Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,141
Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch
I have one of those cheap Chinese turn signal switches on my Model A. It's mounted below the spark advance lever on the steering column. It's not convenient, but it works. It's been in use for a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 652
Re: generator output
Here is an update on the generator. I did measure the voltage at the battery. Car not running, 6.0 volts. Car running, 7.5 volts! The ammeter in the dash was still reading zero.
I disconnected the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 652
Re: generator output
Thanks for the advise! I'll do some testing next week and let you know what I find.
Thanks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 652
generator output
I'm having some issue with the charging system on my A. The generator is stock. The cutout kicks in when the car is started. The ammeter reads zero. I've tried another ammeter and it reads the same....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2023, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,286
Re: Wheel Bearings
When I removed the backing plate, the bolts were installed with the heads on the back side of the backing plate. The nuts were inside the grease baffle. I reassembled the backing plate in the same...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-23-2023, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,286
Wheel Bearings
In rebuilding my front end, I installed new wheel bearings. I drove out the old races from the drums and reinstalled new ones. When I went to install the drums, it seems the the drum is rubbing on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-21-2023, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,183
Re: Favor Parts Supplier
I ended up buying parts from Bert's. I bought kingpins, kingpin bushings and wheel bearings. All the parts look good.
Now comes the problem. I drove out the old bearing races from the first drum...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2023, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,183
Re: Favor Parts Supplier
Steve, thanks for the reply. I checked Bert's and they have the parts I need in stock. I'm going to try them!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2023, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,183
Favor Parts Supplier
What is your favorite new parts supplier? I've used Macs, Ecklers and Mikes. I am looking for parts to rebuild my front axle. Spindle Bushings, king pins, wheel bearings, etc. Where would you buy...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2023, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,793
Re: Rebuilding front end
Thanks for the information! I'll let you know how it turned out. Youtube videos also mentioned the locking pins and king pins were difficult to remove. I have a torch and a big hammer! Just kidding....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2023, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,793
Rebuilding front end
Im ordering parts to rebuild the sloppy steering of my 1930 Ford Tudor. It seems most of the slop or play is between the axle and the spindle. I'm ordering wheel bearings, spindle bushings and some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2022, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,187
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2022, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,187
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2022, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,187
Re: Water pump/ carb
Speaking of radiators, the one in my A is a EUREAKA. I never heard of it. Anyone know anything about that brand?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2022, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,187
Re: Water pump/ carb
THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE RESOLVED! Ken B from the Ford barn offered to come over and take a look at things. He lives about 40 miles from me. He adjusted the timing that he said...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2022, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,187
Re: Water pump/ carb
So, I started up the Model A and let it warm up a bit. It got up to 214 degrees and started to boil over with the cap removed. Then it started to backfire out of the carb. Flashes coming out of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2022, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,187
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2022, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,187
Re: Water pump/ carb
Thats why I was asking about buying a used carb. I'm not afraid of tearing onto anything!
I made that mistake and bought a "Carb off a good running car" from eBay. That was a big piece of crap!...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2022, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,187
Re: Water pump/ carb
I seem to be dealing with 3 different unrelated issues!
The overheating issue is it boils over after running a while. The water pump leaks at the seal. I tried replacing the rope seal with not good...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2022, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,187
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2022, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,187
Water pump/ carb
Question one:
I'm having overheating issues. I've been searching for a new water pump, the new seal design that says " no leak" type. The current one leaks severely. They're pretty hard to find....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2022, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,340
Re: Generator Output
The generator problem is fixed thanks to the help from you folks. The output is about 8 amps. The voltage is 7+volts. With a little force I was able to move the 3rd brush. I took the cutout off and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2022, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,512
Re: Backfiring
The armored cable! I had a nick in the cable between the firewall and the dash. Something that wasn't normally visible.I was having problems of the car running, not running, running. You get the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2022, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,340
Re: Generator Output
Thanks for the response. As far as the third brush is concerned, I tried to slide it with my finger but it seems stuck. In looking at some videos it appears that the brush should move rather easily....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2022, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,340
Generator Output
I'm not sure that I have a problem. I've done a lot of reading on this site and some testing and the more i read the more confused I get.
So, here's whats happening.
The starter is turning rather...
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