Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2020, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,797
Re: My Distributor Cam Screw is Stuck
Your right, the seven tooth is a solid welded unit, can't rotate it. When you get your parts follow the instructions for setting the points and you'll be good to go. I thought you had a two tooth...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2020, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,797
Re: My Distributor Cam Screw is Stuck
This is what you say your problem is: "I need to adjust the timing so spark lever all the way up gives 0 degrees advance like it is supposed to."
Jack Shaft gave you the solution: "if you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-13-2020, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 553
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2020, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 830
Re: Mixing grease
Many use mystic JT6 long strand for wheel bearings and anything else. Thick stuff that clings. Look it up to check it out. Search here and the internet.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2020, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,387
Re: Solution for audio system in model A?
I think you have about eight to ten inches of unseen depth below the plywood floor under the drivers seat (behind the battery and under the seat). Woofers are none directional. Maybe you could build...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2020, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 752
Re: 29 Tudor interior door panel question
I have a 31 tudor and had the exact same clips for installation. I had to reform the clips to get a few through the 1/4 inch holes and still hold tight. Also, the clips are so long that they hit the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2020, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,432
Re: spark plug caps
Y-Blockhead, Thanks for the image of a shortened cap. The bevel you put at the bottom and the rib showing makes the copper cap look more like it belongs on the plug. Great job!
How did you cut the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2020, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,327
Re: Hand throttle notches
Will that work or break something? I have the same problem, but I have been reluctant to try bending the rod in place. Is this a common solution?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2020, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,432
Re: spark plug caps
Neat project! However, I'm thinking the vertical length when installed should be shortened by one-half or more. Anybody agree? If you do agree, what would be the easiest method of cutting without...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2020, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,129
Re: Wobble On Braking
When cold, the drums are acting as if they are warped. When hot, the drums are acting as if they are not warped. Could one drum be bent or slightly warped.
I had the reverse, wobbled when hot and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2020, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,036
Re: automatic transmisson
Pres. Roosevelt drove a stick shift Ford with no working legs. Somebody made levers for him to work the clutch and brake by hand. There are pictures somewhere on the net. less modification and less...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2019, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,821
Re: Conversation with a WWII Veteran
Hey19Fordy, I taught high school until 2004. I had a friend that was chairman of the history dept. and a WWII buff. I asked him how long they spent teaching about WWII. He said less than two weeks,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2019, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 942
Re: Really hot Christmas lights on an A
I have a wreath with a mini light string powered by small flashlight batteries, triple a I think. I might have bought the string of lights at Lowes. Gets a lot of attention and waves. Click on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2019, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 7,916
Re: Front Tool Box
Has anybody mounted a tool box at the rear of the car? It might not get as water soaked. If it were under the rear it might be more secure from theft of tools and possibly mounted on a tray that when...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2019, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 3,880
Re: 1931 model A performance
Thanks Railcarmover for the pictures. If you look carefully you can see that every lane had an oil trail down the middle of it. As a kid I remember every busy road had that oil trail. When it rained...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2019, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 3,880
Re: 1931 model A performance
As a reference for speed limits in NYS. The New York State Department of Transportation set up I think in 1927 The Long Island State Parkway System to construct and develop parkways on Long Island....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-23-2019, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,904
Re: XM Radio On 6 Volts Positive?
The simplest solution is to find a grand child, yours or somebody else's. That child could easily load hours of your xm music to a jump drive (thumb drive) and you can play it through your USB port...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2019, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,040
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2019, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,904
Re: XM Radio On 6 Volts Positive?
The cigarette socket plug that is used to charge those 5 volt devices will only let 5 volts thru whether it is plugged into 12 or 6 volts. Maybe that will help you get it done. The socket must be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2019, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,904
Re: XM Radio On 6 Volts Positive?
Anything that usually plugs into a USB is five volts. You could play music from your phone if the USB socket is wired properly. There are small remote speaker boxes Bluetooth or wired also.
There...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2019, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,344
Re: steering column removal
You don't have to remove the pedals if the sector and starter are removed. Just saying for future readers.
Removing the starter gives clearance to angle the wheel and column out the door. If you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2019, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,344
Re: steering column removal
Leave the wheel on and the toe board in place. Remove pitman arm, light switch, sector housing and sector, (dump the 600 wt and refill with John Deer Corn grease later), unbolt dash bracket. Maybe...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2019, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,689
Re: Upholstery Clips - Need Advice
I have a 31 Tudor and had the same problem. I had to use two needle nose plyers to reshape the angle of the clips so they would slide in some holes. Also, in the top half of the doors the clips were...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2019, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,557
Re: Junkyard Memories
Today Islip Speedway is residental and industrial with a cookie factory I think. It was famous for the demolition derby race, last car moving wins. Also, the figure eight race and a separate drag...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-27-2019, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,279
Re: Cabin Fan
A 12 volt neg ground cell phone car plug reduces 12 or 6 volts to 5 volts. Just be careful to wire the ground as positive. I run my phone and GPS off of a Model A 6v battery this way with no problems.
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