Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:17 PM
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Re: How much play?
Don’t start taking things apart before doing what Patrick said to do!!!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 24
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Re: Battery Charger
Many a lazy electrician has been fooled by testing fuses in the holders! remove the fuse a test. Cartridge fuses are the worst, pull the fuses and check for continuity !
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Steering wheel nut
You could use a large socket that fits over the shaft threads and tap on the hub, I wouldn’t force the wheel down with the nut, you may strip the shaft threads, the nut only keeps the wheel tight
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2022, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 408
Re: Steering Wheel removal
The the car, pull up on one side of the wheel while pushing down on the other side, back and fourth. Don’t forget to have the nut on loosely or the wheel will jump off and hit your nose ! Please...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2022, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 412
Re: storage compartment
Rear seat in the Tudor, push back and up to access some storage area, knock 3 times before entering you never know whats in there!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2022, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 655
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2022, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 254
Re: Spring or frame problem?
I left the spring on the axle when I put the overdrive in, slide the rear end out, c-clamps on the spring, stood the drive shaft up with the spring on the floor. Much easier to install for me with it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2022, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 716
Re: Break noise.
On one of my daily drivers the rear drum brakes where squealing like metal on metal, removed the drums and the shoes where good, inside had a lot of dust, cleaned the dust out and no more noise!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2022, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 597
Re: 6 volt directional bulb
Paint the inside of the light bucket with appliance white paint, I did a test by cleaning and shining the inside of tea cup lights, then silver paint, and then appliance white. The white was much...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2022, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,417
Re: What am I doing wrong.
I’ve been following this thread, the title opened you up for opinions that you probably weren’t gonna like.
As for the tight when installed you needed to measure the inside diameter of the drums...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2022, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,153
Re: Whitewalls
Make sure you put them ww inside and paint them black, sorry I said that I just couldn’t resist. In the 70’s you couldn’t find black wall tires for modern’s and that was done if a customer only...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2022, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2022, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 510
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2022, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,082
Re: Watter Wetter
John Red line says provides excellent corrosion protection in iron aluminum brass, corrosion is rust with iron blocks IMHO
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2022, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,082
Re: Watter Wetter
No I use antifreeze now with new Berg’s radiator last year before he went out of business. Before that I tried and used water plus additives
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2022, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,082
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2022, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2022, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 721
Re: Remove body from town sedan?
Be very careful hoisting from below! I had my Tudor hoisted from below and came very close to dropping it ! Double 2x6’s front and rear with a spreader bar between and lifting eyes in the middle of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2022, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Hi, New Member Here!
4oz of MMO per 10 gal gas may help with sticky valves, swiping parts box cardboard in between the points may clean them without removing material, they need to be shiny. MMO is Marvel mystery oil...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2022, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Adding coolant
Thanks for reminding me to check the level, I haven’t added any coolant for over a year, might add about a cup! The level is at the top of the tubes seen with a bright flashlight looking between the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2022, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,016
Re: Experiences With 3.27 & 3.54 Gears
I put a Mitchell 26% OD in over the winter, 31 Tudor 3.78 gears. 2nd to 2nd od, 2nd od to 3rd, 3rd to 3rd od is so much fun. The sweet spot is 53 mph, 53-57 mph is in one of the harmonic variation...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2022, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 458
Re: Problem starting
It sounds like you have posted the first no hot start of the summer! You could use the search here or try what has worked for me. When I’ve had a no hot start I’ve pulled the choke and crank it 3-4...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2022, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,787
Re: Frustrated
Top of this page under the ford barn is used cp, click on that, top left user details, click on that, at the bottom is user details add your location
On the back side of the motor from the top is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2022, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,787
Re: Frustrated
I had to read your post twice, then I saw your location…..Pottsville Pa…..you can add your location to your profile! Pottsville Pa is a little to far for me
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