Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2015, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,750
Re: The four flywheel bolts
You can usually buy a good flywheel at a swap meet for $5.
My guess is your flywheel has been resurfaced too much. I wouldn't use it.
Just my guess/opinion
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2015, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,640
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2015, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 11,480
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2015, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,215
Re: drum
John,
In my opinion, you should fix this the right way.
Buy a new stud. If you don't have the tools, most machine shops can fix this in about 5 minutes - -probably charge you $10-20.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2015, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,631
Re: Rebuilding Vacuum Windshield Wipers
You should be able to manually rotate the shaft and feel the air flow out of the port. If you don't feel a pretty good air flow when you rotate the shaft, you've probably got a bad wiper.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2015, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,793
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2015, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,339
Re: Bad knock in 2nd gear UPDATE
once again - -this is just my opinion.
You can't fix this without removing the transmission. You're going to have the rear end out anyway - -(and you should consider things like changing the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2015, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,965
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2015, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,965
Re: Rope seal
OK guys - -don't shoot me - -this is just my opinion
It's easier to drop the pan and do it right.
I'd bet I'd be done before you got the old one out.
Again,, just my opinion.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2015, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,863
Re: Nuts
I think Rusty's right -and I think the correct nut is taller
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2015, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,863
Re: Nuts
http://www.brattons.com/uploads/images_products_large/04310.jpg
Wrong nut? - tough to tell - -the link is to a pic of Bratton's nut
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2015, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 12,229
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2015, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 12,229
Re: Steering column broke in half
I guess I didn't explain very well - -yes you can pull just the tube - -no need to pull the box.
By the way - -welding is not a very good fix, it's temporary at best - -this is great chance to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2015, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 12,229
Re: Steering column broke in half
Glen,
So, this is just a break in the tube - rig'ht?
I've seen this before - -I been told it is caused by tightening the bottom bolts, then needing to push up on the column to get in into...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2015, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,740
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2015, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,775
Re: tuning engiene
It's my opinion, and I'm sure others disagree, but Model A Fords aren't as safe as a modern car, especially at speeds over about 45.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2015, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,740
Re: Model A Door hinge removal
I got mine out by heating them up until they were just turning red, then squirting them with penetrating oil.
Yes, it wrecks the paint and there can be a fire when you spray, so be careful
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2015, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,169
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2015, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,999
Re: Patent plate
most of the part houses are now selling a nut and bolt that look like a rivet. Here's one
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2015, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,882
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2015, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,583
Re: correctpaint
from MAFCA:
PAINT FORMULAS
Question:
I am restoring a 1928 Fordor, body style 60A. The paint colors I am going to use are Rose Beige, Seal Brown and Orange for the stripe. Are there any...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2015, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,882
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2015, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,670
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2015, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,775
Re: tuning engiene
That's what I assumed - -
Interesting that the poster hasn't cleared this up.
So I'll ask again - -
Hey Robert!!
Do you want to go 70 miles per hour or take 70 mile trips at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2015, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,670
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