Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2023, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 2
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Rumble Seat Solution?
This is a small matter, but a frustrating one. Does anyone have a good solution to keeping the top brackets of the rumble seat from popping out of the slots on the lid deck? I know where to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2022, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,361
Battery health
Is there a way to test the health of a battery?
I installed a new battery November, 2019.
I do not disconnect in winter; store car indoors.
In summer I drive about 5 miles most days....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2022, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,150
Radiator cap
I’m giving up on moto-meter style radiator cap — too many experiences with stuck cap.
Any recommendations on replacement for 30- Coupe? Radiator is a recent replacement. Problem I am trying...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2022, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 875
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2022, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 875
Stuck motometer radiator cap
I have a Ford script motometer with the temperature gauge showing through a small window. The upper half of the cap seems to be stuck to the lower half, such that the entire motometer housing comes...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-13-2021, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,409
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-13-2021, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,409
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-13-2021, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,409
Starter stuck in on position
This problem has occurred now twice in the past month: the starter seems to get stuck in the "on" position after pressing the floor button to start the engine.
The first time I was somehow able...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2021, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,889
Re: Radiator fin rust
Thanks. Is there a rust cleaning solution that should be used to clean out the radiator before re-filling?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2021, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,889
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2021, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,889
Re: Radiator fin rust
Thanks. Do you remember what the rust removal cleaner was called? I looked on the o'Reilly website but did not find it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2021, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,889
Radiator fin rust
I am having problems with rust appearing on the fins of my relatively new 30 Coupe radiator. I honestly don't know where it came from -- possibly overflow from radiator cap. How do you clean the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2021, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,853
Re: what kind of grease gun are you using?
Tom,
I’m looking to buy the small cartridges of grease that I have used for years in my hand grease gun. No one seems to carry them any longer — but maybe I’m not searching for the right thing. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2020, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,058
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2020, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,058
Engine diagnosis?
I would appreciate some guidance on where to start looking for my problem.
Brought the car out of winter storage with no issues. Drove car for several hours without issues.
Today, the engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2019, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,216
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2019, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,216
Installing motometer
Looking for proper guidance to install new motometer so that I don’t mess up the radiator collar nor the new motometer. Do I need to loosen the Allen nuts so that it turns easily, or is there some...
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Forum: Model-A
04-25-2019, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 643
cup or bottle holder for Ford Model A
For closed cars except 28-29 Fordor Sedan and Cabriolet
Mounts to back side of the dash rail using existing screw. Holds two 16 oz bottles. All metal, black powder coated steel
Brand new....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2019, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,625
Re: Lubrication chart in Les Andrews' book
Thanks, everyone, for your replies. That has to be the most difficult zerk fitting. My 1930 coupe has a rubber floor mat which has been riveted into place at the top. So to access the opening, I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2019, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,625
Lubrication chart in Les Andrews' book
At the end of Les Andrew's book (pages 3-4 and 3-5) there are some very useful lubrication diagrams with letters and numbers. However, I can't find a legend for the meaning of the letters or numbers...
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Forum: Model-A
08-05-2018, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 895
Cup Holders for Model A
For closed cars except 28-29 Fordor Sedan and Cabriolet
Mounts to back side of the dash rail using existing screw. Holds two 16 oz bottles. All metal, black powder coated steel
Brand new.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2018, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,554
stuck radiator cap
I have a thermostat-style radiator cap that became badly corroded. I have soaked it in CLR and most of the corrosion dissolved, but I still have some crust that just won't disappear.
Worse...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2017, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,108
rookie mistake
I think I just made a rookie mistake of draining the transmission (gearbox?) oil instead of the crankcase oil.
What to replace it with? 600W?
How much?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2017, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 855
rookie mistake
I think I just made a rookie mistake of draining the transmission oil instead of the crankcase oil.
Is the replacement oil 600W? If so, how much?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2016, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,795
How to lubricate a speedometer
Can someone refer me to a technical article or video on the how-to's of lubricaating a speedometer cable? I've read several posts about the type of lubricant to use, but I am at a much more basic...
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