this photo is meant to portray. Maybe that they practice this tactic in their training course?
If I could only go...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Next problem is... locked rear brakes
I tried the other puller, the one that looks like a cutaway of a church bell. The darn thing was so stuck the center bolt of the puller broke. Used a 3 finger adjustable puller. It took many hours...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,672
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
Shew 01 - Yes, they are sand blasters. Maybe not sand but your choice of medium. We followed up the blasting by blowing the plug by unsnapping the airline that ran the cleaner and blew out any...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,672
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
(Warning: tangent ahead) Gary in WA - Those little compressed air-powered abrasive spark plug cleaners brought me back to 1974. I was working as a mechanic’s helper at a Kawasaki motorcycle dealer in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 05:30 PM
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Re: Henry and Edsel again
“Proved by the past
Improved for the future”
The V8 spear (I don’t know if there is an official name for that graphic design) reminds me of a story about FIAT. Supposedly, FIAT (not yet Fiat?)...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 658
Re: Engine will not crank
If you un-stick the Bendix gear by rocking the car while in gear, be sure to release the hand brake (I didn’t, and almost passed out from exertion) and be sure the ignition switch is off (this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,024
Re: Snyder's New Catalog Came...and a Warning!
The utopian CAD-to-part concept is appealing, and can currently be applied to some parts. The example of a bracket is apt. But any machining for flatness for mating parts, tapping threads, drilling...
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