Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Houdaille shock differance
You are referring to the pointers or needle valves used in Houdaille shock absorbers. The square pointers were used in 1929 and 1930 and the hex pointers in late 1930 to the end of production. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,739
Re: Installing shock links
Charles Reese steps are mostly correct. Marco's suggestion of installing the lower end onto the spring perch is correct. Use the stickiest grease you have for internals and parts will stay in place...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,693
Re: Cluster bearing solution?
I would like to comment on Nakimar's thread, and the way Sammy Guthrie installs the cluster gear. I have assembled/disassembled many transmissions also. It is difficult to align the cluster gear...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,989
Re: Bearing on King Pins question
Frank--I opened my NOS Ford king pin box A3111 and checked the thrust bearing. It has the Ford script logo on top and part number B-3123-A2 on it. The unit has ball bearings. By the way, I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,245
Re: Marco Tahtaras
Marco and I spent many hours together working on the updates to the Judging Standards for 16 years. A personal friend, and I relied on his in-depth knowledge about Model A's. My thoughts and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 955
Re: Reusing cluster gears
Hello mcgarrett--All of the above is good information. Here are a some more things to consider in your building a good usable transmission. The transmission case is often overlooked. Jim Mason is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 578
Re: Zenith carburetor
The complete story of identification of all Zenith, Holley, Ford and early cast iron after market carburetors used on Model A's is chronicled in The Restorer magazines published by the Model A Ford...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2023, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 680
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2023, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 529
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2023, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,281
Re: question on zenith 2
The complete history and evolution of all changes and dates of usage for Ford, Zenith, and Holley carburetors are documented in MAFCA's "The Restorer" magazines. See the issues printed in 2017 for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2023, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,549
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2023, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,718
Re: Shock Absorber Booklet...
Thank you all so much for your kind words about my Shock Book. I have updated the 2011 version this year and I added one more late 1931 shock variety and a Cross Reference List comparing this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2023, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 790
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2023, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,834
Re: Enamel and lacquer paint
Hello Bill Jr. Your dad painted all sheet metal for his restorations with lacquer. I helped him with several of his restorations, working along side him in the 1970's through 2006 in his shop. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2023, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 790
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2017, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 14,195
Re: Zenith carburetor identification
Hello--This carburetor was produced in late 1928 by Holley. Most were recalled and ground off, some have survived. I believe this labeling by Holley is what prompted Ford Motor Company to require...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2013, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,689
Re: Copra & Chickle Drabs
Hello Bob--I have the correct paint codes for Chickle and Copra Drab in PPG acrylic lacquer if you would like them. I also have the codes for them in single stage urethane--Concept. Please contact...
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Forum: Model-A
06-04-2013, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 717
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Forum: Model-A
06-04-2013, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 912
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Forum: Model-A
10-04-2012, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,443
Re: Rebuilt Carburetors
Hello Jim--I would like to purchase this carburetor from you. Please call me at 509-220-4346. Thanks. Your friend, Steve Schmauch
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2012, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,396
Re: Tubular (Shock) Links
Hello All--I do have information on the Model A shock links. I believe that I have all of the varieties of both thin and thick wall. I do not have any specific dates of use for any varieties. I am...
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