Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2021, 08:27 AM
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Re: Noisy Valves
Thats the way to fix it if you stay original. Depends on camshaft/ lifter condition.
Your lash numbers don't seem bad to me, just one exhaust a tad loose.
But, the head does have to come off.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 429
Re: Noisy Valves
Since your lifters are original type my question is, just how noisy are they ? And are the ones with the most clearance exhaust ?
Looser valves are less likely to burn. Ford increased the exhaust...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 408
Re: Clutch finger adjustment in car
Its hard to set the height while still in the car, but, the fingers can be adjusted equal if the pedal height and operation seem good except for a chatter.
All I do is push the release bearing and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 804
Re: converting to 1970 v8 points for model a
Which points to use ? Yep, heck of a question
The originals are just fine. A good quality set will last and they are easy to adjust. There apparently was a batch of poor quality condensers...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 580
Re: Won't Start when Warmed Up
A lot of advice above.
Slow turning while hot. I agree with
1. cable size. The bigger the better, at least #1.
2. connections. Could well be a poor connection, especially at a ground.
3. bad...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 572
Re: "Flickering" low bean headlights
I ground pretty much the same as Dave. Right from each light socket thru the conduit to a good spot on the frame.
I feel the same about the light switch possibly being the culprit.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,004
Re: Battery charger
I get garage sale/flea market chargers for cheap and use them for decades. Very seldom does an old charger go bad. Some of the light weight new ones don't last long, especially you happen to drop...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2021, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 984
Re: Reducing Steering Free Play
To check steering wheel free-play while vehicle is stopped just lightly turn wheel in one direction until resistance is felt and consider it as zero. Then turn in opposite direction lightly until...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2021, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 306
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2021, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 984
Re: Reducing Steering Free Play
If there is 1.25" of free-play at the steering wheel, then thats not too bad. Less than an inch is good, but, an extra .25" isn't too bad.
By now I would think everyone here would know that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 984
Re: Reducing Steering Free Play
Is that 1.25" free-play in just the box or total ? If total thats not too bad. If just the box, it should be better/less.
I agree with properly setting the toe.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 667
Re: arcing brakes
You can put sand paper in the drum and sand the shoes if you want to try it yourself.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2021, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,003
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2021, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 770
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2021, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 455
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2021, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 292
Re: Clutch finger adjustment
I'll assume this stuff is all sitting on the bench. Then the answer is yes. The fingers should be within .002" of each other. Either 5/8 or 11/16 will work, most prefer 11/16.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2021, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,403
Re: How Many 2020 Miles Did You Drive
About 1000 on the 'A' each season and a couple thousand on the motorbikes. Then they sit in the barn from Nov til May. I think they try to reproduce each winter.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2020, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 942
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2020, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 367
Re: Timing
Yep. Either is OK. Whether lever is fully up or a click or 2 down, its fine.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2020, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,519
Re: Spark plug socket
Box wrench just to crack loose and snug up. A little never-seize lets them spin right out and back in.
A chunk of rubber tube inside the socket should keep from breaking them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2020, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 694
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2020, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 622
Re: Clutch Problem
No, the bearing should not be in contact with the fingers when pedal is not depressed.
How much pedal free-play is there ? Should be in the 1-1.5" range.
What style clutch do you have ? How...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2020, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,810
Re: Rear Hub Torque
Yes that retainer nut needs to be tight. So you now have 3 washers on that side ? As long as the drum doesn't contact the backing plate or there isn't any interference with the parking brake, I don't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2020, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 622
Re: Clutch Problem
Does it work ?
Is there proper free=play ?
Crawl under and check the arm for a crack while someone pushes the pedal.
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