Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 989
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2024, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,093
Re: Ford Model AA Duel Rear Axles
Its an odd set up alright but it works, this set up doesn't hold the drive axle up when going over a driveway or steep incline. I need to get more and better pictures.
Stickshift come down to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2024, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,093
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2023, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 969
Re: Grease gun problem
Expell old tube, lock plunger back install new tube with plunger end open, remove pull tab end, put head on 1 to 2 turns release plunger then put head on the rest of the way, problem solved, at least...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 545
Re: truck parts
Thanks gents, I'll measure next time I'm at it, and I'll check with Chucks.
Thank you
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2023, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 545
truck parts
I'm looking for an emblem and lower grill clip for a 40 barrel nose truck, any ideas where to look, pictured is the drives side I need the passenger side.
Thank you
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2023, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 811
Re: Carb problem
I had thought of the electric pump but was gonna hook it to the stomp starter so that it only ran when starting, but I'm just a little on the hard headed side, it worked fine till a few months ago,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2023, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 811
Re: Carb problem
Not using the hydrostatic set up it had rotted and fell apart I have a short nipple sticking up from the old plate to draw fuel, I have a vented gas cap but I'll check it again, the lines are good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2023, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 811
Re: Carb problem
It gives fits at about 5 days, I can crank it and it won't pickup fuel, battery is good, 6 volt, big cables spins like its 12 volt just won't pick up fuel, another truck a 40 cabover it looses fuel ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2023, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 811
Carb problem
Working on a 59AB its in a 34 1 1/2 truck, gas tank is under the seat.
If it sits for a few days it won't start,its not getting gas, the carb is empty, I have the fuel line looped above the fuel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2023, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,079
Re: Mystery battery ??
Jim is correct that is a 6/12 battery, start on 12 run on 6, you could leave the 6 volt starter in just don't lean on the starter hard to start it, there is no parallel switch to go with it, I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-18-2023, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,403
Re: Woven vs molded linings for cast iron drums
I read all the posts but a lot of the posters say the woven works better in the steel drums of which is what is on the truck, I had been thinking of going bonded but the brake place I use that has...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2023, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,840
Re: Pulling my head out...
I had to remove a 6 cylinder head off of a Contintental engine, kryoil between the head and the studs, candle wax also, the torch on the outside of the head where the studs were, then I built jacking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2023, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,403
Re: Woven vs molded linings for cast iron drums
Now that this discussion is up and running I'll jump in, I'm working on a 34 1 1/2 ton truck with mech brakes and woven linings, it has a soft pedal, doesn't stop and even has a vacume assist booster...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2023, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 684
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2023, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,565
Re: 31 Pickup Surging at Idle and Low Speed
Pull the carb apart and check the jets, most likely have a piece of crud in one.
I believe the idle adjustment does adjust the air fuel mixture, counter clock wise does emmit more fuel in the idle...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2023, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,460
Re: Disconnect switch
I put one of the Cole Hearse switches in the 29 sport coupe I recently finished, little pricey but I've never seen one fail, under the hood in the motor mount square hole by the starter, I like to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2023, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,886
Re: Sport Coupe Roof
I got the full kit top for a 29 from Classtique, Mike is the best always will to help, the only problem i had was the posts on the inside top for holding the rear window up, they didn't, Mike said...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2023, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,605
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2023, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,287
Re: Turn signal pilot light problem
I just had this happen, I installed a signal controller similar to the one you have, mine was a sig stat 900, lights worked but no indicater, I tried several flasshers, I had also installed a new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2022, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,364
Re: Coolant weep around head nut
Don't use the old alum seal powder that stuff gathers and plugs things up, Bars leak came out with a new a few years ago, it is suspended alum in a mix of something in a green bottle, I've had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2022, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,486
Re: Paint
KBS paints has what they label as Ford green, get a hold of a good rep and see what he can tell you, I've found their engine paints to be top notch.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2022, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,093
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2022, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,487
Re: Sport Coupe Top Installation
I had bought a top from Mike at Classtique also, the directions are pretty straight forward, BUT I didn't want to do it i had my upholstry shop do it, he did a nice job, the only glitch I had with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2022, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 961
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