Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-19-2022, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: E28 Brake Equalizer query
Hi John, I am a purist but for a simple solution I reckon you should swap in the later 1 piece cross shaft and the matching pedal to cross shaft rod and put that equaliser set up on the shelf for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2016, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,540
Re: Part I.D.,...Australian ?
Iverson, that is interesting, I agree, thanks for showing it. The hinges look the same too from my previous research they look like the ones used on model t and are reproduced now in Sweden ! The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2016, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,540
Re: Part I.D.,...Australian ?
Gentlemen the plot thickens !!
Dudley i think the 1929 USA open cars with outside handles continued with the orange striker but in Australia I am thinking the Australian 29's must have had a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2016, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,540
Re: Part I.D.,...Australian ?
Dudley, they are both open car door strikers, the orange one is for the 1928 style with no exterior door handles and the other one is for the 1929 style with exterior door handles. It is not the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2014, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,502
Re: Rear axles
Hi Guys, I have purchase 2 new reproduction axles. They are stamped with MARK. They look to be welded up near the gear end - do you agree ?. I have read there were problems with welded axles. Also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2012, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 43
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Re: Firewall date code location
Gents, this is a topic close to my heart - So I ask, at what point in manufacture was the tank stamped ? - I had read or heard that it was stamped after it was welded as a form of batch control for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2011, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Setting Toe-in
Guys, try this simple home made tool. It is constructed from 2 lengths of aluminium channel that slide into each other (old shower screen frame). You simply rest it on 2 pieces of wood 6" high, mark...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-06-2010, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,388
Re: How to original Radius Ball Cap
Thanks guys, great help. Sorry but I am not convinced yet that 1 & 2 are rubber ball - I thought these were cast iron and completely enclosed the ball, but I could be wrong. No it's not a 32...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2010, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,388
How to original Radius Ball Cap
Guys I am scratching together original radius ball cap parts. Trying experiment not using rubber ball. Have I got the right parts ? Part number 1 & 4 make the best pair fitting in the bellhousing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2010, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,467
Re: 28 lower screen post screws
Pooch, they are Robertson head - nothing like phillips head, very easy to butcher up and you will NEVER get them out - suggest lots of penetrene, lots of patience & you make up a driver to put on a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2010, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,379
Re: Dash panel screws
Pooch, the screws are Robertson head used on early Canadian Model A's imported into Australia. They are a bit rare and indicate your car maybe quite original is it ?? I would pay care not to lose...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2010, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,078
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2010, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,730
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2010, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,116
Re: Toe-in gage
Guys, try this simple home made tool. It is constructed from 2 lengths of aluminium channel that slide into each other (old shower screen frame). You simply rest it on 2 pieces of wood 6" high, mark...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2010, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,571
Re: Front Spring reset problems
Thanks Guys for all of your ideas - I feel "a bit of a goose". A mate came around last night and picked up that I was bottoming out on the stand I had holding up the rear of the radius rod (not the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2010, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,571
Re: Front Spring reset problems
Thanks guys
Yes, spring length is the same from eye to eye on all 3.
Curiously the one that now bottoms out came off a running car that did not bottom out and was in fact 1 & 1/2 inch shorter eye...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2010, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,571
Front Spring reset problems
Looking for advice please. Had front spring reset to measurements in Les Andrews' book. Assembled with some spring leave grease & installed it. Problem is car bottoms out when tested on axle stands....
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