Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2017, 12:15 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-09-2016, 09:36 AM
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Re: Contact info for Bill Barlow
A real shame that Bill is not providing this service anymore. I am in denial hoping it is not true.
Bill has saved many of us from having to do complete babbit jobs and fixed many leaking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2015, 02:50 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 21,775
Re: Float-A-Motor mounts
Just make sure you properly install the rear transmission mount. I think this is key to stopping the engine movement issues Brent refers to above.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2015, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,003
Re: 6 volt signal flasher with beeper
If you can find a 6v relay you can set the buzzer up so it doesn't buzz when your foot is in the brake pedal. That way you don't have to listen to it when you are approaching an intersection or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2013, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 22,803
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2013, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,728
Re: Air filter fire
I built a shield for my filter. See post http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showpost.php?p=302162&postcount=30
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2013, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 15,329
Re: Compression PSI
MikeK and Marco. Thanks for the great explanations. It's always great to learn something new! Please continue your great contributions to this forum.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2012, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,407
Re: Centrifugal Advance
Thought the high compression head required less advance? Do these units come for both regular head and HC head or can you adjust the max advance?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2012, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,407
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-18-2012, 02:04 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,070
Re: Bert's Model A store
Steve and Phil offer incredible customer service. If you or they make a mistake or screw up (which I do regularly) they just happily fix it. The experience has been so good I find myself looking for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2012, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 22,747
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2012, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,127
Re: Which whitewalls?
I have Lester w/w on my car. They are a little wider than a firestone or goodyear and there is more whitewall. They ride very nice and I use dynabeads. I get compliments all the time.
However,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-18-2012, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,289
Re: Speedometer Question
Mine dd that. I loosened off the coupler where it screws into the speedometer housing. My theory is that the cable was too long. I have a mitchel overdrive so it is a different setup. However, it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2012, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,099
Re: Leaking rear main, but coolant too??
It's amazing where the coolant will migrate from. I had a small leak from my water pump which you could barely see. The antifreeze ran down onto the lip of the head gasket. From the front of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2012, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,874
Head Crack Stitching the Old Way
I took these heads to the metal recycler last weekend. They were off a farm and victims of the Canadian winters and probably a poor harvest one year. Not sure whether the crack repair actually...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2012, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,032
Re: Firewall Insulator
I installed the Firewall Insulator from Quiet Ride Solutions this weekend. I had it sent to me by Berts who had noted they were waiting for this part for some time. One word of caution is that the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2012, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,870
Re: Speedometer Bouncing Back and Fourth
I had to disconnect my speedometer this weekend to install a firewall insulator. When I hooked it back up it started to bounce. I recall reading on FB once that a source of the "bounce" can be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2012, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,141
Re: Silver Plating Headlight Reflectors
Just got my original reflectors back from Brinkman's in St. Paul MN. They did a fantastic job with the re-Silvering and removing a couple of scratches and minor dents. Best price I was able to find....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2012, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 17,280
Re: Head Light Reflectors made from Ford Print
Just got my original reflectors back from Brinkman's in St. Paul MN. They did a fantastic job with the re-Silvering and removing a couple of scratches and minor dents. Best price I was able to find....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2012, 02:48 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,681
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2012, 01:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,138
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2012, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,908
Re: Front float-a-motor instructions
If you are using the Float-a-Motor set up, make sure you install the rear FAM mount that connects to the universal joint housing. The rear FAM mount transfers both lateral and verticle load to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2012, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,321
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2012, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 16,251
Re: Flathead Teds brake floater
They are a bit tricky to set up but well worth the effort.
Shoes must be arched perfectly
I was finding that the ends of the linings had to be chamfered as they tended to grab
Use a brake...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2012, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,321
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