Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:14 AM
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Re: Installing new wiring in my 31 Cabriolet
The part Jim shows was used originally, but you probably don't need it; just a frame clip to hold the wire on the left frame. The cowl wire then runs between the frame and floorboard up to the cowl....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Polarity tester
After seeing jb-ob's post, better go back to the pencil test, to test the tester.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 665
Re: Polarity tester
If the tester shows red, the wires are reversed, regardless of battery polarity.
Positive ground - black (-) wire to battery negative, red (+) to ignition switch/points.
Negative ground - armored...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: charging
Check for good ground connection between generator and battery.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 559
Re: Generator Spinning
Generator shouldn't motor through any good cutout. Suspect your diode cutout is wrong polarity.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 08:20 AM
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Views: 1,765
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 09:01 AM
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Re: model A brake light switch hook up?
First way will short battery to ground when you step on the brake. Neither is correct.
The wire running to the brake lights is rerouted to the turn switch. Switch splits the brake signal between...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Cowl light follow up
Duh. I was thinking of the tail light circuit. Shouldn't rely on memory at my age. Senior moment. :(
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 688
Re: Cowl light follow up
Parking lights are on in any position other than off. Single element bulbs must be disconnected from the parking circuit to be used as turn signals.
To answer the OP, double function requires a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,286
Re: new guy, old car
Yeah - per clock face:
7:00 - park
6:00 - off
5:00 - dim
4:00 - brignt
Contacts at the bottom of steering column.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,460
Re: Interested Dash information
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 14
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Re: generator output
Check voltage with a DMM at the battery terminals, it should be stable there. Maybe also at the starter post. Instability is caused by the ignition coil spikes. The DMM only samples voltage, at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 09:59 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,119
Re: Fuse blowing
https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77696&showall=1
Tom Wesenberg (RIP) explains how these old cutouts can be refurbished in this thread.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2024, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,119
Re: Fuse blowing
Cutout contacts are open until the gen spins up enough to exceed battery voltage. A bad one will show continuity between terminals.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 08:57 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2024, 08:35 AM
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Views: 1,152
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 09:13 AM
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Views: 1,459
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2024, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,459
Re: 1929 TwoLite headlamps w/ LED turn signals
The original use of the second bulb was as a parking lamp, with the absence of cowl lamps. If you have cowl lamps it's ok to use the second bulb for turn signals, although it makes more sense to use...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,901
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,257
Re: Faulty Flasher
Another problem is that most TS switches come with 12V pilot bulbs. You may need to change out that bulb.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2024, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,563
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2024, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,006
Re: Tail light Wiring
Switch plate on the repo harness is for the later switch. You need to find an early plate/puck and solder it in place of the new one.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2024, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,563
Re: Blowing Starter Safety Fuse Help Please
ndnchf is correct. The battery closes the points and connects it to the generator (motor), which blows the fuse.
Question is, where did that generator case come from. Looks like you need to...
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