Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:31 AM
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Re: Distributor wiring
The best repair IMO is to use this fine strand silicone wire to replace the wire on the lower plate - much more flexible and forgiving. I've used this wire with great success.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 770
Re: Side Water Outlet
I agree with Bob C especially because it is missing the threaded boss for the conduit clip.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Tulsa swap meet set up day
If you can hang around for a few days after the Tulsa meet, cruise down to Ft. Worth Texas next week for the massive Pate Swap Meet 4/25, 4/26, 4/27. Over 11,000 vendor spaces and lots of great...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,115
Re: T Bakery Van
Most likely oil/kerosene lamps mounted behind the headlights.
I also suspect since it's a delivery vehicle the driver would enter the cab through a doorway on the passenger side.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2024, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,777
Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
Is anyone making or modifying a distributor for Model A engines that incorporate vacuum advance? I know about the Rex-a-co centrifugal advance unit, but it's not vacuum controlled. Has anyone ever...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 993
Re: Reusing cluster gears
Steve S,
Your recommendations are very enlightening and educational. I probably would not have thought of some of them without your pointing them out. Many thanks for your response.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 993
Re: Reusing cluster gears
Joe & Bob - I tend to agree with your viewpoints. The bottom line is I'm not attempting to build a "perfect" transmission; my goal was to assemble a good, usable transmission from from used original...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 993
Re: Reusing cluster gears
w.michael,
I do my own rebuilds, so as you say no big loss when it comes to my labor.
Thanks to all for your responses.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 993
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 993
Re: Reusing cluster gears
JayJay,
I'm down to my last good pair of original cluster gear shaft roller bearings. Pate swap meet is coming up in 4 weeks so I'll be keeping an eye out for them. And thanks for your reply!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 993
Reusing cluster gears
I'm pretty sure I already know the answer, but I'm curious if anyone has had any success with reusing transmission gears even if there is some signs of wear on the gear teeth but no evidence of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 549
Re: valve clearence , B motor
I don't know if it applies to "B" cams, but Les Andrews' book calls for .013" for intake valves and .015" for exhaust ford Model A cams. Maybe others here on the Barn will chime in.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2024, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 999
Re: Model B engine in an A
Synchro,
You have presented an interesting argument worthy of further investigation. What distributor would you recommend? My brother just purchased 2 Model B engines hoping for a good one to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2024, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 999
Re: Model B engine in an A
They say that there are two types of Model B engines; ones that are already cracked and those that soon will be! :)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 550
Re: Cowl Lights ??
They weren't just for aesthetic reasons. I can't remember the exact details, but I read somewhere state or federal law in those days mandated that cars have them in use when parking temporarily...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2024, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 673
Re: Choke rod
Shoot the rubber grommet with silicone spray lube or WD40. If that doesn't help, replace it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,851
Re: 2024 Chickasha pre-war Swap Meet
Not sure about the condition of swap meets in other parts of the country, but Pate Swap Meet in Ft. Worth, Texas this year has 13,000 vendor spaces available and I was told by one of the meet...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 587
Re: signal stat 900 question
It looks like someone might have replaced the wires based on the colors shown on you photo. You might give this a try...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 824
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 973
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2024, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 697
Re: Valve Tool
This is what was used for removing/installing valves...
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=333118
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-29-2024, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 914
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-29-2024, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 914
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-29-2024, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,136
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,034
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