Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2013, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,484
Re: K&N replacement for Air Maze
Hi.
This is sort of a shot in the dark, but could it
but your engine tick be you have the wrong oil dip stickstick and the tick is the noise that you hear night be from the crank ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2012, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 11,371
Re: Simmons Carburetor
Hi,
i jut noticed the post on the simmons carb. During the last several years i have collected a total seven of simons carbs. Five of them are all different the other two are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2012, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,070
Re: 1928 Fordor rear shade
Hi,
from your pictures it looks like you have a town sedan.
The 29 t. S. Has tan colored shades that have a diamond weave in them, the side edges are sewn.
The 30-31...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2012, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 36,042
Re: Very fine rust in gas tank-what to do?
Hi,
to carry the magnet idea one stwp further, they sell dain plugs for oil pans, etc. That have magnets built in. This idea has been used in the aiecraft industry for years.
Al
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2012, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,561
Re: New Popout Cable
Hi dan,
i am not interested in removing my original pop out switch at least yet. I just want to pull it out just far enough to read the key code. So far i managed to remove...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2012, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,176
Hi,remove and repace the pop-out switch
Hi,
i broke off my model a ignition switch in the lock. I took my needle nose pliers and pulled out the stub of the key. I cant find the handle end of the key. I understand i will have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2012, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,392
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2012, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,392
Napa halogen bulb part number
Hi,
just a few weeks ago a fordbarner asked about installing halogen bulbs in his car. There was the usual pros and cons, but one guy said he had real good luck with a pair he purchased...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2012, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,104
Re: '39 Deluxe reset tripmeter
Hi,
i understand that one should set an early model a trip meter when the car is at rest, otherwise the gear teeth, etc. Will be damaged. Any comments on this?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2012, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,190
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2012, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,037
Re: Ceramic header coating
They had ceramic coating on early b-25 exhaust sysems way back before ww-ii. The short stacks, as we called them were dark green and the exhaust pipes were only about six t eight inches long. When we...
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Forum: Early V8
08-11-2012, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,151
Hugeal
I have a 81-a engine i want to sell. I took the head off to chk. For any cylinder ridge and there was.nt any, so that leads me to believe that this engine is a low milage engine.
Along with the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2012, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,190
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Forum: Early V8
08-05-2012, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,144
hugeal
Hi,
i have a 81-a engine that has no cylinder ridge so i think it is a low milage one. Also it comes with it,s transmission. I am located in western ma.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2012, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,282
Re: 81A block markings
Hi,
have a 81 a engine and it has a small diamond cast in the block just forward of the right cylinder head. The little diamond is only about 3/8 inch long.
My engine has two oil...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2012, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,253
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2012, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,698
Re: Windshield Swing Arm Quality
Hi,
on the w/s arms. You might have noticed that the original arms have the manafacture,s stamp on them. The repro,s don,t. As i remember, i think i have seen at least three or four...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2012, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,035
41 Ford convertible Jackscrew I.D.
Hi....I just completed the restoration of my top Jackscrews, now I am trying to determine which one is the left hand one, and which one is the right hand one.
The number on my Jackscrews...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2012, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,423
Re: New member 1930 sedan in Australia
Hi,
here is the rest of my message on i.d ing town sedans
another thing is the 29 and 30 shades. Both originals have a diamond weve, but the 29,s and the so,s arnt tha same. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2012, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,604
Re: Ceramic coating on headers
hi,
a few years ago i was stationed where they had early b-25,s the engines had short exhaust stacks that wern,t much longer than 6-7 inches. the exhaust stacks were coated with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2012, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,423
Re: New member 1930 sedan in Australia
Hi,
your 30 sedan looks as it it is a murray made town sedan.
I have a 30 t.s made by murray. Here is the things to look for:
The inside light is located just above the rear window
this light...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-06-2012, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,784
Re: 41 ford patch panal
Hi,
just a word of advise.
The rear 41 ford fenders arn,t all the same. The station wagon's are just a little longer. Also the s.steel fender trim. Also the station wagon,s are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2012, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,842
Re: 41 Ford Steering Wheel
Hi,
justa few comments on your 41 steering wheel.
An original 41 wheel should have two small stainless steel trim pieces attached to the spokes. Thy are about 1/2 inch wide and are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2012, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,430
Re: Illinois/Chicago flathead guys?
Hi,
orighinally from harvey straight south from chicago. I left hravey back in 1946 for the air force. Retired in 1967 after over 20 years. I hav,nt been back in over 40 years. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2012, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,345
Re: Sw Sedan door post striker repair
Hi,
i am not that familure with the door parts on your car, but my 30 merray town sedan has little oil holes so the felt wick can recive oil. If your car has thease holes, that is what...
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