Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:33 AM
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Re: OT: 1930's Grand Prix
It is really too bad that all that technology and innovation (and money) was not used to help the German people and not to start a war and kill innocent people. There are lessons to be learned that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Next step?....
Craig, Modern pistons are not round. The expansion of the aluminum has to have some place to go. So the pistons are ground so that the fore and aft diameter is less than the side to side diameter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 680
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP
Yeah, thats the plug I have. I bought a 3/8 breaker bar for it that just fits my plug.
Your idea of welding in a square shank is excellent.
Love, love, love the Smoky Mountains. You are so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 307
Re: Front brake shoes grab
Keith, Since you have all new parts, the assumption is that there is no grease anywhere. If some grease was introduced when you assembled the brakes then it has to be removed.
As Bob and I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 477
Re: Tight Fit for Inner Wheel Bearing
There are Loctite compounds that are designed for mounting bearings. These have the advantage that they loosen when heated, so that removing the bearing is possible. The shaft and bearing have to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 680
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP
If you chase the treads as Bruce suggested in Post #6, flush the case with a solvent like kerosene and, in any case, add a magnetic plug at the bottom as Blockhead recommended in Post #8.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 307
Re: Front brake shoes grab
The tracks are key to centering the shoes. If they are worn then you will have to weld them up and file them to get the shoes centered. This can be tricky because the tolerance on the shoe...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 477
Re: Tight Fit for Inner Wheel Bearing
If you are not worried about saving the old bearing, you could weld something on to it so that you could use a standard puller. Like a big washer or collar.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 680
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP
Bruce, I will second the use of Teflon tape. Not only will it seal but it will prevent the plug from freezing in the housing.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 680
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP
Try the vice grip first. I would avoid drilling the plug because of introducing chips into the housing. If the vice grips fail, I would grind off what is left and then weld a nut onto the plug, as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 551
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 622
Re: Polarity tester
Katy, thanks for the link. From the article it seems that the electronic ignition produces one spark, although hotter than the traditional points, coil, condensor system. I know drag racers use a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 488
Re: 2 tooth steering adjustment
Follow the instructions for adjusting your steering box, as suggested above and in the Red Book. Use a good quality gear oil in the box, not grease. 85W-140 G5 gear oil is recommended. You should...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,197
Re: help! clutch won‘t disengage…
The Model A is a great car and the Ford engineers did a great job designing it. But they made a mistake with the clutch arm when the keyway was eliminated and the pin diameter increased. I carry a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 622
Re: Polarity tester
Rob, You just restated what I said in Post #7, but perhaps in a more elegant way and in a way that is easier to understand.
Perhaps you can explain to me how an electronic ignition circuit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 516
Re: Water outlet holes
When using the water inlet threaded holes to mount an engine stand, use grade 5 bolts that go the the bottom of the holes and if a trifle longer than needed use some flat washers to make sure the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 622
Re: Polarity tester
The secondary windings, the ones that sends the spark to the plugs, is really what determines the polarity of the coil. As the points open, the magnetic field in the coil collapses which induces a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 622
Re: Polarity tester
The polarity tester is correct. The wires need to be switched on the coil. Even if the wires are hooked up correctly by color or by the lettering on the coil, they are reversed. Switching battery...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 730
Re: engine stalling
You are not alone. Toyota is recalling 100,000 trucks and SUV's because the engines stall. See https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/04/business/toyota-recall-trucks-luxury-suvs-engines-stalling/index.html
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 291
Re: Blue Crown cross ref?
That would screw into the head but the question would be if it has the right heat range. You could try them and then read the plugs to see if they are right for you engine.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 692
Re: Adjusting timing
Two things: You can use a light weight spring to hold the plunger in while you turn the engine over. Also, you can use the fan blade to turn the engine over by pushing in on the part of the fan...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 265
Re: Rim flaps in radial tires?
I have no idea why a rim flap cannot be used with a radial tire. In the past I have used duct tape to protect the tube from rough spoke ends inside the wheels.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 916
Re: rod nuts...why the odd size?
I will second the addition of adjustable lifters.
I forgot to add that you can probably buy a 21/32 socket at the local auto supply store.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 553
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 329
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