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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2024, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 370
Posted By Will N
Re: Replace rear motor mounts

I've done it. Lots of lube and mallets.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-24-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,100
Posted By Will N
Re: Luck Selling on this Site?

Someone listed something I was interested in so I sent a private message with some questions. He never responded. Not even a sorry, it's been sold. If you're going to list something, be a good egg...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-23-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 528
Posted By Will N
Re: Model A

The repro starter switch contacts are made from copper, which isn't as springy as the original, which were made of a brass alloy. Sometimes a spark will arc between the stud on the starter and the...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 02-18-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By Will N
Re: Car ID (non Model T)

1914 Hudson???
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,643
Posted By Will N
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style

Everyone loves the sportiness of a roadster, but as for touring, there's no beating a Fordor.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-16-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By Will N
Re: horn wiring. '31

That might be a bandaid fix when the horn is weak when the engine isn't running. When the engine is running the horn is wired directly from the generator cut out, so it would be getting full voltage...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-16-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,607
Posted By Will N
Re: Backfire

Are you running a Tilotson carb? The pot metal used in the Tillys tends to warp. Heat exacerbates the warping. You may be opening up a gap at the mating surface between the carb and intake...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 02-14-2024, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 619
Posted By Will N
Re: I need a place to start. The basics of a Model T

The reference 'bible" is the Blue Book: https://www.modeltford.com/item/T1.aspx
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-02-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,848
Posted By Will N
Re: Downhill, Deceleration Vibration

Every Model A I've ever ridden in has vibrated while engine-braking.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-31-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 623
Posted By Will N
Re: mixing brake shoe linings

I have two Model As, both with cast iron drums. One has bonded, one has woven. I can lock up the rear wheels on both. The one with the woven linings has a somewhat softer pedal feel. That's...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-31-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 623
Posted By Will N
Re: mixing brake shoe linings

It doesn't make sense. If adding one in place of the other lining type makes the brakes work better, wouldn't two of the same that made it better make it betterer? (as Derek Bieri would say)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-25-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By Will N
Re: Trexlertqwn

Flyer attached
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 992
Posted By Will N
Re: Tudor lost spark

Do you have a fuse in your ignition circuit? Check the fuse first.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,202
Posted By Will N
Re: pulling engine?

In the other hand, removing the engine and trans together means having to remove the shift tower, disconnecting the brake pedal from the rods and probably removing the pedals too to be safe, undoing...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 01-11-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By Will N
Re: Part ID Help

The first two are from an early 1928 Model A that has the complicated multi piece brake actuating cross shaft.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 01-06-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 388
Posted By Will N
Re: Holley G Fuel Pickup tube

Straight down, toward the center of the well.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-24-2023, 12:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,248
Posted By Will N
Re: My 1928 A Tudor steers very hard What ca I do?

You have to check each moving part in the steering for binding. A common area are the balls on the ends of the pitman arm and the steering arms. They can get flattened out from wear, and people...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-21-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 956
Posted By Will N
Re: Front Radius rod / rubber ball

The secret is not to use the rubber ball. If you're using the rubber ball because the steel ball is worn, a new ball can be welded on.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-15-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,413
Posted By Will N
Re: Suddenly running rough

I had my car start to run rough all of a sudden. I thought it was spark, as it seemed to me one cylinder's spark was weaker than the others. But I ran a compression test and found 2 cylinders down...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-10-2023, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 465
Posted By Will N
Re: Emergency brake actuating lever problem

It's not just the levers that are not interchangeable, the whole parking brake assembly is not interchangeable from side to side. I think you have them switched side to side and installed upside...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 12-04-2023, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 571
Posted By Will N
Re: Timer Question

The New Day is more forgiving if your timing cover is not aligned. The roller timer will wallow out the timer case if the cover is not aligned (it happened to me). The I have had nothing but good...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-29-2023, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,045
Posted By Will N
Re: Installing rebuilt rear backing plate

Ditto. Sounds like a lot of extra work, but it will save you time and aggravation in the long run. You could take off the parking brake lever and it would be easier to snake the service brake...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-29-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 515
Posted By Will N
Re: removing hubs to replace bearings

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Depends on how tight the shoes are adjusted to begin with. It couldn't hurt to back off the adjustment. But the bigger issue you'll face is getting the hub off the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-21-2023, 11:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,389
Posted By Will N
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-16-2023, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By Will N
Re: Replacing studs on a rear spare tire mount

Are you talking about the studs on the carrier that the spare tire lug nuts screw onto? I believe they are simply pressed in. I'd use heat and penetrating fluid and a press to get them out.
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