Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-27-2023, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,959
Re: arching brake shoes,
This mite help someone , These are a copy drawings of the gauge plates for the Ammco brake arching machine The ruler is copied on the page so you can scale it correctly.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2022, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,658
Re: Rear Brake Centering.
When you use that tool, do you need to adjust the diameter of the shoes to match the diameter of the drum to allow the centering tool to measure correctly.
or
Are measurements tested...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2022, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,583
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2022, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 916
Re: Spacers? from rear hub/brake
On my car, the backing plate bolts threads were to short, not cut long enough down the bolt. They would not tighten up,( I needed about three threads ) some one add spacers to allow the nuts to move...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2022, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,193
Brake Shoe Roller Pin
Does the Brake Shoes Roller Pin fit in the Brake shoe hole snug or
should it be loose enough to rotate.
This pin has the brake shoe rollers on it and the rollers spin
but the pin will not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2021, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,278
Re: Horn button
My Horn button does the same to, I find that if i put my palm flat on the button and push down and turn my hand back and forth like a windshield wiper, it will work for a couple months . But i do...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2021, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 0
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Front Brake housing lever measurment
I am rebuilding some front lever assemblies and want to know this measurement. I want to insure a snug fit when finished.
The only king pins i have are already in my 31 tudor and i really do not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2020, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,150
Re: Help diagnosing engine knock
I can only offer my life lesson for my engine knock, but raise the distributor up from the new head about an 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch and than tighten it up again.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2020, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,027
Re: Wall hangings
This is a shadow box frame i put some worn items in and a image of the finished 31 Tudor. I have this at my office wall.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2018, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,773
Re: Strange Engine Noise
Check to see how tight you radiator support rod nuts are, I had a noise like you have and i tighten them up and all is good.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2018, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 994
actuating arm fitment to king pin ball
Looking for some help on this,
Should the actuating arm be a tight fit in the King Pin ball end or maybe a snug fit?
Can it have any movement?
How would you repair this play on the actuating...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2018, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,029
Brake wedge question
Were will the brake rollers start to apply the shoes on the wedge,A , B , C, D
location. Just wondering.http://www.mikes-afordable.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/a2023_274x211.jpg
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2017, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,258
Re: Generator disconnected
Tom, is the out put stud the one that the cut out is connected to. Help me understand this , the generator is connected to the ground (+) and you will connect a jumper to the out put stud (-) ? ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2017, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 13,525
Re: Rear Axle Keys
So the taper on the axle and the taper on the hup is a dry fit only, no anti seize to help take it apart many years later?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2017, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,659
Re: Sleeved cylinder question
If you bore the block and you still have a void in the cylinder wall ( a wrist piston put a heavy grove in the cylinder wall ) can a sleeve still be installed. Will the void behind the sleeve hold...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2016, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,554
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2015, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,399
Height of engine serial numbers
What is the height of the serial numbers stamped on the engine?
Will the frame numbers be the same height to?
will the be 1/4 inch high or 1/2 inch high??
Thanks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2014, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 16,671
Re: Tips For Model A's
If you are using your Hand crank to rotate the motor to set points or reposition the motor always slide the hand crank out of the crank ratchet nut because you will forget and use the starter to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2014, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,173
Rubber in the original mounts
On original motor mounts would the three bolts , nuts, and spacer tubes be tightened ( tight ) to squeeze it together on the frame or is it just gingerly tightened up so the nut comes up to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2013, 04:35 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,439
Running engine without fan belt
I want to drive the car without the fan belt installed. Do i have to disconnect the generator wire so the generator does not motor when i do this test. I want to see if the fan blade and belt my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2013, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,431
Re: Rear Motor Supports
I was following this thread and my question is how tight do you tighten up the nuts. The bolts i have seem to have the cotter pin hole out on the end of the bolts and the nut barely tightens up or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2012, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,803
Re: Brake centering tool
Marco,
Your explanation really helped my understand the importance of the shoe arching. Thank you.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-13-2012, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 17,294
Re: Float a motor vs. stock mounts
Well, since we are talking about mounts, If you are installing the original motor mounts how tight do you screw the nuts down. I was told if it is to tight it will vibrate sooo just go past the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2011, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,625
Re: Getting radiator free of grease
I have used TPS , You can buy it in a liquid bottle at your Favorite hardware store in the painting area., Put in a cup full and run it and flush.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2011, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,134
Re: Is 7 volt out put on a generator avarage.
So if i checked the voltage comming out of the generator at the cutout and i have 7 volts dc what will be the amps reading if the amp gage is reading correctly?
7 volts = ? amps
7.5 volts =...
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