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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-07-2017, 04:13 PM
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Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

It looks like you were sent the wrong coils, at least one of them is wrong. I'd let the seller know and return them for a correct set to match your old ones. Don't even think about recurving them.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-03-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

Your field new coils are fine. Don't mess with them.
If you paint the inside of the case, I wouldn't give it more than a very thin coat of paint, because the air gap for the armature to pole shoes...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-23-2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 165
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Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

I've seen complete rear ends with drums anywhere from free to about $150 most times. My spare rear end was given to me for helping a club member move some of his just purchased parts. It came from a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-23-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

I'd be looking for the correct parts for your 1930, then restore the rear end and brakes so you can do a quick easy swap. You can then sell your other rear end. I'd also consider using a 3.27 ring...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-02-2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 165
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Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

I put a drop of motor oil on each gear and shaft end bushing, then I use a toothpick and also add a dab of Mystik JT-6 at each part. My speedometer has been working perfectly since I did this in the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-08-2016, 08:31 PM
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Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

[QUOTE=lucky_stripe_garage;1306183]Thinking out loud a little. If the battery connections are solid, and I remove the switch from the starter. If I touch the negative cable to the contact on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-06-2016, 04:44 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

I would remove the cover and see where the wires go. You can also use an ohm meter to see if either wire goes to ground. Connect an ohm meter, or continuity tester to one wire and the horn body to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-05-2016, 06:40 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

Do you have a picture of your horn? It sounds like an aftermarket horn that grounds through the body, rather than by the horn button. You may need to use a relay to send power to the horn, or you...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-08-2016, 10:43 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

My horn button didn't work well when I first bought my 28. This was due to non use for months or years, so I pressed the button and gave it a rolling action as I pressed it. This cleaned the contact...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-22-2016, 11:13 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

The headlamp socket is grounded through the spring and focus adjusting screw to the bucket. The bucket is grounded through the mounting bolt to the headlamp bar. The bar is grounded through the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-22-2016, 10:37 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

If you have a lamp that is dim on one side only, the first thing I'd check is the ground for that socket.
A poor ground can make the current run through both filaments in series, which results in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-21-2016, 05:07 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

I worked on a 1931 with a sticking brake switch. The switch plunger rod was rubbing on the frame hole, so all I had to do is loosen the two mounting bolts and center the switch.

Very few...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-19-2016, 09:36 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

It's not a bad job. The first thing to do is slip the light switch cover onto the new harness, then snap the cover to the body and hook the boil wire over the switch to hold it in place. Then lay out...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

I'd call Bert's for a good original switch, and check to see if you also need a new light harness.

800-321-1931
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

I'm not sure why the blue wire is run where it is, but the white wire to nowhere can be removed.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2016, 03:42 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

There should be one wire from the starter switch to the terminal box stud, then one wire from the other terminal box stud to the generator. You have a couple extra wires showing and I can't see where...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2016, 09:37 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

Here's a link to a good thread on water outlets, giving dimensions and showing pictures.

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36337&highlight=water+outlet+1928
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

The water outlet is shorter on the 1928-9 than the 1930-1 Model A, so the top hose would be a bit longer to reach. The top hose does look a bit longer than stock, and that also had me wondering.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

Wait a minute.............you brought home the wrong car.
Look at the second picture, that's a right hand drive car.:D
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 60,903
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: My 1930 Model A

I would remove the plugs and pour some ATF down each cylinder, let it set for a bit, then hand crank the engine. If you can't hand crank it then I'd pull the head, otherwise I'd spin it over with the...
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