Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2021, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: 1929 water pump packing nut
I got the pump out of the car. The bushing turns with the packing nut. In a pinch as my daughter gets married first of September using the car, so I think I will just order a new pump and rebuild...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2021, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,180
1929 water pump packing nut
I am trying to remove the packing nut from the water pump.
I have a pump wrench and have been turning it CCW for some time now and I cannot see that it is coming off.
Are the threads internal?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2016, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,410
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2016, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,538
Re: Fuel Valve Question
Bill Williamson, where can I buy one of these Petcock valves? I agree most fuel valves you get from the vendors leak thru after a few days.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2016, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,410
Re: Weepy Gas tank valve
I bought a rebuild kit and went to rebuild one of my old tank valves. I found something I was not expecting. A spring loaded o-ring. Never seen one like this, It has no packing. Anybody seen one like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2016, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,410
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2016, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,410
Weepy Gas tank valve
Seems like I have to replace my gas tank valve about every two years. My current one is two years plus and has started weeping again. I bought this one from Snyders. Who is making a good under tank...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2015, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,609
Re: Float needle sticking
I run a model b carb. I tried the gross jet valve, it kept cutting off the gas, no matter what adjustments i made. I am using a old steel pin type i got out of a old model b. It will drip some when i...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2015, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,009
Direct Replacement Halogen Bulbs
I have been having problems with Direct Replacement Halogen Headlight Bulbs. I had a bulb go bad, I bought a new one from one of the A vendors and it was dim. It only burns one element. When I try my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2015, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,130
Ford Model B Carb Question
I have been running a model B carb on my A since I got it in 2007.
I have rebuilt it several times, but it has a chronic problem I have always just lived with. After turning the car and gas valve...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2014, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,556
Charlotte
Anybody going to the Charlotte Autofair next week?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2013, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,274
Thanks to Our Veterans.
Thanks to all our vets out there. I know a lot of you frequent the Ford Barn. My dad was a WW2 and Korea CPO Navy vet. He is gone now. Thank you all for your service.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2013, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,956
Re: First crank start!
#1 rule. Make sure the car is out of gear, Our your arms will not be your only problem.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2013, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,706
Re: Engine died now it won't start
Does the amp meter move at all when you turn the key switch on? The key switch may be bad, The car will turn over even if the key switch circuit is not closed. But the car will not start because the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2013, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,873
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2013, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,565
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2013, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,996
Re: Helicoil problem
I would remove the helicol and retap the original thread as best as you can. Get a tangless threaded insert not a helicol. McMaster-Carr.com is a good source. You will have to go smaller on the bolt...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2013, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,565
Starter switch failure
I went to start up the A on Sunday and noticed the starter did not work
when I put my foot on the button. Heard some frying and smelled smoke. Opened the hood and saw sparks and smoke. The starter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2013, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,799
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2013, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,128
30-31 Cowl Light Location
I have a friend with at 30 Tudor sedan and we are going to add cowl lights to it. Does anyone out there have a diagram or drawing for the location? Seems like I remember seeing one on the barn in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2013, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,130
Re: 30 Tudor Rear Seatbelt Suggestions?
I have three belts in the rear seat. I bolted them to the floorboard which is 3/4" plywood with a 3/8" bolt, the plywood is bolted to the frame of course. Then on the bottom I put a huge 2" diameter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2013, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,602
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2013, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,992
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2013, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,437
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2013, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,221
Re: B Carb question
I had the same problem with the gross jet valves. I found a needle valve on a old B carb I bought at a swap meet. Call www.modelA.org (http://www.modelA.org) or Berts Parts as I believe they own this...
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