Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 545
Re: Can’t determine battery ground
Look for a ballast resistor connected to the coil. 12-volt conversion would require that on an original type 1.5 Ohm primary type coil. If the coil is modern then it could be a 3-Ohm type for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 707
Re: Ruidoso MAFCA meet
PNM had to shut off electrical power to part of the town. It's going to be a rough one there.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 454
Re: Is the bendix a nigtmare?
The 12-volt conversion makes it necessary to change the older style bendix to the later type as illustrated before. The starter spins at a higher RPM on 12-volt unless the fields are changed to the...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
Today, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,118
Re: 1916 couplet
1916 was the last of the brass model Ts even though they had reduced brass use that year. They still had a brass radiator and door handles.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
Yesterday, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 403
Re: 8 volt battery usage
The 8-volt battery works well in golf carts that run on 32-volts. Many have gone to higher voltages in the modern era. For cars, it's just easier to go to 12-volt. It also makes a lot more sense if a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 388
Re: Difference between 47 & 48 F1 steering box
In some cases and especially with early vehicles, the sedan delivery models were considered to be commercial models by Ford but they tended to list them separately in the parts catalogs so there...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 616
Re: Chrome bumper on a jailbar Ford
The US stopped production in February of 1942 but Canada held out till late in March. Ford of Canada did restrict manufacturing of civilian vehicles not long after the UK entered the war. They also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 577
Re: Original body style???
When I was a kid, my pop would purchase grain bed bob tail trucks from Tradewind Industries. They had a shop in Liberal, KS that was close to us but they also had a shop in Wichita, KS. They were one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 613
Re: 47 steering gear parts in Model A box?
For future information I figured I'd add this. If I remember correctly, the 1937 through 1948 passenger & light commercial (pickup) used the same steering gear. The roller sector came out in 1937....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2024, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 669
Re: A A transmission HELP!
The service bulletins come in book form or DVD as reproductions. A service bulletin dated March 1931 is on page 543 of the book that has details about the "New" PTO system available for the 4-speed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2024, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 852
Re: Too much gear lube
A lot of the "600W" lubes that are sold by vendors are not the original steam cylinder oil. They are mixtures of gear lube and viscosity builders such as STP oil treatment. Blended gear lubes of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2024, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 674
Re: Zenith jet drill bits.
Jet reamers are available but the sets are a bit on the expensive side. Manufactured flow jets are reamed. A drill is just to get it close to size.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2024, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 736
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2024, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,991
Re: 1929 Phaeton
This link has photos of the way a 1929 Phaeton was upholstered. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2024, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,565
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2024, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,859
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP
The taper for American National Pipe Thread is very slight and isn't measured in degrees, Its measured by length/diameter ratio. The two small sizes have 27 threads per inch so it doesn't match with...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-13-2024, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 632
Re: Rear end squealing/whining
Throw out bearings usually only make noise when you push the clutch pedal otherwise it isn't turning long. The pilot bearing or bushing in the flywheel only turns when the clutch is disengaged. With...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 736
Re: Used stock interiors… yeah.
The seat springs are expensive so most folks will repair and use them if possible. The phaetons are popular open cars to restore to original so you don't see many getting parted out in recent years....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 669
Re: A A transmission HELP!
Is the PTO connected to anything? It looks like a small drive shaft is there. The PTO has a control to both engage and disengage it which is usually connected to a floor shift lever or rocker. The 30...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,565
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 852
Re: Too much gear lube
I don't know the OP's history with the car but I will add another possibility. In floods, the flood water will seep in where it will settle to the bottom since water is heavier than the oil. a person...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2024, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 535
Re: Replacing hydraulic brake lines
The flex lines can be Ford as well as all the fittings. It's not all that difficult to learn the double flaring tool and use the fittings that fit the Ford components. Ford ran them down the radius...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2024, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 613
Re: 47 steering gear parts in Model A box?
F1 would be 1948 through 1952 1/2 ton pickups.
Ford used the light switch on the steering box through 1939 but my concern would be the length of the steering shaft in question. If too long then...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2024, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 535
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
06-11-2024, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 686
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