Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2016, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Wiring help, Smoke escaped!
So I got a chance to pull the wiring harness today and give it a through going over and I believe it was shorting out where it came out the base of the steering column. Poor insulation on the wires...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2016, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,919
Re: Wiring help, Smoke escaped!
1Tudoor, I had a battery cut off switch, I was just at the back of the car when I saw the smoke. Two steps to the front of a wagon!
Eagle, Ya, learned my lesson. I had a safety fuse, not installed,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2016, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,919
Re: Wiring help, Smoke escaped!
Morning, so I followed Tom's suggestions and it sparks like heck when I touch the light/ horn wire to the firewall wire. When I first tested the lights the passenger light did not light, so that is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2016, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,919
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2016, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,919
Re: Wiring help, Smoke escaped!
That's basically what I did. Just wired it enough to make sure the engine ran after putting the chassis together. Now I'm in the home stretch to get it registered for this summer driving!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2016, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,919
Wiring help, Smoke escaped!
Hi All,
I wired my 29 Station Wagon a few years ago and she ran just fine while being rebuilt. She's been in the barn while the body was slowly being finished. This week I added the tail lights and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2016, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,595
Ford 150-A Station Wagon Seat Question
After 10 years of work I'm into putting the seats together in my wagon and have no idea how the front seat back spring mounts to the metal seat back frame.
When I took the old seat apart the spring...
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Forum: Model-A
05-23-2014, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 0
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'30-'31 steering column
Used, condition unknown, removed from '29 wagon and replaced, offers concidered, pickup only, no shipping.
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Forum: Model-A
05-23-2014, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 0
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19" Wheels
6 wheels, 2 with tires, Must go, offers concidered, pickup only!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2011, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,822
Re: Evapo Rust question
Hi,
One part of your question still not answered is will it work in the cold. No it will not. Super,fantastic stuff but it slows down in its ability to remove rust the colder it gets. Evaporust can...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2011, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,167
Re: Gas ration WW-2
OK it's been brought up so I have to tell the story! "up hill both ways" I heard that for years from my mom. Finally got to go to New Sweden, ME to see where she grew up and went to school. Her house...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2011, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 31
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Re: I have had it boys...I am done with this...
We need to clean and paint the shelves above and below the muriatic acid in the hardware store I manage yearly. The fumes leak out of factory sealed bottles and rust the shelves badly. This year we...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2010, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,751
Ford Plant Photos
Hi All,
Photographer Andrew Moore has/is publishing a book called Detroit Disassembled. National Geographic has 3 photos in the Nov. 2010 issue, one of the Highland Park Plant, and 2 at the Rouge...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2010, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 2
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Wiring questions
Hi, Two questions I need help with.
#1 how is the wiring harness routed under the radiator? Over or under the lower inlet? Attachment places?
#2 The green wires for the brake light switch come...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2010, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,897
Help with wiring harness
Is it possible and or feasible to use a wiring harness for cowl lights in a car without cowl lights and 2 bulb headlights? If yes, how would it be installed?
Thanks for the help, Job
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2010, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,482
Wiring Harness ?
Can a wiring harness for a car with cowl lights be used in a car without cowl lights and two bulb headlights? If so what changes need to be made? I have a wiring harness I purchased a few years ago,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2010, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,735
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2010, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,735
Instrument panel question
I purchased a used replacement dash panel for my A, oval speedometer. In trying to install it today the screw holes do not line up. It's like it is too small. The top screws fit, but the bottom edge...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2010, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,370
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2010, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,370
Station Wagon hinge ?
More help needed, please. Should there be welting between the cowl post and door hinge on a 29 station wagon? Thanks again, Job
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2010, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,702
Speedometer cable routing
How does the speedometer cable get from the driveshaft to the speedometer?
My Wagon didn't come with one and I have no idea of the route it should take.
Thanks, Job
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2010, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,670
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2010, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,670
Painting question
O.K. all the pieces are painted for the 29 Wagon cowl and I'm ready to assemble them together. Once they are assembled with the lacing is the whole assembly painted again? Or is the lacing left...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2010, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,352
Re: Cooling system problem
Just had the same problem of not being able to tighten the packing nut. Found the packing nut AND the bushing were turning. Pulled the water pump and found the pump housing was cracked. Bushing would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2010, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,374
Re: Don't get anal about bolts and torque!
Geez Guys, Why didn't you tell me to throw away my torque wrench when I asked for help with breaking my water inlet (x2!)?!?!? Huh? Huh?
This thread is why I LOVE ford barn. I'm always learning new...
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