Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2023, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 640
Brake Retraction Spring
Does anybody know where I can find part #BB-2472, Brake Crosshaft Retraction Spring for a 1934 Ford BB 1 ton truck? Any place but Ecklers?
Thank you
Mark in Fairbanks Alaska
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2023, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 669
1934 BB Truck clutch bushing
I have a 1934 Ford BB Truck that I am rebuilding. It has the heavy duty 4 speed transmission and 4 banger B motor.
My question is: Will the brake/clutch bushing from regular Model B pickup work on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2023, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,234
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2023, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,234
Re: Electrical issues
Would this explain why it isn't running smoothly and slowly dying to where it quits altogether???
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2023, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,234
Re: Electrical issues
I shaved off a small area on the inside firewall to properly ground the FS Ignitions wiring.
Of course the positive ground from the battery is grounded to the frame.
Any advice on further grounding?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2023, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,234
Electrical issues
Greetings all. I just installed a FS Ignitions system in my 30 Coupe.
Finally got it running and when I idled up the engine and turned on all the headlights, every bulb blew.
Any ideas as to where...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2021, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,391
Re: Modern Ignition System Problem
The ignition system was brand new, properly installed. The car ran like a top only once. The next day I went to start it and it wouldn't even fire. I tried everything I could but still nothing. So I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2021, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,391
Modern Ignition System Problem
Why would a manufacturer build a modern ignition system that will fry if you leave the key in the on position for 30 seconds or more? Are we not in the 21st century where solid state circuitry has...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2021, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 992
Re: Won't Fire Up
Timed it by ear. Standard head. Initially set the timing by removing the timing pin, inserting it in reverse till I felt the detent while turning the engine by the crank. Then making sure the rotor...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2021, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 992
Won't Fire Up
Guys, I've a 1930 Coupe that I installed a new FS Ignition system in. After getting pricy spark plug wires, the engine fired up after a few tries and ran like a top! I adjusted the timing while it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2020, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,164
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2020, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,255
Marvel Carburetors
So, I have 5 Marvel carburetors in my collection of Model A stuff. I am wondering if anybody knows where I can send them out to be rebuilt? Well, two of them anyway. Or does anyone know where I can...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2020, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 11,215
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2020, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 11,215
600w vs 90w
I live in Fairbanks Alaska. It gets so cold here in the winter that even in modern vehicles have difficulty moving.
My question is: Is it absolutely necessary to use 600w oil in my transmission and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2020, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,876
Re: Engine not starting.
I just had this happen to me and my 1930 Coupe. The fellas on here were quite helpful with gas or electric problems. A friend came over and we determined it was electrical. It was the modern...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2020, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 7,687
Re: Title goes with Frame or Engine?
That happened to me. The fella at Bert's put the s/n of my old engine on the new engine. I power sanded the s/n off the old engine and drew a s/n out of the air and stamped it on the engine and it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2020, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,559
Re: Help!!!!
I will look into the fuel system today. Thank you all for your input! Mark in Fairbanks Alaska
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2020, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,559
Help!!!!
I've got a 1930 Model A Coupe I had shipped up from Colorado 6 months ago to my home here in Fairbanks Alaska. It was a barn find and was in pretty rough shape.
Tried getting it running with very...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2020, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 196
Views: 48,943
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2020, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 196
Views: 48,943
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2020, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,476
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2020, 05:01 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,476
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2020, 04:51 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,476
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2020, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,476
B Motor problems
I'm in a bit of a pickle here... Last June I purchased a 1934 Model BB truck with the 4 cylinder engine. Removed the engine to have it rebuilt. Outfit doing the engine found a non-repairable crack in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2019, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,104
1934 BB Steering Wheel
I seem to recall that somebody on here posted on how to restore a 1934 Steering Wheel. I cant seem to find it. Can anybody offer some advice for filling in the cracks and making it look good? Thank...
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