Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:20 AM
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Re: Installing cowl lights
The wood block fits between the bracket (AKA Strainer) inside of the cowl and cowl skin panel. Its purpose is to prevent bending the internal bracket while tightening the arm attachment nut. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:11 AM
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Re: 3 window coupe
Ford made a few prototype Model "A" 3-window coupes that did not go into production. At least one of the prototypes has survived and is privately owned on the West Coast.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: 3 window coupe
Ford made a few prototype Model "A" 3-window coupes. At least one has survived and is privately owned on the West Coast.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 325
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
Neither the Motor Meter or the Thermo-Quail are effective in warning you of an imminent over heat. Both let you know when the over heating is occurring. So these two accessories are cosmetic in my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 422
Re: engine compression levels.
My rule of thumb is that Model A & Model B engines with stock cylinder heads will run well on compression gauge readings as ow as 50 psig, and no more than a 5 psig difference between cylinders.
By...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: engine compression levels.
Absolute compression pressure = (4.22x14.7)+14.7.
Gauge compression Pressure = 4.22x14.7.
We work with gauges. Scientists work with absolute pressure.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,801
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,801
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,665
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 445
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,105
Re: A newbie needs help!
It is probable that the engine is not the car's original, so the engine number is a poor choice for a VIN. If you have an existing registration for the car, use the VIN on it. In my Model A's, I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 778
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 635
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 778
Condenser Capacity
While researching V8 service bulletins for info pertaining to the Model "A,"I stumbled upon this chart of condenser capacities.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,630
Re: How tight should the...
There needs to be some compression of the springs to enable the joint to take-up wear of the balls and cups, so the ball joints do not develop free play.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,074
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,074
Differential Pinion Gear Bearing Preload
nkaminar in Post #3 is correct, the torques in the following service bulletins are the torques necessary to turn the pinion resulting from tightening the jam nuts. In other words, you tighten the jam...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 21
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Re: How tight should the...
I researched all of the Ford Service Bulletins 1928 through 1942 and there is no quantitative instruction about tightening the drag link and tie rod end plugs. I use the 25% spring compression...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,408
Re: Oil Pump Shaft
Here is the Service Bulletin regarding the undercut oil pump shaft. There is a picture of B-6608 Undercut Shaft on Vince Falter's Ford Barn https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/boilpumpshaft.htm
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 773
Re: D Nut Hole Punch
Make templates from card-stock of the various size D-Nuts you need to install. Tape the template in place & use a marking pen to transfer the shape onto the body. Drill an under-size diameter hole...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Dale Gosa has passed.
I am sorry to hear of Dale's passing, and I pray his soul is resting in peace in God's Kingdom of Heaven. Dale helped me many times with information to restore my Victoria. He will be missed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,408
Re: Oil Pump Shaft
See the Ford Service Bulletin of November 1932, Page 67. The Company indicates that the B-6608 Pump Shaft can be used in the Model A for improved oil flow. The B-6608 Shaft was the service...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 948
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 889
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