Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 05:57 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 151
Views: 31,456
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 13,367
Re: My new 1930 2-dr sedan
So Harold, mentioned in my previous post, has been on an extended vacation from pretty much right after the A went to his shop. He got home over this past weekend. Parts are being shipped from Bert's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2026, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,925
Re: aluminum timing gear recommendation
Someone today mentioned something that I'd like your collective opinions about. It was suggested that perhaps fiber timing gears are designed that way to fail before something else fails...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2026, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,925
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2026, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,925
aluminum timing gear recommendation
I've found a couple of posts about timing gears but nowhere have I found a recommendation for who makes or where to buy the best aluminum Model A timing gear.
What say you? Is one better than...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2026, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 935
Re: Rain-X Comparison by Project Farm
Considering Rain-X costs a lot less than most of the brands tested I'll stick with it. It might not test as BEST but it appears to be totally acceptable. At least for me. ymmv
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2026, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,327
Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn
Scott (@sconnors) - Welcome back. While I've been a member here since 2010 due to having other old Fords, I acquired my first running Model A (https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=351169)...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2026, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 13,367
Re: My new 1930 2-dr sedan
As I mentioned in response #102 above, this just past weekend we drove the A to Dewey, Oklahoma. At least we drove it a little over 300 of the 350 miles. We were cruising along just happy as a clam...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2026, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 106
Views: 13,367
Re: My new 1930 2-dr sedan
So I got the engine oil, transmission lube, and differential lube changed this week. Also most of the grease fittings lubed. I have 2 grease guns and ran both of them dry. Running to town to get...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-29-2026, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 115
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2026, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 13,367
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2026, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 13,367
Re: My new 1930 2-dr sedan
Won't be making it to Oregon. I'd love to do that someday. I am considering going to French Lick for that national meet this year. This car has been there in the past when the previous owner was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2026, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 13,367
Re: My new 1930 2-dr sedan
Next question: I have some 80W 90 lube left over from the last time I rebuilt a 3rd member.
Can (or should) I use this in my Model A transmission and/or 3rd member? This would be to top off, not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2026, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 13,367
Re: My new 1930 2-dr sedan
Thanks for the tip.
Firstly: when I got the title I had it TOD (Transfer On Death) to my daughter. She knows when I die it's hers. In Missouri TOD automatically transfers ownershikp to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2026, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 13,367
Re: My new 1930 2-dr sedan
Yesterday I began my first oil change and lube job.
1. It was nice to see that my car has a magnetic oil drain plug.
2. The grease fittings are partly "modern" zerk fittings and partly the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2026, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 151
Views: 31,456
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2026, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 2,392
Views: 649,033
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2026, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 373
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2026, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 717
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2026, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 20,318
Re: CAD Model of Model A Engine
@nomadpsd
While I was searching for Model A backup lights your post showed up (Benson told about doing backups at his job).
Yes, I know and understand you started this thread 6 years ago. I'm...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2026, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 942
Re: 3.14 Day
I'll shut up now. I've deviated from Model A talk way too much on here. This is an interesting thread, though.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2026, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 942
Re: 3.14 Day
Back in the late 60's we were allowed to use calculators for homework but weren't allowed to bring calculators to tests in Engineering at Mizzou. We had to bring slide rules. Accuracy with a slide...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2026, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 942
Re: 3.14 Day
YES. Sorry. I had the numbers reversed.
It's 355/113.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2026, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 942
Re: 3.14 Day
And 113355 isn't very hard to remember. If it was I couldn't remember it. First 3 odd numbers.
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