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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2024, 07:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,078
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Safety cage?

You wouldn't be so paranoid if other drivers weren't out to get you
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-29-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,027
Posted By jack wingard
Re: War years

My kind of Woman
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-27-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 888
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Speedometer "sticking" at random

It's the end of the shaft/arbor that steps down in diameter that then inserts into a bushing. Simular to a motor shaft bearing setup. On a motor the shaft fits tight to the bearing.
A pivot spins...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2024, 07:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 888
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Speedometer "sticking" at random

or the pivot ends could be worn or slightly bent
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,015
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Distributor Locking Screw, HELP!

It don't use a regular 3/8-24 screw. Look what the vendors sell and see if yours is the same
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-09-2024, 08:10 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,027
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Skills Necessary To Own & Operate A Model "A"

I consider myself very mechanically inclined.
It still amazes me of the amount of people that buy an A and have no idea how to do the simple tasks, asking how isn't bad. But what always gets me is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2024, 06:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By jack wingard
Re: line truck

No suggestions here, but thank goodness the cable TV wires are always lower than the electric lines.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-19-2024, 07:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,683
Posted By jack wingard
Re: distributor drop in problem

I've reviewed the posts and didn't read anywhere if you tried reinstalling the original that you removed to begin with. This could tell you a lot if it does or doesn't
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-12-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,741
Posted By jack wingard
Re: A&L Horns

IMO cars and politics don't go together. We take turns hosting our monthly club meetings
One member when hosting always feel the need to educate the attending members of his political beliefs. I no...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-23-2023, 06:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,120
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Club Tag Topper

I'm a Keystone Chapter member. Do you know if O'Briens Truckers made these for our club?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2023, 06:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Rubber protection against suns radiation

just makes me wonder. 40 + 40 = 80. how long do you expect to live?
I got nothing for protection
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-12-2023, 04:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,697
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Does your Coupe have a Trunk or Rumble seat

Mine has a seat, but I think at one time it had a trunk. There's a chrome plug where the handle for a trunk would be.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-26-2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 834
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Speedometer Cable - right or wrong way to reinstall after lub.

some of the reproductions are too short. I think a 1/4 " long round stock should be installed at the trans.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-17-2023, 06:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 869
Posted By jack wingard
Re: new rear hubs

they drop in the hub and drum then the stud sweded the two together
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-03-2023, 05:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,001
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Tire Gauge Rebuild

This is pretty much like a watch hand. And they can be tough. I suggest 2 paint can lid removal tools used as pry bars, even pressure on opposite sides. Be sure to protect the dial with thick paper.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-02-2023, 05:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,001
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Tire Gauge Rebuild

katy, view the video I posted above
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,001
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Tire Gauge Rebuild

www.youtube.com/watch?v=babgKN2svCs
the needle (pointer) should pop off but could be tight. I use a set of mini pry bars that I use in my clock repairs
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-28-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,801
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Fan Belt replacement

you can take the generator pulley off. the shaft is tapered
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-20-2023, 05:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,301
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Model A Shocks.

no they need to be taken apart. most of the time not an easy job
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-13-2023, 05:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 947
Posted By jack wingard
Re: 29 tudor sedan rear box kit

check the vendor catalogs, they might a have a matching pair.
Or weld it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2023, 06:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,657
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Brake improvement for Model A's

the biggest improvement you can make is cast iron drums
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-18-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,473
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Jet Flow Tool

not really, needs to be enough for the test. Your measuring the output volume in a certain timeframe
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2023, 05:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,306
Posted By jack wingard
Re: anti freeze

Probably a lot of factors affect this with each individual manufacturer. I would check with them.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-14-2023, 07:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,168
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Ref. Bob Brentwood Shock Thread

I read somewhere at one time of a builder using the proper type of teflon tape on the threads for the caps as well as using the o-ring for the locking ring.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,949
Posted By jack wingard
Re: Tink Tach

how does everyone attach the wire?
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