Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:57 PM
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Re: Model A and T Upholsterers
There may be more to the story than is on the surface. I am a little suspicious. I would get the Classtique side before making any conclusions.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 362
Re: Electric Model A's
On a side note, there was an article in the news today about how manual gear shifting is going the way of the dodo bird. EV's have only one gear and no shifting. Same with hybrid vehicles. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 362
Electric Model A's
A Model A that has been converted to electric drive is advertised today on Craigslist, Vancouver. It looks like a nice installation. One gear drive, no shifting, as is the case with all EV's.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 407
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 411
Re: Fuse blowing
Sounds like the cutout is bad. Is it the old mechanical type or an electronic type?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,288
Re: Model A no spark
The ammeter and ignition switch should be tested under current. Sometimes voltage will pass with no current but high resistance will block the voltage when there is any current. Lots of things to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 722
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion
I ran a very stock 1930 coupe, with 3.78 gears, in the 1960's all over California. I drove at 50 to 55. I got passed by the trucks on the flats but passed the same trucks on grades. Going down...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 354
Re: Pressure plates
I think that a lot depends on the condition of the one that gets rebuilt. If there were major issues with the old one then the rebuilt one may inherit the issues. When buying a rebuilt pressure...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 360
Re: pop up ads
In Firefox, you click on File at the top and then scroll down to New Private Window.
Firefox has a lot of security features that are not found on other browsers. It will stop me from opening a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 280
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 294
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 411
Re: Fuse blowing
Here is something that may help: https://www.mafca.com/downloads/Seminars/2018%20Reno%20Electrical%20System%20Alex%20Janke.pdf
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 360
Re: pop up ads
If you are not logged on there are ads. You can get an application to put on your computer or change a setting to stop all pop up ads. You can also use a private window on your browser that will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 294
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 411
Re: Fuse blowing
There are several possible sources of shorts. The junction box as Tom said but also the sockets for the headlights. Methodically go through the wiring to find the short. Disconnect everything and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 536
Re: Holes not lined up on Universal Housing
The clam shell was changed in June of 1929 when the ear (lug) on top was eliminated from production. See the Service Bulletins page 350 (page 125 in the book), figure 713. The old design and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,756
Re: How to grease leaf springs?
I have the exact same tool that Henry's Lady's Man uses. I used it to grease the front springs in my Fordor about a week ago and it made quite a bit of difference. The springs actually moved when...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 344
Re: valve clearence , B motor
Valve clearance has to do with how things change with temperature and how the cam was ground. Some have a ramp that closes up the gap so that the tappet noise is reduced, and some don't. I would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 624
Re: Peep mirrors
Many many years ago, before the internet, there were articles in the magazines about how the vibration pattern in your rear view mirror could be used to analyze your engine. A certain pattern, say a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 624
Re: Peep mirrors
I don't know if this will help, but a good way to adjust side mirrors is to have them pointing towards your blind spots. The rear view mirror in the center of inside the car will let you see behind...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 880
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 316
Re: 7 tooth retainer clip
McMaster Carr has a wide assortment of snap rings. Measure what you need and then go to their site. They ship quickly.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 278
Re: Gear Lube?
The 600W oil was good in 1930. (600W does not mean that it is SAE 600 weight.) But that was 90 years ago. The modern gear lube oil has additives that will extend the life of your gearbox, over...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 866
Re: My new Ford.
The newest onboard computers have a nice voice that will let you know if your fly is down. "Zip it up, buddy."
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 841
Re: Best riding A?
The heaver 30/31 Fordors will ride better. Grease the springs. I have an antique device that you hammer between the leaves of the spring and then twist the cap to insert grease. But you could...
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