Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 09:10 PM
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Views: 762
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Forum: Model-A
03-28-2024, 09:10 PM
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1929 Tudor Sedan
Runs and stops very well as a driver. Sheet metal is very straight with no rust. A good solid car to restore or drive. Asking 12,000.00 will take offers. Helping to sell the car for an older man that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2024, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 828
Re: Pressure Plate Fingers
NKAMINAR
Thank You for your suggestions. Would you mind shipping your hoist and coming with it to Seattle? HA!!! How are ya?
Pole...1 for pulling the rear end...1 for the enginee
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2024, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 828
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2024, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 828
Re: Pressure Plate Fingers
On the same subject...How do you adjust a V8 pressure plate in a Model A? I know it's the same method and 5/8 measurement.
At 23,000 miles I was running some errands. On the way back I heard...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2024, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,037
Re: Grinding
I had the same symptoms you have. In preparing for a cross country I too changed all the fluids and then the transmission would grind. After talking with everyone I knew I called MODEL A MEDIC...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-05-2023, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,030
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2023, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 7,710
Re: 85,000 in 1 month. not Model A
Mine is a 2016 Ford F-150 with the aluminum body. 3.5 ecoboost. The paint is terrible. Thick in places and thin on others. Very susceptible to stone chips and bruises. Yea, it's a truck..but I treat...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2023, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,309
Re: anti freeze
THANK YOU to everyone that responded. I really value your opinions and experience on this forum. Yes, Sierra anti freeze is still available that doesn't foam and I feel best for our non pressurized...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2023, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,309
anti freeze
How long does the rust preventives last in anti freeze using distilled water?
I know there are lots of additives recommended but how long using just the coolant?
Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2023, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 12,230
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2023, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,169
Re: 28 closed cab pickup handle
Ya gotta give Ray from La Mesa credit with his knowledge and ingunity.
I have a 30 coupe since before high school. I had a terrible time as you are with the handle not working repro to repro. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2022, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,518
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2022, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,518
Model A era tool entusiasts
I just bought a tool that was used at the Ford Dealerships in the garage.
It's Ford script Z-1900. A tool to turn the engine over by the front pulley nut. Not a KR Wilson tool. My question is what...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2022, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,573
Re: Crankshaft Pulley Bolt (P/N 5-Z1900)
Your very lucky to find an original!
I've been looking for one for years with no luck. Everyone I talk with either knows exactly what I'm describing or have one that's not for sale.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2022, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,940
Re: Trans Fluid Question
Give Model A Medic a call in Kansas. He took time explained to me that all of the vendors have their own version of the original 600 wt. I my case the lube I bought was to thin and not sticky, ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2022, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,458
Re: The Passing of Jim Spawn past editor of MAFCA
I was also shocked to read this. He was a heck of a guy. Very personable and would do anything for you. He did so much thanklessly for our Model A club and members behind the scenes. He was very...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2022, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,752
Re: What am I doing wrong.
I did exactly what you did. New everything. I also had so much drag I could hardly turn 2 out of the 4 drums. Thought it would just wear in but the drums got so hot in a short test drive I couldn't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2022, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,955
Re: MAFCA National- Who is coming?
Was going to book my flight from Seattle just today.
Nope not able to come to the meet. The airfare is $1250.00
having to plan around my work schedule
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2021, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,468
Re: KR Wilson tool
Reading this subject I can tell lots of KR Wilson tool collectors are responding.
I have been looking to buy the tool used by dealer mechanics. It's the 3 foot steel bar used to turn the engine over...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2021, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,765
Re: New Brake Shoes
Thank You to everyone who responded to my inquiry.
This forum and the people who support it has a wealth of knowledge and advice that I value.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2021, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,765
Re: New Brake Shoes
So you guys have used them and I should buy not one, but a full set?
Talked to guy at Hershey about them. Apparently the shoe construction are spot welded together so he didn't care for them....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2021, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,765
New Brake Shoes
I've noticed that Bratton's has NEW lined brake shoes. Part #2580
Has anyone had any experience with them?
Thanks for your help!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2021, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,030
Re: Transmission Roller Bearings
How did you discover the roller bearings were going bad?
Grinding? Shifting problems? Noise? I'm having sudden issues with grinding while shifting into second and into third at about 25,000 miles...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2021, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,067
Re: Brake shoe lining
THANK YOU AGAIN GUYS for taking time to respond and get more detailed in brake work. This has been educational to me and everyone reading .
This hasn't been a 30 weight oil question,oppose to 40...
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