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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-26-2026, 04:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,441
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Ford Barn meetup at the 2026 Convention

I will be there with my best gal.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2026, 03:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,812
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Fire Hazard

Years ago I bought a ratty '31 roadster and noticed a bunch of scratches in the ribbing on the dash panel on the driver's side, next to the gas gauge.
It dawned on me that the scratches were wooden...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-16-2026, 03:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,487
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: A&L condensor

Thanks Kurt, you finally told me what I needed to know, but now I can't distinguish between the newer A&L condensers and the NORS condensers in my collection, both of which have identical spot welds....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-14-2026, 01:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,487
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
A&L condensor

Can anyone tell me if the "short proof" condenser, made by A&L, is visually identifiable? I have several condensers here on the bench and most have the tabs secured with three tiny spot welds. A...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-21-2026, 02:41 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,567
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: is it real or is it Memorex?

The last photo, taken at the MAFFI museum at the Gilmore, is of a very rare 1930 Town Car.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2026, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 268
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Spring Perch Question (ignore the first one)

sorry, didn't recognize the finish on the wishbone.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2026, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 268
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Spring Perch Question (ignore the first one)

What is between the spring perch and the axle?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2026, 08:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,076
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Model B Carburator

In contrast to Synchro909, my B carb equipped 68B likes little to no GAV opening, and got 20mpg on a 5,000 mile trip.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-05-2026, 03:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,127
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Luke's Garage & Gas Station

My question is to the OP. The work is outstanding.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-05-2026, 02:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,127
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Luke's Garage & Gas Station

Beautiful work! What is the scale?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-20-2025, 09:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,033
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Aligenmet issue 31

One of our club members made a set of alignment dowels that fit into the spring perch and kingpin holes of a removed axle. It's not difficult to correct a bent axle with a shop press using the dowels...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2025, 03:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,140
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Double Venturi carb Before/After

Gary, where will you find a new venturi for that carb?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2025, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,324
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Eubanks Crankshaft

I have one in our tour car with about 30,000 miles on it. No problems.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2025, 09:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,848
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Ice fishing

https://archive.org/details/grumpyoldmen19931080px265lion_202003
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-06-2025, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 431
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Cabriolet Top Side window flap

The flap should fit over the glass to provide a weather seal. The trim shop that did my 68B did not stretch the fabric far enough and it leaks.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-15-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,023
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Fan Tapered Hub Damage - help with cause and repair

Picture #6 shows that the woodruff key may have been installed backwards, with the curved portion engaging the slot in the fan hub.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-08-2024, 10:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,364
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Exhaust manifold sag

I have found many gland rings inside mufflers. Just sayin'.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2024, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,012
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: 5/24 A of the day photo

It looks to me like an era stone guard added to a stock '31 shell. Note the vertical bars.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-18-2023, 08:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,365
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Weird bolt in engine block

Smoked tires, if you remove the oil fill tube you may be able to see, or feel whatever may be inside the block, or at least determine the length of the bolt.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-16-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,030
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Starter Switch Non-Contact

Keith, the same is true for aftermarket throttle return springs and soft-soled shoes. After a couple hundred miles, the throttle feels like it's coming through your shoe!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-04-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,602
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Brake improvement for Model A's

whirnot, Is it necessary to change the spindles to use 12", '32 brake drums and backing plates?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,968
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Zerk grease adapter fell into housing any harm?

I have used something like this with good results for this purpose. Having the magnet retractable allows you to get it into position easier....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-04-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,661
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Noise in Drive Train

I hope you have taken the floorboard out. If so, there should be plenty of room for your wrenches.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-14-2022, 11:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,954
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Electrical fire, now to figure out why.

Early car-i.e. 1928-'29-check your brake light switch. If your brakes are low the repo switch will short when the pedal is depressed.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-11-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,286
Posted By Dave in Petaluma
Re: Car Tie Down in Trailer

Let some air out of the tires. I know it sounds lame, but it works.
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