Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2017, 07:07 AM
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Views: 1,668
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2017, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,175
Re: 31 steering box adjustments
30ccpickup/Paul,
Have been struggling with loose steering for a while. Have two tooth box in car (box removal not an option). Steering linkages, etc are tight. Followed your excellent article....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2017, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,139
Re: 31 A rear brake antirattlers orientation
Ok thanks. I have to chuckle though that no one told me what was wrong on the photo: e-brake spring up side down & service brake also upside down with spring cup for rod upset facing wrong direction...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2017, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,139
31 A rear brake antirattlers orientation
Found pictures of flat spring type installation but not the wire type which I bought. Hopefully attached a hand drawn sketch. Although I understand springs must apply force rearward on rods, I don't...
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Forum: The Test Forum
01-28-2017, 04:45 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,047
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Forum: The Test Forum
01-28-2017, 04:38 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,047
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2017, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,988
Re: '30 left rear problems
Hurray! Used advise and finally got service arm disconnected from camshaft on LR BRAKE. Used multiple sized drill bits on each side of service arm but wasn't able to twist off remaining she'll so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2017, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,988
Re: '30 left rear problems
Ok got backing plate with service brake/ camshaft lever stop off.
Newest problem is I can't drive the old pin out after grinding off the head.
Although having never tried, how about heating brake...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2017, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,988
Re: '30 left rear problems
How about another. Can't get that pin out of the service brake arm and camshaft while backing plate mounted on car. everything is disconnected but not sure how to remove the plate without bending...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2017, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,988
Re: '30 left rear problems
Got e brake off. Attached video showing "play" in service shoes.
Also took off/inspected, finding ok: pins/rollers, wedge adjusting shafts,roller track assembly is flat and has gap at 1.040" instead...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2017, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,988
'30 left rear problems
#1-axle key way slot has .002-.004 slop over new key. There was some kind of tore up plastic conical sleeve with a projection fitting key way. It appears there are commercial conical sleeve shims (at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2017, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,517
What am I missing on left service brake?
Understanding service Brake Pedal to cross shaft to left rear brake rod to brake lever to cam shaft and cam to shoes.
brake pedal not stopping the LEFT rear wheel with rod connected to lever!!...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2017, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,222
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2017, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,185
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2017, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,185
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2017, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,185
Re: E brake handle not holding
I think I'd prefer to sleeve the sloppy connection in a drill press rather than weld and try to center drill exactly.
So Let me see if I understand the preliminary effort.
1-Engine off and in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2017, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,185
Re: E brake handle not holding
A better photo shows full engagement between pawl and ratchet with handle fully applying the ebrakes
So pulling the handle back is applying the e brakes but taking hand off e handle doesn't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2017, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,185
E brake handle not holding
31A. E brake handle stops the car from rolling back but doesn't hold handle "on" when my hand taken off. Only able to attach one photo. I did notice some slop in the rod clevis and bottom of handle...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-21-2016, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,096
Re: Two tooth steering box spider removal
-Vise grips and hemostat worked, spider retainer removed. Thx.
-As stated I thought leak was from old 2 tooth steering box without tube on housing end plate. Not the case. It had tube.
-Noticed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2016, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,096
Two tooth steering box spider removal
Having tough time removing the retaining clip on light switch spider. Have lite switch rod lever secured to steering wheel so spring can be compressed.
Ultimately am trying to see if have a non...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2016, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,379
Re: Reluctant to ask, but
Embarrassed. Found red dice I added to valve stems had an oring that wedged into the stem.
Removed and all fine. Now have handful of Gage's 🤔
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2016, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,379
Re: Reluctant to ask, but
I wonder if I could cut off the top of a plastic valve stem cover and slip small diameter rod inside. Hopefully it would operate stem valve and air gage. What u think?
Ps I could not find the gizmo...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2016, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,379
Re: Reluctant to ask, but
Agree. Picked wrong forum for air gage. Sorry. Thanks for that eBay thing and to all other suggestions.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2016, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,518
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2016, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,379
Reluctant to ask, but
My recently obtained 31 wooden cab/bed truck has steering problem which I'm trying to solve.
NOW I find my Allstate ww 6.00x16 tires won't register anything with a brand new tire air pressure gage....
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