Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,931
Re: Wesenberg EVR- voltage cycling problem
There is another outfit that is gearing up to make the EVRs. The started with the model Ts but the change to 6-volt positive ground is not that much of a challenge. Here is a link to a recent post on...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
Yesterday, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 55
Re: Is it allowed question
The Swap Meet rules are posted but basically that is what the swap meet section is all about. Ryan prefers posting wanted, for sale, and for trade items in that part of the site. I check it all the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 671
Re: Model A and T Upholsterers
There is always two sides to every story. Mike generally goes out of his way to help folks out. That fact makes me wonder.
A good trim guy knows where to purchase materials for his trade....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 683
Re: Electric Model A's
It would have to be a pickup just to haul that battery around. I could see it on a Shay model A but the original stuff being modified, it might as well be a hot rod.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 567
Re: Fuse blowing
The lights won't affect the fuse if they are off. The dash light can be an exception depending on type. The wire can rub up against the fuel tank in some situations. The brake light is another one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,003
Re: spark plugs
I use AC-Delco 10-5055 gear marking compound. I found it wipes & transfers better than prussion blue.
Now days it seems you have to write down stuff for spark plugs like thread type, reach, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,119
Re: Storage
In the military and for military contracts, fogging with a slurry of Black Bear Par-Al-Ketone and other preservatives to provide a relatively long term anti-corrosion coating for storage of engines...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2024, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 578
Re: what is this? mag drive?
All the Lycomings and Continentals I've ever worked on had cam driven mags. They use an idler on one to keep direction of rotation the same. Drive off the cam is 1:1 and the cam runs at half of crank...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2024, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 573
Re: Little Bell mounted on firewall of 1932 Ford
Loud whistles, a backfire coil for the exhaust, and smoke generators were common on the old wheelie popping model T clown cars. Add a bell along with a whistle and it truly has all the bells and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2024, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 578
Re: what is this? mag drive?
The gearing should be 1:1 for a mag or distributor and that gear looks smaller. It might be better suited for a governor of sorts or driving something else.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2024, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 617
Re: 6V to 12V converter
Inverters lose some energy in the conversion which would further tax an already low output charging system.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2024, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 540
Re: model A airplane carburetor?
The oiling modifications by Bernard Pietenpol were extensive to get full pressure to the mains. The original oil return from the side was deleted so all it needed was a plain cover plate. That one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2024, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 540
Re: model A airplane carburetor?
The Stromberg-Bendix NR-A series of carburetors was common in the early years of aviation. The NA-R3 would have been one of the smallest of the type produced that still had a manual mixture control....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 511
Re: Old ford mount
Since 6038 was a basic number then different prefix or suffix can designate a design change. A photo, a good illustration, or knowing what it fit would be the only way to identify which of many it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2024, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 993
Re: Frame numbers
Neither the B block nor the V8 block had serial numbers stamped on unless done by an outside source. The B numbers were stamped above where the starter bolts in on top of the flywheel housing. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2024, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 809
Re: beneath the'31 PU floor mat is???
The felt may need some type of preservative applied to the edge areas that are exposed. Felt can deteriorate over time. Perhaps some type of oil or grease would help. Leather might have been a better...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2024, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 199
Re: mounting EA Laboratory electric wiper
I don't know if you have an open car or a closed one but check out this link. It has a lot of info. I hope it helps.
https://www.mafca.com/downloads/Seminars/2014%20Puyallup%20Model%20A%20Wipers.pdf
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2024, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 421
Re: U Joint info
If it is still fairly tight (and not crusty inside) some model A person may want it for originality.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2024, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 370
Re: Cluster Gear ID
Part straight cut spur gears puts it in the pre-1936 area for passenger cars. Pickups may have had spur gears for a bit longer but most went to helical after the start of the 1936 model year.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 710
Re: Front fender cracking out
I learned a lot from David Gardner's tutorial DVD (Classic Metal Shaping) but I've noticed that he no longer produces it. He uses oxy-acetylene like I do. I already had the welding down but his metal...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 809
Re: beneath the'31 PU floor mat is???
Ford only sealed around the edges of the floor boards and that column & pedal plate had the felt pad. They didn't use a jute mat pad yet like they did in later years. The throttle pedal rod had a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 562
Re: Lincoln OD Transmission
That long actuator rod is a rare bear. Someone will likely want that solenoid. The R10 parts for the closed drive are also valuable to Lincoln owners. Even the governor would have value.
The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2024, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 993
Re: Frame numbers
Bare replacement blocks were not numbered but they may have the little diamond shaped casting mark just above the timing gear cap on the right side front of the block. No diamond casting mark would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2024, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 896
Re: Wire wheel balancing
When I was in the military, we had the Marvel balancer equipment to perform static balance on rotors. In civilian practice, I just balance it with my trusty Chadwick Helmuth Vibrex kit with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2024, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 315
Re: Bench testing pop out switch
The Electrolock design controls the ground pathway from the breaker points to the coil so it only has to have continuity at each end when the switch is in the on or pushed in position. The off...
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