Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2022, 09:18 AM
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Re: Starter Drive Bendix Spring Question
Problem solved. After making all the corrections and having the starter retested the only thing left was to consider checking the 6 month old battery. Turns out the battery was the problem. NAPA...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2022, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,893
Re: Starter Drive Bendix Spring Question
I'm getting frustrated with my continuing starter problems. Sent my newly rebuilt starter back to Snyder's for testing. Technician Joe was very helpful but could not find anything wrong. Starter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2022, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,893
Re: Starter Drive Bendix Spring Question
• Checked fuse. Intact. Replaced anyway. No change.
• Flywheel rotates freely with hand crank. No obstruction.
• I have an additional ground cable from pos battery terminal to engine. Starter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2022, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,893
Re: Starter Drive Bendix Spring Question
I was able to roll the car back into the garage. The T-shaped switching mechanism is new as are all the insulators and nuts. Ultimate test would be installing another working starter but that is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2022, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,893
Re: Starter Drive Bendix Spring Question
Thanks for all the suggestions. Here's my update once I finally had the time to work on the A. Decided to go with a rebuilt starter and new usa made Bendix. Reassembled the starter Bendix and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2022, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,893
Re: Starter Drive Bendix Spring Question
Thanks for all the comments. More drama...determined the armature shaft was bent. Seems all the part suppliers are out of new starter armatures. I'm assuming this means the same if I were to send...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2022, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,893
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2022, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,893
Starter Drive Bendix Spring Question
'29 Town Sedan. Had been running great. Tried to start with resultant clunk n then nothing. Could hear a click from the starter when switch activated but no spinning. New battery and 6V to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2019, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,694
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2017, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,133
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2017, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,133
Oil Change Surprise
'29 Murray Town Sedan. After changing my oil I noticed some small pieces in the bottom of the bucket that look like they could be broken off teeth fragments of some type of gear. Am suspecting it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2016, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,519
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2016, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,519
Rear Body Patch Panel 1929 Murray Town Sedan
Anyone know if this item can be found? Have a rusted out lower rear body that was previously bondo-patched. Common suppliers don't seem to carry this and Fordbarn search came back with nothing on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-18-2015, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,103
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2015, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,103
Sheet metal Question: 29 Murray TS
Bottom of the back sheet metal where attached to the back wood subrail must have rusted out at some point. Evidence of Bondo patch in the past. Does anyone know if a patch is available for this? ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2013, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,529
Re: 6V battery will not hold a charge
To close out the thread, it was a bad battery. Everything working just fine now. I am new to 6V auto battery and was shocked that 4 years is the typical lifespan even when I bring the battery out...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2013, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,529
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2013, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,529
Re: 6V battery will not hold a charge
Right. Ammeter measures amperage of course. So 3-4A charge at fast idle is normal. My ammeter looked more like 2-3A charge. I assume this rules out my cut-out since the ammeter denotes a charge...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2013, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,529
Re: 6V battery will not hold a charge
I recharged the battery reviewed the above suggestions and some earlier posts related to the subject. With engine off, voltage at cut off input is 6.1v both grounded to generator case and to engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2013, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,529
6V battery will not hold a charge
29 TS. Battery purchased in 2009 having trouble holding a charge. Ammeter reads 0 when engine/pop out off. Ammeter reads -6 when attempting to start. It does turn over but not enough to fire it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-05-2013, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,303
Re: New Guy in
Ed,
Welcome. In addition to getting connected locally I would look into joining the Model A Restorer's Club and/or the Model A Ford Club of America. Also the Town Sedan Club has been reactivated...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2011, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,958
Re: Radiator Dimensions
Good question. How can I tell? The engine number matches the frame number under the left side of the cowl if that makes any difference.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2011, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,958
Radiator Dimensions
Does anybody know where to find the dimensions of a 29 radiator? I have a 29 Murray TS near the end of a sill replacement job. Now it seems the radiator is too high as evidenced by the gap at the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2011, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,399
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2011, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,399
Town Sedan Cowl Cardboard
A recent thread reminded me of a question. Is it possible to order replacement cowl cardboard for a '29 Murray Town sedan? Seems like LB and Mac's only offer the entire interiors. I have the old...
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