Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:19 PM
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Re: Second gear
A minor point, if you try to run the engine with the transmission top off, the transmission oil will cover the inside of the car. You don't want to do this.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Shocks
Make sure the one way ball valves on the earlier designs are functioning.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Installing shock links
Vern, check your other posting, I use a 1/4 inch punch with a flat face to smash the lead ball in each corner. Needs to be a clean surface.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Shocks
I smash it in place with a punch. I have a 1/4 inch face one that works good.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 519
Re: Shocks difference
Different. Not sure base mounting holes are even the same. Each year of model a, different suppliers, if authenticity is not your concern then limitless substitutes are worth experimenting, and money...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: bedix???
Thanks for detailing your fix. We all benefit from the followup.
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Forum: Model-A
04-06-2024, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 638
Re: Rebuilt original shocks
Limited number of complete matched sets of tubular shock links, and original fasteners available. Refer to the judging standards.
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Forum: Model-A
04-06-2024, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 33
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Re: Marco Tahtaras
I looked under the roadster at a meet, and Marco spotted me. That was the first encounter.
From Paul's video, the ride was good, probably great shocks. I think the cotter pins all had the same...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 33
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Re: Marco Tahtaras
He was a restorer's restorer. An eye for detail others missed. Frank and direct the couple of times I met him. I referred many times to his work over the years.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: brake pedal
Check for wear. Weld up, and dress with a file. The pedals ride on a shaft, and can be repaired to fix your problem Rebush, and install the missing zerk while you have the pedals off the shaft....
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Forum: Model-A
04-02-2024, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 638
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Main Harness
Reuse a terminal block if not damaged. Repos may not fit. Haven't actually done this, Sacramento vintage was the likely source of my harnesses, and probably the majority of west coast replacements.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Dale Gosa has passed.
Easy guy to work with. Have several of his restored amp meters. Left us too soon. My prayers for him and his family.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 30
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Ring gear replacement
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72919&highlight=Replacing+ring+gear
Cut the ring with a hack saw. Heat the replacement, chill the flywheel. Install the new ring.
Or this:...
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Forum: Model-A
03-28-2024, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 638
Re: Rebuilt original shocks
I have reworked each original shock, with new seals, and leak test every single unit.
I have a good selection of original shock arms and tubular links.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,162
Re: Peep mirrors
If you rotate the mirror 180 degrees the mirror will then be able to look more toward the center of the car. Twist it 180 degrees.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 670
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,252
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 348
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Forum: Model-A
03-18-2024, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 638
Re: Rebuilt original shocks
Singles, pairs, or matched sets available. All functional originals. PM me.
Since there were 54 different shocks over the 4 years, locating a specific shock, that has not been blended with a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 488
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Forum: Model-A
03-15-2024, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 23
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