Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 11:01 AM
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Re: Aaaa
The Soviets loved the Studebaker trucks we supplied them during WWII but they were still manufacturing the GAZ model AA pattern trucks as fast as they could. Ford Dearborn manufactured big twin V8...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 551
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:52 AM
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Re: '46 Coupe 59AB Starter
The green bible indicates that the 18-11005 armature was used in starters for the early 8BA (7RA). The number was likely changed later in the 8BA era but they are likely interchangeable. The ones for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 33
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Re: Phaeton top rest question
In aviation we always referred to the metal ones as Willkie button plugs. They have a multitude of sizes. They are used to plug holes in instrument panels and sheet metal access holes. There are also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 652
Re: Fuse size
Henry had intelligent people designing his systems but the era that the model Ts and As were manufactured in left a lot to be desired on a safety standpoint. Fuses were not common until the early 30s...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2024, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: What color are these cars?
Early in the 30s Ford had light maroon and medium maroon. By 1939, they had 3 or 4 different maroons and some darker reds as well. This is from the Auto Color Library....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 652
Re: Fuse size
Rob Doe has it. The fuse is to protect the wire. Each different American wire gauge (stranded AWG) size has a corresponding fuse size to protect it. This link has a chart on page 505 of the PDF...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 551
Re: 1940 Ford Zenith Radio
I'd keep the vibrator if it's still functional. The old sets are a good learning tool about radio sets. They were actually pretty simple but as was mentioned, the caps or capacitors like to pop like...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 697
Re: Nice forty Ford
After the dust storms back in the early 30s, some folks started getting serious about protecting their vehicles from such situations. A lot of roads in rural farming communities were pretty dusty...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: my project and my thanks...
There is a lot to be said about running these old flivers whether they are restored or just good drivers. They are a lot of fun either way.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: charging
I have digital and analog meters and use both. My Fluke digital was purchased to adjust voltage output on aircraft 24-volt systems so they would charge at 28-volts. The fluke was the most accurate...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: What water pumps do I need?
FWI, the 37 through 48 pumps will bolt up to the engine but they only work well when the whole front of the motor is converted to early style. This also requires the early style cam and gearing to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 649
Re: Looking for a quality 6 Volt Starter
1 gauge or larger cable is what 6-volt systems like for starter motors. Heat related problems can sometimes be an open in an armature winding. They will pass current until it expands from engine heat...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Henry and Edsel again
That delivery certainly had all the bells and whistles. Dual chrome plated horns and dual windshield wipers plus chrome hub covers. That was quite a delivery van.
Henry and Edsel wer always around...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,333
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
How long the electrodes last depends on what they are made from. The resistors are another fail point in plugs so equipped. If you purchase iridium electrode plugs then the resistor will likely be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 644
Re: Grease in 2-tooth
Some folks use John Deere corn header gearbox grease for it's thixotropic nature. It is fluidic when parts move in it but more of a jell state when parts are at rest. It is a brownish color so that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 360
Re: How do I test field coils in a starter?
Starter motors are shunt wound with heavier guage wire in order to get a really good torque output. By changing to series wound fields, it just reduces the torque capability. The original fields on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 618
Re: Ballast resistor for 12V coil
Most 12-volt systems are regulated to 13.5 to 14-volts when the alternator or generator is in function. A 6-volt system should run at around 7.1 to 7.2-Volts.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 618
Re: Ballast resistor for 12V coil
The built in resistor is a misnomer that I see a lot. It just has more resistance in the primary coil. The higher resistance primary makes more heat but modern internal insulation is a specific epoxy...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 535
Re: Borg Warner overdrive question
The rail switch opens the circuit to the ground action of the governor so the main solenoid can't operate electrically. The rail also blocks the pawl so that it can't move mechanically. This is the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 618
Re: Ballast resistor for 12V coil
A 1.2 to 1.5 Ohm ballast resistor will work for a 1.5 Ohm primary type coil. A person can use a 3 Ohm primary type coil and not need a ballast for 12-volt conversion.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 535
Re: Borg Warner overdrive question
The firewall relay powers the system up when the key is turned on. The system uses the governor ground to complete the circuit at the moment it reaches on speed. The downshift switch under the gas...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 633
Re: Houdaille oil.
Some were mineral oil and some were glycerin. That ones an oldy but it still could go either way.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 395
Re: Removing the dash
If the wire harness is sourced from Bauer Electronics through one of the mid century Ford sources, they come with an excellent wiring diagram for each harness assembly in the set. Mac VanPelt has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 858
Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums
It might not be very practical to do a set up like that for the Ford wide 5. It could be done with adapters but it would change back spacing on the wheels. The adapters would have to clear the...
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