Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2023, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,747
Re: Sudden Lock Up
It’s all guesses till you spot the root cause.. metal check oil first, Inspect brakes second..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2023, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,003
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2023, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,804
Re: Model A rear tire size verses cruise RPM
Use a tire calculator
https://tiresize.com/calculator/
Tire size might not be your issue.. engine efficiency is sometimes the cure, By increasing the engines efficiency I can effortlessly run a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2023, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,396
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2023, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,637
Re: Travel Breakdowns
Convoy? What’s that? :).model a ford highly reliable maintained correctly and can keep up with modern traffic if you do some performance improvement..most guys use a tours ‘roadside seminar’ to get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2023, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,281
Re: Aluminum timing gear question.
You might want to consider cleaning your oil pump pickup screen,the fiber sloughed off clogs it.
Ford used fiber to quiet the inherent chatter caused by gear driving a cam, I run a bronze gear, the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2023, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,406
Re: Hotels near Hershy swap meet
Going to walk the grounds for the first time since ‘74..lotta mud that year. I remember a cat had a barrel nose (37/38 ford) wrecker, he was busy pulling folks out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2023, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 566
Re: 30-31 coupe seat in a 29
If your not building a show car the back seat from a Jeep TJ fits, is comfortable and the back folds down so you can load groceries
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-23-2023, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,639
Re: frame price
Funny about NY state inspections..on moderns they do a service brake lining inspection. I told the inspector okay, pull it down and check.. the rears you need a hub puller to check.. the fronts pull...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2023, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 4,482
Re: Father's Day Poll
Model A’s through the years went through many ‘cycles’. from new to old, easy to fix or throw away transportation, then to restoration. The car also bore witness to the cycle of modification, from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2023, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,413
Re: Off topic, 31 RR eye candy
Holy Whitworth.. hand made English cars,as if a manufactured English car isn’t bad enough. Used to work on JCB backhoes.. when a customer would ask why the failure was so expensive we would say “...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-18-2023, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,188
Re: Thermostat
Oh.and since you’ve cited speed parts as an issue on the barn.. I bought and sold my first speed parts in 1973 at Hershey.. an older neighbor gave me a rajo T head that I sold for 150 bucks.. so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-18-2023, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 4,482
Re: Father's Day Poll
A cheap plate topper is the only thing left from my fathers days with model A’s. He bought model A’s for 5 or ten bucks, ran them on penny a quart drain oil..the topper was bought for a 31 coupe...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2023, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,188
Re: Thermostat
Yep, I don’t like hack work either which is why I support my thermostat correctly
I don’t believe running a fugazi alternator and a thermostat is acceptable for fine point judging either. I think...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2023, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,188
Re: Thermostat
The use of modern proven upgrades to the A to increase reliability, longevity and performance. To enable the car to compete in todays traffic in some folks eye is blasphemous..to me it’s using the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2023, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,189
Re: "Modern" Shocks from Snyders
They do work well, other than the front shocks angle isn’t the best, tube shocks work best at a 90degree angle to the load ( line of movement).
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,188
Re: Thermostat
I like them pure stock too.. but don’t over look the benefit of fast and consistent thermal expansion on engine wear and efficiency.
GM 10si? electrical components last longer and perform better...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,507
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,064
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,188
Re: Thermostat
Besides the fact the Vintage precision thermostat housing was designed and made by model A folks who stand behind their product there is another reason.
The thermostat is properly supported, like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 946
Re: FL Plant to be demolished
The Ford Point Richmond CA assembly plant, built in 1931 has been restored, it was well preserved prior to that..if you ever get out to San Francisco it’s worth the trip .. the assembly hall has...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,064
Re: Cracked Weld On Rear Main Oil Drain
The rear main bearing is set to a clearance, there is no positive seal at the rear main bearing cap. When that clearance is exceeded the ability of the drain to handle the oil flow is compromised,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,507
Re: How smooth does your Model A ride?
An easy thing to do is spray your springs with a penetrant like kroil. I use a reverse eye 5 leave front spring and a 7 leave rear with tube shocks. The best thing you can do to improve ride is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2023, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,431
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2023, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,827
Re: Pulling my head out...
On reinstallation. Took it for granted most would realize that.Fight a head once? Ok .. fight a second time? Not if you neversieze the studs.
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