Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Re: Model A News Jan/Feb 2021 Arrived Today
Got my "Restorer" a week ago and the "MAN" today all the way across the North Atlantic . My "Restorer" had a flyer inside to advise me my membership had expired after 39 years .I normally renew by...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2021, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Assembly of steering column
They are available for the 7 tooth . Check the I D of the shaft as there are two different tube sizes .
John in Suffolk County England .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2021, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Stopping a Model A, stopping a AA
The AA brakes are easy to adjust so you dont have excessive travel . I have had 1 1/2 tons of gravel on the back of my 31 AA and the brakes were adequate but you do take care and think ahead .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2021, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Stopping a Model A, stopping a AA
The stock brakes on an A are quite adequate if in good condition and correctly adjusted . I have locked up all four wheels when lunatics have misjudged my approaching speed and pulled out of a side...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2021, 03:42 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 472
Re: gas gauge float replacement
Use the flat steel laser cut nut removal tool . The pot metal version normally slips off, no doubt made offshore by someone who has no idea of its purpose .
John in Suffolk County England ,weather...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2021, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 929
Re: 30-31 pickup cab
The problem you have is that the damaged area is stretched and no matter how hard you push and pull it you will never win . You can shrink panels by heating/ quenching but I think by the sounds of it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2021, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 27
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Re: Air filter for right-hand drive vehicles?
Henry Ford did not have a solution because air filters were not fitted when new . The ones you see on cars today are after market and not original fitment . I have RHD cars and have no airfilters as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2021, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,171
Re: Fatigue Cracks In Model "A" Parts
Going back to flywheel cracks I do think that fatigue cracks can occur in a flywheel housing . The torque tube pushes the car along which is transmitted to the transmission then to the engine . The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2021, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,171
Re: Fatigue Cracks In Model "A" Parts
Cracks in the flywheel housing when the front of the engine has been jacked up to change the pulley . If two of the rear engine (one each side) are not removed the flywheel housing holds the front...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2021, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 779
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2021, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Adjust speedometer from miles to km/hour
Try the 4.55 rear axle speedo drive cap .I think but not sure the spiral gear on the drive shaft is the same I will check the parts book .I will look in the "stores"to see if I have a 14.9 HP car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2021, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 779
Re: Front wheel bearing grease caps?
In late 1931 Ford introduced a spoked cast iron front drum . It is the same pattern as the 12" model B drum but is 11" often overlooked at swap meets . This drum is threaded to take a threaded hub...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2021, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 89
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Re: A question for old guys
In the new version of the movie "Jumanji" at the end Danny de Vito says "old age is a gift" I had never ever thought of that and indeed the script writer is correct .For me that has given me a new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2021, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,332
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2021, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,247
Re: Picture perfect
That 28/29 sport coupe indeed had a hard life as I suppose it was around 10 years old .
John in Suffolk County England .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2021, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 512
Re: Stubborn hinge pin removal
I had the same problem on a rusty 30/31 pick up cab . I tried all known methods and had access to all tools including gas welding heat (not to cherry red but nearly) then douse with cold water . So...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2021, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 298
Re: '28 starter
I would go for replacing the Bendix complete then it is fit and forget . 2017 Snyders catalogue has a new one USA made for $41.50 so maybe a little more now .In used Bendix the bolts get loose over...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2021, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: '28 starter
Measure the shaft diameter the later starter is 5/8" if yours is this you are good to go for parts . If you have the 1/2" shaft you unfortunately will have difficulty finding parts as they are not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2021, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 298
Re: '28 starter
If your car has been fitted with the single disc clutch then you can use the parts sold by the vendors . I have seen some substandard repro Bendix drives which were made in India so watch out for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2021, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: 32 model b engine
You cannot use the B exhaust manifold as the outlet is angled instead of straight down .You can use the A inlet manifold coupled to the A exhaust manifold and use an A carb .Mine run just fine with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2021, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 951
Re: 32 model b engine
I have two vehicles with a B engine installed if you cut the B flywheel shroud off it is a direct bolt in job . The shroud is used in a B car or truck to mate up to the B flywheel housing which has...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2021, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 895
Re: NOS paint thickness
I have had a good look at the shell at the interface between the surface rust and enamel .I used a magnifying glass but I cannot detect any undercoat ,if there is both layers must be a thou,thick ....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2021, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 602
Re: front fender brace straightening
I have solved this problem by fitting the fenders, light bar and braces "loose" then you have wiggle room for fitting .Once everything is loosely connected it will all pull together when you bolt it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2021, 03:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 712
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2021, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 712
Re: 7 Tooth steering box tip .
Hi Synchro . On the few I have done they have worked just fine no tightness lock to lock .
John in same weather locked down Suffolk County England .
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