Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2024, 10:15 PM
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Re: 8 leaf to 7 leaf rear spring conversion
#9 leaf from the bottom doesn't appear to be part of the 7 leaf or 8 leaf spring makeup , so perhaps removing #8 is the removed one. The added thickness as posted for leaf #4 for the 8 spring setup...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2024, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 865
8 leaf to 7 leaf rear spring conversion
With an 8 leaf rear spring, what leaf can be removed to make a 7 leaf roadster spring ?
Both size spring bars to the crossmember are on hand.
The spring chart frequently posted shows the numbering...
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Forum: Model-A
11-13-2023, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 0
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WTB '30 or '31 Coupe
Want to buy show or near correct show condition judge sts. quality '30-'31 coupe with very low mileage Trunk model preferred with no sidemount wheels but those conditions are not deal breakers....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2023, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,336
Re: Proper radius ball install (no rubber ball)
Also check the 3 deg. slope of the engine after installation and the axle for proper caster angle. Some posts suggest the original style upper/lower cupped plates had a small gap between them when...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2023, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 830
Re: 2-tooth Steering box leaking above Upper Race
Same experience but oil leak was caused by a dumb mistake. Evidently there was some residual oil remaining in the 2 tooth box, and when the entire unit was turned upside down to paint it and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2023, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 9,640
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2023, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,533
Re: Type of clear coat for wood grained trim
Excellent ?
Most rattle cans now use acetone as the drying agent because it's purported to not affect the ozone layer as much as prior propellants and dryers. The down side is that acetone can...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2023, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,990
Re: Rear axle nut
Yes and even 85-95 may be enough depending on hub and axle key condition, torque wrench used for small '# increments approaching the end setting. Supposedly factory didn't use a torque wrench until...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2023, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,368
Cutting off Pulley
Any suggestions please for safely cutting thru the spokes on a 1 piece c.i. pulley with engine in the car. Oscillating tool, Sawzall, etc?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2023, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 6,721
Re: Greasing the u-joint
As suggested sometime ago, corn head grease can be used. Tried it and it leaked out the seals, etc. It turns quite liquid from the heat and ujoint rotation. I returned to using conventional old...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2023, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,296
Re: Unusual holes in dipper tray (to me)
Didn't some of the late '31 lowered trays not have the holes in the flat areas ?
Those started in the '32 engines with a different oiling set up ?
Please advise.
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Forum: Model-A
02-18-2023, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 625
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2023, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,096
Re: Pulley Rope seals
Thanks; so these may not be for Model A's though they are the same size as the others.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2023, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,962
Re: Model A compression
So a 5.9 head would be about 85psi; would there be more blow by potential and/ or need for better breathing like in later motors ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2023, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,096
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2023, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,096
Re: Pulley Rope seals
Is the top one (FoMoCo) with the square face original ? It looks like it would run flat on the pulley and seal better ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2023, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,096
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2023, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 735
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2023, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,096
Pulley Rope seals
attached are photos of some seals
Seals set 1 has a FoMoCo Ford stamped label and the rubbing surface is flat.
Seals set 2 has A 1207 stamped on them
The 2nd photo (seals set 3) has a pink core...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2023, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,245
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2023, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,493
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Forum: Model-A
12-10-2022, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 543
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2022, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,183
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2022, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,183
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2022, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,911
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