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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 01:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,268
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Nu Rex ignition switch

Rob, sorry for the confusion. I posted that picture in post #13 and it is incorrect. I have deleted it. Thanks for keeping me honest.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 01:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 928
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: UPDATE - 61st Annual OCMAFC Pancake Breakfast

I agree. It is so much nicer to see and take pictures when just the Model As are parked together.

FYI, there is also a drop-off on Glassell so she doesn't have to navigate the stairs if that is a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 125
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Original cost of 1931 Sport Coupe?

List price of a 1931 Sport Coupe is $500.00. Bumpers will cost you $12.38 extra. This acording to the price list in "The Legendary Model A Ford" book.

You may have to buy a spare tire. My 1930...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 10:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 674
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?

JMO, If that two bladed fan comes apart, there will be a lot more parts that are not original. I think I would change it out and save the original fan.

Nice car tho.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 06:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,870
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Westach Ammeters.

Jim, yes i received it but have not had time to install. Life got in the way. Appears to be a very nicely built gauge tho.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 01:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 928
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: UPDATE - 61st Annual OCMAFC Pancake Breakfast

There is a short video on the YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_usw7ZV6ls&t=277s
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-14-2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 770
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Engine Number

My Town Sedan is registered with the engine numbers... in California. I doubt it is the same as my frame number but I can't say for sure.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-14-2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,015
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Beautiful Day To Breakdown !

Are those American Classic Radials? I hope you removed all of the inspection stickers?

I didn't see the inspection stickers inside the tire when I mounted my American Classics. I only became aware...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-14-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,015
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Beautiful Day To Breakdown !

I'm liking the orange pin stripe on the wheels.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-14-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 419
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch

Bert's has one sez made in USA, Made by Signal-Stat. https://modelastore.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=18394&search=signal&description=true&page=2. I have never used it tho, I just...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-13-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 542
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Second gear

Don't even think of starting the engine with the cover off! If two gears are engaged at the same time your day will go downhill in a hurry...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-13-2024, 12:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 928
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: UPDATE - 61st Annual OCMAFC Pancake Breakfast

I am hoping it does not rain, the parking lot turns into a riverbed, which it is designed for, but not much fun in a Model A.
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-12-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 556
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: So Cal radiator repair shop

I have not had to use them but a couple of club members recommended La Habra Radiator.

La Habra Radiator
361 W. Whittier Blvd.
La Habra, CA
(562) 690-0144
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-09-2024, 07:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,004
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: A newbie needs help!

Charlie, not always it appears. The number on my engine in my Town Sedan is the number on my pink. My car does not have a "VIN" number like in your picture.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-09-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 833
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: bedix???

I have never had an issue with my modern starter drive. But as a preventative measure I wanted the gear teeth to engage farther into the ring gear so I made this spacer.

The shims Snyder's has are...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-02-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 928
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: UPDATE - 61st Annual OCMAFC Pancake Breakfast

Bruce, thanks for the update. The Harbor Area MARC are planning on a caravan of ~10 cars plus a couple of moderns. It is good to know of the change before we get there so I can change my map.
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-02-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,587
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-02-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 900
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Universal Tires

If I waited until my "front tires are almost worn-out", my back tires would be gone. My rear tires always wear out faster than the fronts.

FYI, most manufacturers now recommend that your better...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-02-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,461
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: How tight should the...

Good question, I would like to know also. The only time I seen that was in Les Andrew's book.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-01-2024, 12:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 900
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Universal Tires

Just curious, how often do y'all rotate the tires on your Model A?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-01-2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 895
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Cooling Air Flow Experiment

I think a few members need to lighten up...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-31-2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 566
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Time for a new battery???

Haha, I suppose you could but I can't guarantee the results. Actually, if interested, do a google search for "Battery Oil". Some interesting facts about Thomas Edison and how battery oil was used in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2024, 07:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 566
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Time for a new battery???

The corrosion is common for a lead/acid battery as hydrogen and acid is vented during charging. Clean it off with baking soda and coat your terminals with grease or battery terminal protector.

I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,400
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: V8 Clutch in Model A: Something is not right

Most definitely the disk is in backwards.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-29-2024, 08:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 495
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Electrical Fuses

I have a fuse box under my tank on the back side of the junction bux. I also have a 30amp circuit breaker on the main power line and a 20amp circuit breaker on my headlights.
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