Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 575
Re: engine compression levels.
My engine has been sleeve back to the original bore size and has the original 4.2 compression head my compression readings are basically 60-65 on all 4 cylinders.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2024, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,593
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 451
Re: Clutch Housing Crack
I have a crack in my AA four-speed bell housing. I carefully cleaned the housing, followed the end of the crack and drilled the hole to prevent it from spreading. I believe mine was probably cracked...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 585
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 669
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,102
Re: Car will not start
My suggestion is that the gear has slipped just enough ° to drop the compression but still rotate it. If so it is begining to fail. 40psi is close to the point of no longer firing because of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 849
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 669
Re: generator output
When taking your voltage readings at the battery terminals when the engines at an idle you should not see any output until just above an idle when the cutout actually closes.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,102
Re: Car will not start
With that low of compression in each cylinder I'm beginning to wonder if the timing gear has slipped.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 788
Re: Condenser Capacity
I had a condenser fail about a year ago. I replaced it with one of the burnout proof ones from Snyder's which I believe is an A&L condenser. I noticed the new condenser measured 19 micro Farads but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,570
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,299
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,083
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2024, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 785
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,276
Re: Marco Tahtaras
Am I the only 1 that when I click on a link it says it's blocked the only links that work or ones that link to a previous ford barn link. Is there a way to turn this silly blocking off???
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,557
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,299
Re: Radiator 1928 model A / AS questions
My ‘28 roadster pickup was retro fitted with the AA four speed transmission probably in the early ‘30’s. I really enjoy it especially in parades. With its granny low gear it is nice in a parade. One...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,276
Re: Marco Tahtaras
Sorry to see us lose another legendary person in the model A community. My condolences to his family.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 709
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,900
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 944
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2024, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 573
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 573
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 573
1:48 scale Model A cars and trucks.
Does anyone know of any sources for the small die-cast or even plastic 148 scale cars and trucks model A. era I'm putting together an O. scale train set and I would really like to do an old ford...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 661
Re: Tire Balancing Beads Video.
I am quite surprised that camera stayed mounted as long as it did I would have thought 10 or 15 miles an hour and it would have broken free from the wheel.
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