Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2020, 08:56 AM
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Re: LED taillights and how to wire turn signals
Thanks for all the excellent replies. To do what I want, it seems i must dump the 4-wire turn signal unit and get a 7-wire.
My setup for my '31 Dlx Coupe (6 volt pos gnd):
Cowl lamps have the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2020, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,627
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2020, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,627
Re: LED taillights and how to wire turn signals
Patrick, I found a good variety of Electronic flashers (6 & 12 volt)
that work with LEDs. Bulbs too.
I may have to get at different turn signal unit with more wires to solve the stop lamp wiring...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2020, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,627
LED taillights and how to wire turn signals
After long searching for help, I suspect there is a smart person out there. I have 2 LED tail lamps from from Mac's (with a black wire: parking lamp and a green wire:for Stop and Turn signals). The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2019, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,236
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2019, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,236
Rear axle seal part number?
Is there a modern part number that is available from bearing shops for the rear axle grease seal in the hub? The original # is A-1175.
Just hoping there is a modern version available quickly.
Yea,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2019, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Model A Brake rivets
Bob, I have used rivets that were approx. 0.330 in overall length with some woven brake linings. Those protruded 0.080 inch beyond the shoe. Try one of your rivets with your linings and peen it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2019, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,018
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-02-2019, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,018
Oversize brake rivets?
The brake shoes on my '31 coupe have worn holes for the rivets, 0.166 inch. But the only brass rivets I can find are 0.142 inch shaft diameter.
Does anyone make an oversize rivet with the proper...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2015, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 10,224
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2015, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,080
Model A and T music
Anyone know where I can obtain digital (CD or other) recordings of songs about Model As or Ts? Or roaring twenties jazz? Example: "Ford has made a lady out of Lizzie" by Joe Wheeler...
thanks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2014, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,649
Re: Another Evaporust victory
FRED K-OR, RE your 21 " wheel. I took my wire wheels to the powder coater in El Paso after straightening a few spokes and welding a few small cracks. They did all the sand blasting and powder...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2014, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 0
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31 Cowl lamp assembly
I am rebuilding my original lamps and don't know if the lens goes next to the rim and then the gasket, followed by the spring clips or some other way. I seem to be installing the clips the wrong way...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2014, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,147
Re: Getting the rear hub off the brake drum?
Guys, I got them apart today. Sprayed them with Kroil and let sit for 2 days, then heated up the drum around the hub (but not heating the hub), block of wood on the nose of the hub, and 3 careful...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2014, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 13
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Front wheel bearing race is loose...
Working on my 31 coupe and noticed the outer front wheel bearing race is rotating in the hub. I assume that is not good, how do I fix it? Any special tools needed?
Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2014, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,147
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2014, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,147
Getting the rear hub off the brake drum?
On my 31 coupe I used a 5/8 O.D. MK Morse MK 10 hole saw and carefully drilled and removed the studs (didn't go to deep). My front hubs just dropped out , but the rear hubs are really tight in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2014, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 15,791
Re: Who installs "your" tires?
Wow, thanks to zzlegend for the link to the trash bag method for mounting tires on my newly powder coated Model A wheels. Local shops didn't want to try and wouldn't guarantee they could install with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2011, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,439
Re: Shutoff valve packing stuck
Tom,
I built a small puller like one for a steering wheel and finally got it out. The fiber type packing was really tough. What are you using to lap it with?
Any tricks to it?
thanks:)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2011, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,439
Re: Shutoff valve packing stuck
This car is an early 31 (Oct 30), valve is inside the car. Does the valve shaft pullout or unscrew? Pulling on it with fingers doesn't work.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2011, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,439
Shutoff valve packing stuck
Removed my original '31 fuel shutoff valve from the tank and can't see how to get the old packing out to replace it. Is there a trick? :confused:
Thanks. (It drips slowly, tired off the coffee...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2011, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,166
Re: Distributor won't seat on head
Problem SOLVED! Measured both head heights and were very close, so I pulled the valve cover off and the spring that holds the drive down, so I could actually see what was going on:
the distributor...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2011, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,166
Re: Distributor won't seat on head
I do have the old head which has a long crack in the water jacket. I will try to measure the heights of both heads, tho the new one is already installed of course. Will spraying choke cleaner in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2011, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,166
Re: Distributor won't seat on head
Good suggestions from all. I don't know if the used head was milled a lot by the previous owner. I used a Victor copper, head gasket from NAPA, looked pretty thick. My distrib appears to have a one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2011, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,166
Re: Distributor won't seat on head
Tom,
I haven't replaced the shaft. I feel the notch line up and it drops part way down, just not all the way. I believe it is lined up because once it drops part way, you can't rotate the...
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