Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 656
Re: J.R. Bullock Did Another Fine Job
I don't know what a B1 carb is, but here is his website, e-mail and phone number. He was an easy friendly guy to chat with on the phone and answered e-mail fast. Click the the center link below it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 656
J.R. Bullock Did Another Fine Job
Just got my carburetor back, put it on and the car runs as good as the carb. looks. Great job he does, and one week turnaround for $165.00 rebuilt! Lucky we have vendors for these old birds.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2021, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,049
Re: leaking head gasket?
On a related note don't fill the radiator like a modern car. Fill it about just to start to cover the baffle you see with the cap open, the baffle the overflow tube comes out of. Any funny...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2021, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 804
Re: Where do I go from here??
Buy an owner's manual first thing....amazing for a very small booklet how much you learn. Second get the red Les Andrew's book....it has a very nice couple pages (checklist) on things to check and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2021, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,994
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2020, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,597
Re: Finding Correct Size Battery
Antique Auto battery is now Jim's. I bought a battery from them...it's exactly like original with script and all but they are slow in making the battery....call them to be sure they meet YOUR needs....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2020, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,043
Re: Coil or condenser over heat
Here are two ideas I copied from other posts:
Here is something that is easy to try. Connect a second condenser from the passenger side of the coil to ground. Easy with jumpers. (In other...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2020, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,630
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2020, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,308
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2020, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,907
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2020, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 851
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2020, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,907
Re: Engine wont start.
Here is a copy of a post Mike V posted. Please read the entire post.....If it is the junction box ...should be power on both sides. If not the Amp gauge is bad. Jump across the two lugs of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2020, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,308
Re: Gears 1930 model A
First understand what is grinding. The gears are not modern synchro-mesh so they have to slide into each other. Try to keep this in mind...the purpose of first gear is to get to second and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2020, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 851
Re: Rebuilt transmission noise
I did the post model a Ford transmission noise’ in YOU TUBE. Interesting noise. My car does a similar noise once in a great a while. Same thing in Neutral only and with clutch out. I drive it and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-25-2020, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,846
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
11-16-2020, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,267
Re: I am leaving Fordbarn
No reason to leave now that it's been explained ... We all need each other's knowledge, and from the posts you're pretty sharp...stick around, THANKS.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-12-2020, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 559
Re: transport
Todd Meyer in NJ. He is a one man show....great guy and very safe and reasonable.. 908 770 0372
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2020, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 563
Re: Here's one for ya ???
I ditto Ernie....Try starting with the "new" switch hanging out and not installed. Sounds like a dead ground somewhere close and easy....now that you did the hard work.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-05-2020, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,620
Problems "A" New Owner May Encounter
My Master Cylinder is missing.
My Fuel Pump has disappeared.
The blinkers are not working, I think parts are missing
The Four Way Flashers are non-existent.
All the seat belts are lost.
The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2020, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,351
Re: how to loosen stuck motor
Are you sure it's stuck??? A lot of posts on here turn out out to be starter issues jammed into flywheel...clutch issues....etc. Have you tried just "popping" the clutch in gear? When did this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-18-2020, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 793
Re: Groaning Brakes
Done in the 60's! I would check the wheel cylinders, fuel pump, turn signals, master cylinder, electric window motors and vacuum trunk release.....if I was looking at anything but an A! Ain't the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2020, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,031
Re: Knocking on start up
WHN hit the nail on the head....rebuild an engine for what...to drive 400 miles a year?? Is this a daily driver.... up the oil viscosity, STP added and live with it for years and years I'll bet.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2020, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,379
Re: Cross country transport
I know you are completed now but here is a great source:
Todd Meyer in NJ. He is a one man show....great guy and very safe and reasonable.. 908 770 0372
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2020, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 808
Re: horn blows while driving
Mine starting low "growl" as I was driving. I found if I hit the horn button it stopped for a while. That made me think it was not in the wires. I eventually got it to growl while sitting still...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2020, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,468
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