Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 11:04 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 10:59 AM
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Re: knowing when my car was made
From what I've read, all Model A engines were built at the Rouge plant in Dearborn, Mi. and then shipped to various plants around the country by rail awaiting installation into a car or truck. After...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 5/24 A of the day photo
Any oldtimers out there know anything about this radiator shell?
https://www.mafca.com/autoload/aotd/24.jpg
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Squeal that I can’t pinpoint
Had the exact same issue in my unrestored survivor '31 Slant w/s sedan. I would have never expected the squealing sound to be coming from the front motor mount, but that little plate that sits on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 5/24 A of the day photo
Looks like a special-made insert or overlay designed to install on the stock radiator shell, but not sure. I've not seen one before either. Kinda neat, though.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 588
Re: Model B Block Boss on side of block
Synchro,
The item you mention on the front of the engine behind the fan looks like a vibration damper/isolator. If you look closely, you can see two supports that run from it down to where the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 388
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 388
Re: How do I test field coils in a starter?
Great info from both of you guys! I just checked, and the field coils in my starter are wired up for 12 volt. The links from Snyder's also really help clarify the 2 hookups and give me direction on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 388
Re: How do I test field coils in a starter?
nkaminar,
Sorry, I did forget to mention my battery and Model A starter are both 6 volt.
Now that you mention it, the Model B starter I have came from an older gentleman who might have had it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 388
How do I test field coils in a starter?
I have a Model B starter that will start the engine on my test stand, but seems to be sluggish compared to a Model A starter I've been using. I've had it apart a couple of times looking for a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 600
Re: Temperature Gauge Issue
Bob,
I also have a Rex A Co gauge that I've had for over a year. It hasn't failed but I'm concerned about its accuracy. Although my car has never steamed over or spit coolant out the overflow...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,349
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
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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
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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: 2,010
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: 1,082
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: 1,082
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: 1,082
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: 1,082
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,082
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: 1,082
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: 619
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: 1,094
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: 1,094
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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