Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 02:19 AM
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Re: Canadian Model A Info
According to these documents your engine will be CAO5513 ( - not CA"zero" as that would have been CA5513) and puts it between Dec 15th 1930 and Jan 15th 1931.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Canadian Model A Info
But Ford Canada stopped stamping the engine number on the frame about the middle of 1928 so looking for the serial number on the fame may be futile! See this thread...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2024, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Timing gears
Dan McEachern, who posts here, makes a great set of matched gears........
Did someone at Fords originally spend time matching gears or were they machined more accurately than nowadays ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Holes not lined up on Universal Housing
The fifith picture seems to show that the " clam shells" are lined up OK but the gasket is misaligned ... this article by Steve Plucker may help http://www.plucks329s.org/studies/studies_ujoint.html ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2024, 04:05 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Bench testing pop out switch
Originals were made so that in the OFF position the wire to the points shorted to ground as a deterent to hotwiring. Some later repros may not do so . So long as good electrical connection when...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2024, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 25
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2024, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 50
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Re: distributor drop in problem
Ah, I now suspect that the problem is the lower shaft has pulled up slightly from the drive and crud/rust is stopping it going back down .. need lots of airline blowing and thin oil ... you will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2024, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 50
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Re: distributor drop in problem
you'll get loads of advice on this Fried Okra! ...I suspect that that possibly the upper or lower shaft are not clicking into place here's my suggestions :) and PS the lock screw at the side of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2024, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Ford and racing
If anyone would like a copy of a recent article I wrote over here about Fords in the 1928, 1929 and 1934 Ards TT races in Northern Ireland just drop me a private message
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2024, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 23
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Re: OT trip to England
Goolge's your friend here. But for petrol heads British Motor Museum and National Motocycle ( both east of Birmingham) are worth a visit. Classic Car and Restoration show (same area) is on at end...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2024, 04:11 AM
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Replies: 1
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transmission shifter shafts - ramped or not?
What was Fords original machining on the two shifter shafts? Were they both unramped. I've read (but never seen proof) that R/1 were ramped but 2/3 unramped. But many nowadays are both ramped. Did...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2024, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2024, 04:12 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,899
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2024, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,899
Re: Zenith will flood the engine constantly
1. There should be a gasket for the main jet. It may be still stuck in the casting ... have a good look . If there is no gasket it could be a cause of fuel leaking out of the back of the carb. 2....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2024, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2023, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 15
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old VW crash pic
Yes Keith and Big Hammer, I suspect it's somewhere in UK. Definitely Bobbies helmets in background and it looks like the rear of a British Ford Consul Mk II (1956-62) on the left . The A's oil...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2023, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2023, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,432
Re: will not idle
You can hot wire it to aid diagnosis and thus eliminate the pop out and ammeter as possible culprits. Diagram here
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2023, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 53
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Re: Zenith will flood the engine constantly
here's a check list for causes of Zeniths leaking
Problem: Remedy
1 Leaking/loose float valve gasket: Tighten/reseal/replace
2 Leaking float valve: (or crud stopping it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2023, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 853
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2023, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 625
Re: Ebrake springs left or right
Tom , I love this story of yours.... agonising until we have convinced ourselves, only to then discover we are wrong after all! Once I look at the set up on the back plate I find L and R are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2023, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 12
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Transmission bearings .. sealed or unsealed?
Any consensus on longevity of input/main drive bearings ( A 7025 and 7065)? Sealed? Unsealed? One side sealed? If single seal whether best to have the seal on the trans (or as per Vince Falter) on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2023, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 625
Re: Ebrake springs left or right
[QUOTE=Rob Doe;2279561]They are both the same spring.
NO they're not .....they are mirror images . Do a search on this forum on how to identify each and how to fit them (easily!?)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2023, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 982
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2023, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,007
Re: Multipule disc clutch pilot bearing
Thanks for comprehensive reply Joe. I am not convinced that our suppliers either side of the Atlantic always keep the highest quality parts. Which is why I am considering getting a known bearing...
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