Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-21-2022, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,040
Re: Black tar in gas tank
pre ethanol tank sealer was shellac and not soluble in real gas, new gas will disolve it and make real mess in your engine. how do know this.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2022, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,830
Re: how to neutralize LYE
just wash them well. if you worry about sodium i would not go near the ocean or put salt on a radish.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2022, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,376
Re: speedometer not working...first steps?
what happens a lot is that the pot metal has expanded and binds the shaft length wise. you need to move parts on the shaft apart a bit to free it up. i dont recall how i did it but i used a vice to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2021, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,396
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2021, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,070
Re: How to remove ethanol from gasoline.
ethyl is the good stuff to drink. i read that the contents of hand sanitizer is 80 percent ethyl plus h2o2 and glycerin. it would be a good gargle. or just add an olive for a 160 proof martini. they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2021, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 608
goose neck head to rdiator
i want to install an after market adjustable thermostat ,mostly for looks, that requires cutting out a bit of the hose.in my case the hose has bit of a kink. my question is are there different goose...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2021, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,461
Re: Door Hinge pin
Use a bb a small socket and a C clamp. wiggle door as you tighten clamp,
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2021, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,800
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2021, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,129
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2020, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,679
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2020, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 7,335
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2020, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,511
Re: Worn rear axle threads
I re threaded the axle to 9/16 and also made a much longer nut from hex stock that engages more of the axle threads. Just one hole for key adjusted for proper torque by lightly sanding the length...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2020, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,033
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2020, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,033
Re: 12 volt horn
The large end of the horn is connected to the horn motor and the horn tapers smaller towards where the sound comes out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2020, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,033
12 volt horn
I picked up a Klaxon 5 horn marked 12 volts. this one has the reverse flare. My question is which cars of the 20s era use 12 volts?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2020, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 344
Views: 65,084
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2020, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 344
Views: 65,084
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2020, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 344
Views: 65,084
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2019, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,155
Electrolock?
This ignition cable is marked with the ford logo and number g382264. The distributer end is longer and has an integral cast iron hole to attach to the head bolt. Was this used on a specific A or was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2019, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,663
Re:INFO NEEDED
INFO NEEDED I have a pair like those that I want to install on my 29 coupe. I believe that they should installed so that the brackets are centered on the ridges on the door and the wing vertically...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2019, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,946
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2019, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,286
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2019, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,027
Re: Southwind Heater in a Model A Ford andy pics
I seems to me that a heater will interfere with the carb control rod if on the passenger side. If so how do you reconfigure it. I have a very small heater that I may install in my A but am concerned...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2018, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,665
Re: 29 Tudor pinstripe - wrong & now right!
Just a guess but I don't think Ford used a primer before dipping. When the paint wore through the primer did not show through like my ugly fenders with red primer showing.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2018, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 217
Views: 42,359
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