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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 04:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,197
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Cleaning the radiator

Davey, I wish we had known others that were at the "Spring Opener". Four couples from our club made the trek to Clear Lake. We had a great time visiting the surrounding area. We decided to take our...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 346
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Cast fuel bowl leaking- round two

I once had a leak in that location I could not stop weeping.

As an alternative to buying a new gas line or sediment bowl, I used a brass flare gasket. No problems since... just incase your problem...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 11:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 508
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Which Side Mirror?

JayJay, my bad. Since you gave a Snyder's part # (A-17741-A), I didn't think to look on Bratton's (#24200).
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 508
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Which Side Mirror?

Those have been Out of Stock for a while now.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2024, 10:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 508
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Which Side Mirror?

I Agree, plus I think the hinge mirror looks better.I have 5" heads on my Town Sedan, really inproves your rear view.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 664
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: help! clutch won‘t disengage…

Common problem for the clutch arm to break. I had to drive home in second gear. Stop signs were not fun, luckily my car is 12v and I can start the engine while in gear.

I replaced mine with one...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,310
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Tie rod and drag link question ?

I remember MAC's had Teflon Seats impregnated with Bronze. I never tried them, I never had an issue with the teflon ones.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 528
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Shortened pitman arm

You can get a new ball for 8 bucks!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-28-2024, 11:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 528
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Shortened pitman arm

Years ago I installed a shortened Pitman arm along with teflon seats and never looked back.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-28-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 474
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: electrical charging problem

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-27-2024, 11:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 518
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Did a 1929 Ford station wagon in California use passenger or commercial license p

I don't know how it works nowadays but I had a Ford E-100 (½ ton) Econoline Van that had car plates. Car plates/registration was (are??) much cheaper than Commercial Plates.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-27-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 633
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Gas Station

I use one of these bad boys. Works great holding nozzle in tank, shuts off when full. Also grounds nozzle to tank to prevent static.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-26-2024, 04:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,302
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: A perplexing oiling problem - A new one to me!

Marshall, I wouldn't be running your engine too much until you find your problem. I don't imagine you are getting a whole lot of oil to the mains, especially the rear main.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-26-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,420
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Electric Fuel Shut off

In a car with an indented firewall you don't have that option. Not to mention they fit a ¼" gas line.

BTW, the new ball valve shut off valves that Snyder's has work great. Finally someone improved...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-26-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 629
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Leak on top of carb...

How much play is in your throttle shaft?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-26-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 544
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Adjusting Brake Rods

One thing I notice when these discussions come up is no one mentions the first thing I do is check the adjustment of the brake pedal to cross cross shaft adjustment to ensure the cross shaft levers...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,094
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: snap on door arm rest for 1931 roadster

I can see them not installing the snaps to ensure there is not a mismatch with the position of your current snaps.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 757
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: how to repair top casting on sidebowl carburetor???

McMaster-Carr has cast iron welding rod with high nickel content.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 433
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: 5/24 A of the day photo

Appears to have sealed beam headlights also.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2024, 11:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 738
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Nothing Seems to Fit!

They weren't dealing with offshore repro parts on the assembly line either...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 498
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Installing New Brake Rods on 31 Cabriolet as part of total restoration

I have watched this video before and it has a lot of good info. One thing I noticed just now while watching it again, I believe he installed the axle key back-wards and upside down. The taper should...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 498
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Installing New Brake Rods on 31 Cabriolet as part of total restoration

Give Steve at Bert's a call. He should be able to supply you with everything you need for your parking brake.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2024, 12:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 757
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: How to break off the MOUNTING flange on carb casting

One of the reasons I started using studs. Also makes installation easier.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2024, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 498
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Installing New Brake Rods on 31 Cabriolet as part of total restoration

Don't forget to install the "anti-rattlers" on the brake rods.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2024, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 943
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Squeal that I can’t pinpoint

As strange as that sound, the same happened to me. I tightened the nut on the front mount and it noise went away...
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