Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Re: New to me
Bendix jammed?can you hand crank the motor over, or rock it in high gear.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 11:28 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2024, 10:52 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 11:49 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 01:55 AM
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Re: Shocks
This might help.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=316736&highlight=Rebuilding+hydraulic+shock+absorbers
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 01:00 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 02:19 PM
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Re: Second gear
A minor point, if you try to run the engine with the transmission top off, the transmission oil will cover the inside of the car. You don't want to do this.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 12:59 PM
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Re: Shocks
Make sure the one way ball valves on the earlier designs are functioning.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 10:10 PM
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Re: Installing shock links
Vern, check your other posting, I use a 1/4 inch punch with a flat face to smash the lead ball in each corner. Needs to be a clean surface.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 09:57 PM
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Re: Shocks
I smash it in place with a punch. I have a 1/4 inch face one that works good.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 11:47 PM
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Re: Shocks difference
Different. Not sure base mounting holes are even the same. Each year of model a, different suppliers, if authenticity is not your concern then limitless substitutes are worth experimenting, and money...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 12:05 PM
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Re: bedix???
Thanks for detailing your fix. We all benefit from the followup.
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Forum: Model-A
04-06-2024, 12:08 PM
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Re: Rebuilt original shocks
Limited number of complete matched sets of tubular shock links, and original fasteners available. Refer to the judging standards.
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Forum: Model-A
04-06-2024, 12:00 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 11:44 AM
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Re: Marco Tahtaras
I looked under the roadster at a meet, and Marco spotted me. That was the first encounter.
From Paul's video, the ride was good, probably great shocks. I think the cotter pins all had the same...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 08:45 PM
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Re: Marco Tahtaras
He was a restorer's restorer. An eye for detail others missed. Frank and direct the couple of times I met him. I referred many times to his work over the years.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 11:25 AM
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Re: brake pedal
Check for wear. Weld up, and dress with a file. The pedals ride on a shaft, and can be repaired to fix your problem Rebush, and install the missing zerk while you have the pedals off the shaft....
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Forum: Model-A
04-02-2024, 12:36 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 12:13 PM
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Re: Main Harness
Reuse a terminal block if not damaged. Repos may not fit. Haven't actually done this, Sacramento vintage was the likely source of my harnesses, and probably the majority of west coast replacements.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 05:37 PM
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Re: Dale Gosa has passed.
Easy guy to work with. Have several of his restored amp meters. Left us too soon. My prayers for him and his family.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 01:25 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 09:30 PM
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Re: Ring gear replacement
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72919&highlight=Replacing+ring+gear
Cut the ring with a hack saw. Heat the replacement, chill the flywheel. Install the new ring.
Or this:...
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