Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-13-2016, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,484
Rear Seat to Tack Rail Upholstery
I am attempting to trim out the interior of my acquired 29 Roadster, utilizing the seats I have, which may not be original (I'm a novice at this and have never upholstered anything in the past). The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2016, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,779
Re: Electrical Dillema - Generator Discharges
Thanks for the thoughts and input. Problem solved - bad ammeter
I replace the cutout, problem still persisted. Tested the generator on a friends car and everything charged correctly. Then...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2016, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,779
Re: Electrical Dillema - Generator Discharges
I haven' checked battery with car running, will do this afternoon. It's positive ground, 6v. As noted in first 4 paragraphs I jumped across the cutout, checked lights with engine off (charging),...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2016, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,779
Electrical Dillema - Generator Discharges
I recently took my A for it's inaugural run, 150 mi. after restoration. Everything ran well, except along the way a generator bearing froze up, threw the fan belt. Was able to drive home without a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2015, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,675
Transmission Rebuild
I'm having my engine rebuilt, so I have decided to pull the transmission apart to see what it might need. Being a novice, I can only recognized the big obvious problems like missing/chipped...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2015, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,339
Spark/Gas Control Rod Installation
I've been trying for hours to stab the two control rods back into the tubes in the steering column, with no success. Does anybody have a simple trick to stab these in?
Its a 7 tooth steering...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2014, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,560
Re: Paint Preparation Questions
Wow, lots of stuff, thanks. Brent thanks for the summarizing my situation so well -" lets keep it simple for the beginner"...
I reached the conclusion to not use lacquer long ago, but thanks for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2014, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,560
Re: Paint Preparation Questions
Thanks guys for the guidance. To bare metal I go. I took this project on as a learning experience, so I really appreciate your guidance. I do have a mentor, but he's not always around when I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2014, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,560
Paint Preparation Questions
I'm in the process of trying my hand at painting my 29 roadster. I'm a total novice at this and have read all I can find, but have a few questions I'm not clear on. Any suggestions or guidance is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2014, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,516
Re: Door Sill Removal on 29 Roadster
Gents,
Thanks for your insights, guidance, and photos. It looks like the best option for me at this time is to paint the sills in place rather than tear them up trying to get them off, until such...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2014, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,516
Door Sill Removal on 29 Roadster
I'm in the process of disassembling pieces to paint my '29 Roadster. I am planning to leave the body on the frame and only removing doors, fenders, and other easily removable parts for painting...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2014, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,436
Re: Spark Advance Linkage Length
Thanks to all for your input. I ended up bending the control rod end as best I could, followed by a slight bend in the linkage at the steering wheel end (to match the control rod angles) and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2014, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,848
Re: Pushing Coolant Out The Overflow
I had a similar problem and discovered two issues. The overflow tube had a hole in it due to corrosion, inside the upper tank where you couldn't see it. When the fluid level expanded above the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2014, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,436
Spark Advance Linkage Length
I'm in the process of trying to find the root cause of my spark advance linkage not fitting properly. My linkage is factory standard of 17" inside-inside, or about 17-1/2" total length with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2014, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,337
Re: Overheating
Had the same problem. I found two issues - a hole in the overflow tube (mid depth of the upper tank) and no baffle in the fill neck. Even when filled to just above the core, it would puke water...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2014, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,144
Re: Condenser Length
Sorry for the typo, I was off by 1".
The original was 2-1/8". The replacement I got from Berts was 1-7/8", Motorcraft DC-1 (A-12300), which was listed as short proof. I noticed same number is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2014, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,144
Condenser Length
Currently rebuilding/reconverting my distributor from "modern" set up to original, due to poor quality upper plate that does not ride snuggly in the groove, causing difficulty in setting point and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-30-2014, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,585
Re: Radiator overflow water loss
Does your radiator have a baffle in it? If now install one. I had a similar problem with my original radiator which didn't have a baffle in it. Even when I kept the water level just above the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2014, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,697
Re: Distributor Issues
Thanks to all for your expedient replies and guidance.
I checked the coil wire to head for spark on rotation (key on), no spark.
Looks like my culprit may be a bad coil.
I'll replace coil and test...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2014, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,697
Distributor Issues
Just rebuilt my distributor with the modern upper and lower plate. Took her for a test drive, got about 3-4 miles and she just died. Two prior drive&die trips were traced to a blown fuse which I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2014, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,729
Re: 29 Roadster Door Clip Installation Questions
Thanks for the offer Rusty, I think I'm ok now. I fabricated some sheet metal to braze in place to replace that which was cut/rotted out.
Change out the other side after prying out the old and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2014, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,729
Re: 29 Roadster Door Clip Installation Questions
Thanks for guiding me on use of alternate terminology, "door bumpers", to find more info. Didn't find exactly what I was looking for, but apparently I will need to weld on a new piece of sheet...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2014, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,729
29 Roadster Door Clip Installation Questions
One door on my 29 roadster is missing the door guide clip, the rubbers, and it's supporting structure - ie, the sheet metal that holds the clip and it's rubbers in place is missing. Does anyone out...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2014, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,278
Re: Starter Problem, after pop sound
Sorry for late final diagnosis - things were in storage for the winter.
The problem ended up being a blown coil inside the starter.
Thanks for all the guidance.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2013, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,278
Re: Starter Problem, after pop sound
Tom, yes, yes & yes. The key clue here was the "pop" sound before failure. It sounded like a wire or component failed.
We've narrowed the culprit to something inside the starter. Since we...
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