Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 73
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Re: Misfire mystery
You wrote that you installed new spark plugs. Are the metal gasket rings in place beneath the plugs? They seal the cylinders. If one is missing or a plug hasn't seated all the way against the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 200
Re: Ring gear replacement
By the way, don't waste your time and acetylene heating up the old ring gear. Just hack saw it in one place and the gear can then be tapped off easily. Use the heat to put the ring gear ON the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 200
Re: Ring gear replacement
FORWARD! It can't go backward because of the stop ledge on the flywheel. Be sure to put the new ring gear on with the beveled teeth facing towards the REAR, or the Bendix drive won't be able to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,718
Re: Model A no spark
If those wires burned up that badly, the wires from the terminal box to the instrument panel most likely are also toast. If they look the least bit blackened or feel crispy, replace them. All the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 411
Re: 7 tooth retainer clip
Great! Please do provide the part number if it fits. We can all benefit from your successful repair and report.
Marshall
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 411
Re: 7 tooth retainer clip
You might try matching the broken ring at a hardware store to see if they have a snap ring close to that size. As long as there is some kind of retainer on the bottom of the steering shaft in that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2024, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,131
Re: Narrow bed or wide bed
Check with Sammy Guthrie at Arizona Model A in Gilbert. He has just about everything you need. Also try Bert's Model A Center in Colorado. Steve always has a lot of parts like that.
Marshall
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2024, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 572
Re: Tire Pressures
Do you have the inner tubes with metal stems? If so, did you install them yourself? Did you use rubber glue to seal the stems? Or did you buy the inner tubes with the metal stems already installed? I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2024, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 495
Re: 1928-29 a400
That looks surprisingly good! Great job. I wish Ford had brought out the 400-A in 1928-29 looking like this. I actually think the lines look better than my real 1931 Convertible Sedan! The visor...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2024, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,536
Re: Deep knocking sound
I have found with the shim packs available in the last few years that I usually have to lightly heat the pack with a low frame torch in order to separate them. Normally, a razor blade worked fine in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2024, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,536
Re: Deep knocking sound
I file a nick at the front of each main bearing cap to ensure that I re-install it correctly oriented. The rounded raised ridge is a perfect place to do this. Painting a dot or slash can result in it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 426
Re: Spare tire bracket 28-29
Good news for the poster if only the plate is wrong on his side mount setup. He can order just the plate needed from Snyder's @ $10.95 + S & H:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 426
Re: Spare tire bracket 28-29
By the way, if you have the incorrect '30-31 side arm, mount and plate instead of what you need for your '28-29 Model A, I have a complete new set-up that has never been installed. See the want ads...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 426
Re: Spare tire bracket 28-29
Maybe these comparison photos will help you determine which side mount arm and plate you have. The almost-assembled car shown is a 1929 Murray Town Sedan with dual side mounts. Note the plate...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2024, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 426
Re: Spare tire bracket 28-29
That plate is angled forward on 1930-31 Model A's, but is straight up and down on 1928-29's with side wells. The point of the plate is at the bottom. Make sure you have the correct side arm, as they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2024, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,536
Re: Deep knocking sound
Good questions and something to consider, but Dkrahn states that the noise is a DEEP loud knock. That tells me he thinks it's coming from down deeper inside the engine, not up top in the cylinder...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2024, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,536
Re: Deep knocking sound
If it truly is a deep knock and not a hollow rapping sound (a rod bearing), it's probably the center main bearing, or at least one of the main bearings. Generally, nothing goes wrong with #1 main...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2024, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 583
Re: Steering
Synchro909 -
If you have not yet experienced a two-tooth steering box, you will love its adaptability as time and usage move on. You can actually make periodic adjustments to compensate for wear,...
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Forum: Model-A
03-17-2024, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 529
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2024, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 555
Re: Wind Wing installation
Buy a cheap ping pong paddle with the pimply rubber faces. Try for a dark color, or even gray. Peel off one side of the rubber pad and trace the shape of the windwing brackets on the smooth side of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 583
Re: Steering
I am not a fan of the seven-tooth steering design, but will admit when they are set up properly (and with extra non-factory machine work as Synchro909 states), they can steer nicely and be a pleasure...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 583
Re: Steering
This adjustment will not gain you much in correcting loose steering in a seven-tooth steering box, but you might try it anyway. Jack the front end of the car up, turn the steering wheel to the middle...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2024, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 697
Re: Rebuilding generator
Try a shorter fan belt, which would change the relationship between the pulley and the shroud as the generator is pulled closer to the engine. The gap between them would be increased. The fan belt in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2024, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 675
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 655
Re: Electric Fuel Shut off
Unfortunately, unless you still have an original on/off valve, you can't simply "lap" the stem on repo valves because of their construction. They either hold fuel back or leak and as far as i know,...
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