Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2023, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,020
Chemical rust Remover
Has any one used Rust911 on an A fender. Pretty large to be able to submerge. take a lot of fluid. Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2023, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Re: Light switch sticks
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm beginning to think the problem is the orientation of the spider. thanks again will try the next time we work on it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2023, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2023, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Light switch sticks
I'm not a experienced Model A mechanic,but offered to help a friend install an F100 steering wheel box in his 30 coupe. The steering went in very easy with the instructions provided. In plugging the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2022, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,296
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2022, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,296
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2022, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,296
Re: installing mitchell overdrive
thanks for the suggestions. Sounds like i'm going with the 3.78 with 0.26 OD and a 5.1 Head
thanks again especially to Tom for his help in Vancouver installing the ring and Pinion in my other car.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2022, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,296
installing mitchell overdrive
I'm going to install a Mitchell overdrive in a model a.
thr ring pinion ratio is 3.78. what are the recomendations for OD ratio. Main driving is in Kansas with few tours to the mountains....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2022, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 695
Re: windshield removal
yes i am able to swing the windshield out. The screws i removed were in the inside of the windshield. Did i take the wrong screws out? The car has a visor on it. should i remove it before going...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2022, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 695
windshield removal
i'm working on a 31 coupe. has not been run for about 11 years. had fuel in it all that time. Want to take the tank off and have it cleaned and sealed. using Les Andrews book to remove tank....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2022, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 969
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2022, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 969
location of radiator apron felt
When i bought the car and started working on it the apron had rivets in it but no felt. i assume the felt goes on the engine side vs the bumper side. Is that correct.
Do the rivets face rearward...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2022, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,115
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2022, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,115
rear motor mount block loose under Retainer plate
29 coupe. removed and replaced engine/transmission,replaced float a motor pads all around and new spring set in front mount (original). The rear motormount block is very loose. any suggestgion why...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2022, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,117
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2022, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,117
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2022, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,117
front Radius ball not lined up with Socket
working on 29 coupe.
Removed engine and transmission to swap out engine. installed same and have a problem. rear motor mounts (Float-A-Motor) line up with attachment to engine. The radius ball is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2022, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,646
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2022, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,616
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2022, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,616
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2022, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,616
getting transmission in neutral when out of car
i have the engine and transmission ready to install and decided to put the transmission in neutral before installing the engine/transmission as a unit. i thought it would be easier to stab the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2022, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,517
Re: transmission shift knob
Tom, I cannot answer your question, but wanted again to thank you for your help in Vancouver rebuilding the rearend in my car.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2021, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,610
Re: hot condenser
Looks like it was heat of the exhust manifole. Taped the condenser very carefully with heat resistent tape. ran for about 30 miles with no interruptions with temperature of 85 deg. Decided to put...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2021, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,610
hot condenser
Condenser get up to 300+ deg f. Car starts out running good, but after 10- 12 miles at 40 to 45 mph it starts to hesitate and sometimes backfires. any thoughts on why the condenser would get so...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2021, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,269
Re: 1948 Ford 12 volt coil issues
I thought the 6 volt coil had 1.5 ohm across the terminals. The 12 volt coil had approx 3 ohms. therefore you put a resistor in series with the coil to lower the resistance to 1.5 ohms. The 12v...
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