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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 07:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,299
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Model A no spark

The Hammer is right. I had to clean the contacts in my fuse holder and bend the contacts for better contact. I changed over to a 30 amp circuit breaker that fits into the fuse holder. I carry...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 06:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Model A and T Upholsterers

If the car (or truck) has old upholstery that can be used for a pattern, then an industrial sewing machine and a little experience can be the best way to go. In my opinion, the sewing machines sold...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 06:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 239
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Just bought a 31 roadster- Questions 1 at a time

Congratulations on you new car. It is a beauty. And welcome to the Barn. May the Fordce be with you.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 06:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 65
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Model Tree

Tractors too.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 06:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 372
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Electric Model A's

Bill, you are right that hybrids have more than one gear, although it seems like the electric motor has only one.

According to the article, in Europe Volkswagen is dropping all its manual...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Model A and T Upholsterers

There may be more to the story than is on the surface. I am a little suspicious. I would get the Classtique side before making any conclusions.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 12:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 372
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Electric Model A's

On a side note, there was an article in the news today about how manual gear shifting is going the way of the dodo bird. EV's have only one gear and no shifting. Same with hybrid vehicles. The...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 372
Posted By nkaminar
Electric Model A's

A Model A that has been converted to electric drive is advertised today on Craigslist, Vancouver. It looks like a nice installation. One gear drive, no shifting, as is the case with all EV's.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 423
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Timing gears

Don't buy the cardboard ones.
Cardboard gear $1.69
Styrofoam gear $0.39
Cast concrete gear $4.99
3D printed gear, including labor $195
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 411
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Fuse blowing

Sounds like the cutout is bad. Is it the old mechanical type or an electronic type?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 08:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,299
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Model A no spark

The ammeter and ignition switch should be tested under current. Sometimes voltage will pass with no current but high resistance will block the voltage when there is any current. Lots of things to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 08:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 723
Posted By nkaminar
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion

I ran a very stock 1930 coupe, with 3.78 gears, in the 1960's all over California. I drove at 50 to 55. I got passed by the trucks on the flats but passed the same trucks on grades. Going down...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 08:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 357
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Pressure plates

I think that a lot depends on the condition of the one that gets rebuilt. If there were major issues with the old one then the rebuilt one may inherit the issues. When buying a rebuilt pressure...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 367
Posted By nkaminar
Re: pop up ads

In Firefox, you click on File at the top and then scroll down to New Private Window.

Firefox has a lot of security features that are not found on other browsers. It will stop me from opening a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 280
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Convert 1929 from Negative Ground back to Positive

This raises more questions than it answers. Why would you want positive ground? Do you also want to convert it back to 6 volts (at great expense)? Has the starter motor been converted over to 12...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 294
Posted By nkaminar
Re: wheel / hub cap fitment issue

Photos would help. The Model A hub cap can be hard to put on and require the tabs to be bent in a little. That may be the problem.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 411
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Fuse blowing

Here is something that may help: https://www.mafca.com/downloads/Seminars/2018%20Reno%20Electrical%20System%20Alex%20Janke.pdf
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 367
Posted By nkaminar
Re: pop up ads

If you are not logged on there are ads. You can get an application to put on your computer or change a setting to stop all pop up ads. You can also use a private window on your browser that will...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 05:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 294
Posted By nkaminar
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 05:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 411
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Fuse blowing

There are several possible sources of shorts. The junction box as Tom said but also the sockets for the headlights. Methodically go through the wiring to find the short. Disconnect everything and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 05:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Holes not lined up on Universal Housing

The clam shell was changed in June of 1929 when the ear (lug) on top was eliminated from production. See the Service Bulletins page 350 (page 125 in the book), figure 713. The old design and the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,756
Posted By nkaminar
Re: How to grease leaf springs?

I have the exact same tool that Henry's Lady's Man uses. I used it to grease the front springs in my Fordor about a week ago and it made quite a bit of difference. The springs actually moved when...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 344
Posted By nkaminar
Re: valve clearence , B motor

Valve clearance has to do with how things change with temperature and how the cam was ground. Some have a ramp that closes up the gap so that the tappet noise is reduced, and some don't. I would...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 625
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Peep mirrors

Many many years ago, before the internet, there were articles in the magazines about how the vibration pattern in your rear view mirror could be used to analyze your engine. A certain pattern, say a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 06:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 625
Posted By nkaminar
Re: Peep mirrors

I don't know if this will help, but a good way to adjust side mirrors is to have them pointing towards your blind spots. The rear view mirror in the center of inside the car will let you see behind...
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