Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:59 AM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 315
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 07:14 AM
|
|
Replies: 31
Views: 1,718
Re: I give up
I have had cars act like this with ignition components like coil or condenser that were failing but not yet dead.
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 06:59 AM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 898
Re: Enclosed car trailer for Model A
This is key as the model A is very tall .
Also if you buy used check the dates and ply ratings on the tires . Also pull the wheels , check the brakes and repack the wheel bearings when you get it...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 06:53 AM
|
|
Replies: 21
Views: 1,469
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 07:23 AM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 813
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 03:13 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 495
Re: Marvel Carb Modification Gone Bad
Once cured it is impervious to gasoline , so says the manufacturer of JB weld.
I have used it previously for repairs similar to this and have never had a problem after years in service.
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 12:00 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 495
Marvel Carb Modification Gone Bad
I inherited a Marvel carb that two of my friends had tried to get functioning properly.
Ran it through my ultrasonic cleaner , replaced the worn throttle shaft and put it back together with parts...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 03:57 PM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 2,467
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 04:46 PM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 2,119
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 08:08 PM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 2,119
Re: Beautiful Day To Breakdown !
I am familiar with condenser issues and own several older Fords.
I have had very good luck with the NAPA Echlin points and condensers . I use them in my 56 (57 distributor) 57,62 and 66 Ford cars...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 05:28 PM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 2,119
Re: Beautiful Day To Breakdown !
Agreed but the sun was shining and the weather was excellent in general .
And as they say anything that doesn't kill you only makes you stronger !
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 05:24 PM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 2,119
Re: Beautiful Day To Breakdown !
The pinstripe is a roll of orange vinyl pinstripe designed as a replacement for a painted on pinstripe.
I agree that if the car was used everyday in weather extremes that it probably wouldn't last...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 07:20 PM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 2,119
Re: Beautiful Day To Breakdown !
Yes all inside stickers removed as you had advised earlier.
Mounting was not bad , just used lots of powder on the tubes and took my time .
Balancing took a lot of time and weight but it paid off ,...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 06:02 PM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 2,119
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 04:36 PM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 2,119
Re: Beautiful Day To Breakdown !
The bare wheels taken to a professional stripper (no not that kind of a stripper )
where they were baked in a high temp oven, lightly blasted and then powder coated. The oven does 90% of the work...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 03:12 PM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 2,119
Beautiful Day To Breakdown !
Got my new radial tires the other day.
I mounted and balanced them yesterday on freshly powder coated rims and went for a ride today.
The car ride and handling is improved and there is less...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 07:10 AM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 510
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 10:16 AM
|
|
Replies: 32
Views: 2,233
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion
Nice thing about the overdrive is the ability to "split gears".
I would imagine that 2nd gear in overdrive is a very useful ratio .
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 08:01 PM
|
|
Replies: 50
Views: 4,959
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 11:21 AM
|
|
Replies: 50
Views: 4,959
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 10:38 AM
|
|
Replies: 50
Views: 4,959
Re: Radial Or Bias Ply Tires
The new Coker radials that I ordered in December were due to be shipped on March 22 but now they say end of April....
Guess things are busy in China.
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2024, 08:06 AM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 1,762
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 08:17 AM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 1,762
Re: LED headlight bulbs
Hey Neil , My car came to me with a 9007 halogen headlight bulb conversion.
I found that LED replacements were readily available on amazon.
I have had problems with halogen bulbs eating up...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2024, 08:08 AM
|
|
Replies: 16
Views: 6,337
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2024, 08:06 AM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
|
