Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:01 PM
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Re: Model A no spark
The car won't start if you lose voltage on either side of the fuse holder....with the key on. So let's think about this....key off voltage ok...key on lose voltage...seems to be a direct short...but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,592
Re: Model A no spark
Easy first step...put a jumper between the two posts on the terminal box...this bypasses a bad amp meter.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2024, 04:41 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2024, 04:51 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2024, 04:53 PM
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Registation For 2024 MARC in NC
I have seen the full page ad in MARC Magazine but haven't seen a registration form for the Asheville Meet in NC. Looked at MARC web site too. Is the form out there yet?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2024, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Distributor Locking Screw, HELP!
It sounds like the above responses have helped you...Here's a tip that may or may not apply...I was at a national meet a car came to the repair tent with the threaded hole stripped in the head so the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2024, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Removing rear hubs
I have another hub-related question, though.
I've helped a friend fight with his. It was a car that had sat for decades.
On a car that is properly maintained and driven, are those rear hubs still...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2024, 11:27 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 07:32 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 07:23 PM
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Views: 970
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 07:17 PM
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Views: 850
Re: I'm Back!
Being from NJ I did notice your absence ...but being from NJ I just assumed you got WHACKED! I decided not to ask questions I did not want answered. HHAAA Welcome back, glad you are ok.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2023, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 24
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Re: ?When to Pull the Tank?
Google Vinegar and Rusty Tanks. Whatever you do don't use an electric vacuum if ANY gasoline fumes are left...it will explode.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2023, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,876
Re: Ethanol 101
For winter storage phase separation prevention is very important. Ethanol fuel is high in alcohol. Alcohol absorbs water (used as water remover back in the day). Problem is the alcohol content in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2023, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 900
Re: Ignition cut out
Check this post...
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=282017&highlight=Jackson+III+2nd+Condenser
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 11:03 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2023, 05:37 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2023, 07:14 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2023, 05:36 PM
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Anti Freeze Time...Waterboys
I know a lot of the guys run water in the summer...so I always post this in October. Get the water out and the antifreeze in!!!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2023, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Engine Head Torque maintenance
Check the head bolts every year. Check the "banjo bolts" in the rear...Get the Red Book and look at the maintenance schedule. My rear end banjo loosen up every 2,000 miles.
These old birds are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2023, 04:38 PM
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Forum Helped Me...Stuck Starter...THANKS
I've had the car ten years, and only once before did I get the dreaded starter lock. I forgot the cure so I looked on here and found the below thread.....THANKS …third gear and rock...MOSTLY...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2023, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Sta-Bil 360
1931, Nice that you replied and updated...I hope you didn't order from the link I posted...that bad boy treats over 2,000 gallons...Hmmm. Model A 10 gallon tank= 200 tank fills...at 150 miles per...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2023, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,480
Re: Sta-Bil 360
In my experience the Model A runs fine on 10% Ethanol, the problem is the Ethanol Gas can go bad faster and also absorbs water from the air, eventually causing "phase separation"...wherein the water...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2023, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Model A Battery ('31)
Bought my A in 2014. It had a brand new Die Hard Battery. That battery lasted 6 years and the car started slowing in the starting cycle. I bought a dry battery from a battery dealer that sells...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2023, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 845
Re: Starter cuts out
I had a battery last only one year...it was dry "antique" type with Ford stuff. On another note the timing being off will cause a "pause" as the engine wants to fire...similar to if you forgot to...
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