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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-27-2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,501
Posted By Phred
Re: All F.A.S.T. Organization Members

Is there a FAST event in Northwood(?) Iowa late this summer or early fall?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-04-2022, 06:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,085
Posted By Phred
Re: No Start, HELP

UPDATE:
The NO START problem was in the wiring (probably).

The port side terminal box stud was loose in the box and may have been grounding out to the face of the firewall, but wouldn't that...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-01-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,085
Posted By Phred
Re: No Start, HELP

Rotor DOES rotate when cranking
Phred
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-01-2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,085
Posted By Phred
Re: No Start, HELP

6v at points arm when points are open, no voltage at points arm when points are closed.
Phred
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-01-2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,085
Posted By Phred
No Start, HELP

I have been called in to help get a Model A running.
Car was running "when parked" 2 years ago, now has been towed to a garage.
Upon arrival: Dead battery (6v), Empty fuel tank, and Seized...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 02-03-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,077
Posted By Phred
27 Coupe doorglass

A customer brought in his bottom door glass channels and some rubber to have glass cut and installed. this is a late '27 (#14,7xx,xxx) coupe. The rubber he wants to have us use is the same as A-79500...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-01-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,109
Posted By Phred
Re: Is this original engine?

UPDATE: These are iron heads painted silver.

CONCLUSION: The engine swap to a post war V8 was probably relatively simple and not uncommon on this 85 year old car when the original engine was in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-30-2021, 07:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,109
Posted By Phred
Is this original engine?

1936 Ford 4dr

Is a 24 stud engine original to the 1936 model year?

Were aluminum heads also cast 59AB?

I want to connect the existing accessory hot water heater that is mounted to the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-16-2021, 04:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,000
Posted By Phred
Re: Heavy heart

Brent,
I've been out of the Barn for a bit and just saw this sad news. My heart aches for you. Praying peace and comfort to you, family and friends.
Peace, Phred
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-14-2021, 06:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,679
Posted By Phred
Re: Axle Key Installation

The five gear locker sounds intriguing and relatively simple. I am have trouble understanding/picturing the method. Would someone be able to post photos or a drawing to help me understand?

Would...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-22-2020, 08:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,740
Posted By Phred
Re: Windshield Rattles

Saxman,
I had similar problem with my 28 phaeton, glass was loose in the windshield frame. Wanting to drive the car and not go down the potential work of chasing rust and repairing the frame if I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-21-2020, 07:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,648
Posted By Phred
Re: Pros and cons of removable Phaeton top?

"Is there any easy way to get at that piece without removing the stitching of the back seat and removing it to get at the broken piece?"

Unfortunately not. I had to do it once for each side (at...
Forum: Model-A 08-07-2020, 06:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,281
Posted By Phred
Forum: Model-A 08-07-2020, 05:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,280
Posted By Phred
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-23-2020, 06:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,819
Posted By Phred
Re: Windshield reglazing

Screwing block of wood to hinge leaf is a GREAT tip.
Thanks Bob

Peace, Phred
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-23-2020, 06:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,065
Posted By Phred
Re: Low braking phenomena

Thanks, pedal side load and brake pin/king pin interference are things I had not thought of.
Will recheck all again because sometimes you can look but not see...

FWIW, "pumping" the brakes is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-22-2020, 06:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,065
Posted By Phred
Re: Low braking phenomena

Yes, there is a aux pedal return spring, driven nearly every day (1000 miles) since this April, was greased well in April. The phenomena probably once in every 1000+ brake applications(?). It has...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-21-2020, 08:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,065
Posted By Phred
Low braking phenomena

28 phaeton, mechanical brakes, one piece not multi piece service brake cross bar, brake rods and linkages rebuilt/refurbished and well adjusted. They can lock up straight and true at speed if needed....
Forum: Model-A 03-04-2020, 05:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,281
Posted By Phred
Nu-Rex Automatic Timing

NuRex Automatic Advance timing device. Gyroscope type. Instructions included.
Used for thousands of miles in previous Model A sedan with no problems.
See Snyder's #A-12176-X $200+ new.

$85.00...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-18-2020, 08:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,682
Posted By Phred
Re: Gear Shift Lever

Thanks to all.
I'm going to find a 32 - 34 straight lever as a starting point.

Summary of what I've learned: 32 - 35 shift towers "leaned back, later towers were "upright". 32 - 34 levers were...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-12-2020, 07:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,682
Posted By Phred
Gear Shift Lever

The attached gearshift lever was on a Model B Ford transmission that I am installing in my '28 Phaeton. At first I thought I would like the swoopiness of the lever, but after installation it hits the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2020, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,389
Posted By Phred
GM Clutch Modification

My Model A flywheel currently has the V8 clutch, and at first glance it may need bit of attention.
I have heard of a GM clutch being used with our Model A's.

If this is a not uncommon...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2020, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,485
Posted By Phred
Re: Door glass

[COLOR="Blue"]As the owner of a glass shop for many years, I get this question a few times a week.
Technically you can "sand"/grind tempered glass, but only to an unknown point. After that point you...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-05-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,835
Posted By Phred
Remote Oil Filter, etc.

I am adding a remote oil filter to my Model A block, as the Scalded Dog "Y" headers do not allow for the handy Mikes Affordable valve cover set up.

I have filled the wide grooves (see photo) at...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-02-2020, 05:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,491
Posted By Phred
Re: ARP Head Studs

Thanks guys.
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