Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2013, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,447
Re: Cleaning Zinc running board trim
These were repo running boards that came with the car. They were stored uncovered in a barn since 1995. I think they came from Mac's as most all the other new parts the PO bought came from there. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2013, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,447
Cleaning Zinc running board trim
After reading many, many posts on claening Zinc (i.e. using lemons, rubbing on tomato paste, using vinager, etc, etc.) I tried using some aluminum cleaner I had on hand. It worked great. I brushed on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2013, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,632
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2013, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,632
Model A Shocks
Anyone know how to get in touch with John Holland in Ohio. I tried calling his phone number (330-483-3986) that has been listed in some old Ford Barn posts but the person who answered was not John...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2012, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,273
Re: Steering Wheel Puller
Here's how I do it. Just drill (2) holes 180 degrees apart. Tap to 5/16" and use a stright bar puller thats available everywhere. Easy,,,,:)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2012, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 11,551
Re: Balancing Beads
Bill, I never cared for them. We did a police vehicle fleet test on police crusier's when I worked for Fairfax County here in Nor Va. Everytime the cruiser stopped, the wheels had to re-balance...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2012, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,305
Re: 'Red' Hot Exhaust
Sounds lke its running with the timing retarded or the fuel mix is very
lean:confused::confused:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2012, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,698
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2012, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,573
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2012, 04:38 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 21,981
Re: Sticking Valve
Tom.
Yes, a burned valve will be obvious. It will look like you took a cutting torch to it and metled the valve face:eek:. If the valve is black and not distorted, it is not burned:).
Joe,,,,
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2012, 05:26 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 10,953
Re: King Pin differences
Bill, lift the front of the car up with a floor jack. Grab the wheel @ 12:00 o'clock and 6:00 o'clock and shake the wheel in & out to detect play in either the king pin bushings or the axle itself. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2012, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,699
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2012, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,211
Re: Starting issue
[QUOTE=steve s;389960]If it ran fine the last time, and gas if dripping, the simplest possibility is that you've flooded the engine. The fix is to hold the gas pedal tight to the floor (or do this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2012, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,992
Re: No fire to #1 plug
After you check all that other crap, check the point gap on #1 dist cam lobe or maybe a wobbly dist shaft
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2012, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 13,797
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2012, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 13,797
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2012, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 48,852
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2012, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 8,928
Re: Compression Problem Revisited
50+psi on a cyl leakdown test is way to excessive. I assume you are not using a true cyl. leakdown tester with a built-in regulator. 10 to 15 psi is more than enough to show a potential problem and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2012, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,296
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2012, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,296
Re: Curious Newbie question
Sorry about the misspelling Bill, must of had dirt in my eyes:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:, (ah, I mean engine). I promise to never do that again and get my air filter cleaned often :D:D:D:D. And maybe...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2012, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,175
Re: Tuning my Model A
The timing pin is screwed into the upper right front timing cover. It looks like a smooth shaft with a rounded head & either a square/hex head base. Unscrew the pin, turn it around & insert it in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2012, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,296
Re: Curious Newbie question
Holy Crap, my old 4 banger was DESIGNED to suck dirt:eek::eek::eek:. Man, I going to build one hell of a vacuum cleaner.:cool::cool:. Where is B. Willaimson when I need him:confused::confused:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2012, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,405
Re: Bolting the Front Crossmember
Hey Bill, I thought RED was the strongest:eek:. Have to use the torch to remove it, at least here on the east coast:confused:
Joe,,,
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2012, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,362
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2012, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,296
Re: Curious Newbie question
I run mine for mainly backfire protection:eek:. Filtered air is just icing on the cake:D:D:D:D
Joe,,,
Damn, they missed that important little bit of info:rolleyes:..
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