Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2025, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 9,382
Re: Engine fan replacement 1930 Model A
You are fortunate that your fan didn't come thru the hood! While you have the water pump off, check the bearings. Shafts that turn out of true, tend to wear bearings and beat up seals.You have, by...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2025, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 17,041
Re: for those who say the hobby is "expensive"
So ya wanna mostly restored car huh? Have I got your dream car here! New Schwalms eng. new "Drabs" paint. And New wood throughout! Lotsa good stuff throughout. Engine, Bored out, oversized valves,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2025, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,072
Rear end and other woes
Hi guys ! It's been a while! Couple of more strokes since last time. and a benign mass or growth has started to grow The RH on my pancreas, not to mention a slow growing cancer on my kidney. Yet, I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2024, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,156
Re: Rebuild the rear axle
i have done two rears so far and that's the end of it for me! I also put new gear sets( 3.54) in. One came out good, and one didn't. Also , I found out that a laser temperature sensor was a handy...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2024, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,655
Re: Need gear shift knob threaded insert
These are std Threads. Make a drawing/ sketch on paper and go to any local machine shop and this is a pretty basic job for anyone with a small lathe. In fact, I'd make two. Good Luck!
Terry
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2024, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,101
Re: Spring Safety
The rear spring is quite possibly the most dangerous piece on the car. Somewhere there must be be someone who was killed by one. Every body (including me) Has a story tell. In a nut shell, don't try...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2024, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,468
Re: Rear hub puller
Many years ago, I had a 57 Buick, factory standard shift. if you know anything about Buicks, in 57 they were still using a torque tube drive arrangement with coil springs. To disconnect the trans...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,085
Re: 1930 Fordor Wood
I have a "project" for you if anyone's interested! 1930 Town Sedan, ALL NEW WOOD! New Paint ! (The Drabs) New engine from Schwalms ! I've gone as far as I can go with this. Strokes and Heart event....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,659
Re: Transmission pops out of third gear
When my coupe started to jump out of 3rd, i turned out to be a worn spline on the input shaft where it engages with the sliding gear. Solution, a new input shaft! Simple! A lot of work, but simple!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2024, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,825
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2024, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,645
Re: Wood storage question
If your'e dealing with Ash, which I strongly advise you to do. Although I have no idea what the availability of Ash is on the west coast. It is the prefered wood of car builders going back to to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,530
Re: I'm Back!
Marty, et al. I made the unconcious decision that I was not gonna let my life go like that. I Also cut and split my own firewood, do my own oil changes, do many (not all) of my tire changes and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,274
Rear end remorse
OK, Hope you all can recall when I was changing gear ratios to 3.54. Maybe not. It was my second try at that and maybe the first came out so well that I got cocky and figured, ah what can go wrong?...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,303
Re: Slow starter
Here's my solution! When you check the ground path, you'll note that it runs through some the original frame rivets and that could be problematical. The thing to do is to use a brass5/16 or 3/8 bolt...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,530
Re: I'm Back!
Ha Ha ! Got whacked , huh! Thanks for jersey welcome, Ha ha Made me feel right at home!
Terry
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,530
I'm Back!
Well guys, I'm back! And I have a problem which I will elaborate on later tonite. The missus is making supper and it won't be long. I can't recall when I dropped off, but I'm sure it was months ago....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,359
Re: Zeroing in a fly wheel cover
I did all that with the file, the pits are too deep.Wish I had Brent's grinder to clean up the surfaces. Many people's advice would be to junk it I'm sure.
Terry
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,359
Re: Zeroing in a fly wheel cover
EEEWWWWW! I see that and I almost had an orgasm That is so, "Just what I need!" What did you use to begin that? Your RPMs are just about right, all it needs is a coolant delivery system! Without...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,359
Zeroing in a fly wheel cover
As the title says I'm zeroing in a FW cover and and the surface is too pitted and makes the indicator dance around too much for a good reading. I'm thinking of a laser. I can make a fixture to bolt...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,370
Re: ad nauseum-pun intended..............
Ronn, The last few cars I sold were off the curb, in front of my house. My SAAB 9000 was the last, two weeks ago and it was back in the trees. The guy spotted it from the road. I've got a 1932...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2023, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,782
Re: I've got a problem!
Well guys, I thought I'd update this and maybe have a teachable moment too. I Knew that engine was loose! I did! However, I had to disconnect it from the driveline to find out how it really was. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2023, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,174
Casting Numbers REPUBLIC B140 Flywheel cover
Just acquired a new (Sorta) Flywheel cover with these numbers and no visible cracks. It's rusty as hell and requires a lot of wire brushing. Who is/was REPUBLIC? Was Ford using this name for some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2023, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 10,726
Re: Just a painting
You would know, I'm just guessing! The style you used is called "Tromphe la oel" (SP.) or Trick of the eye. This is very difficult to do. Forgive my lousy French spelling. Very good!
Terry
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2023, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,741
Re: 5.5 head
Now, advise you to get your intake bored out to 1.250 and bolt a B carburetor on it. Or get a downdraft Carb. on it. The A engine is starved for gas with the A carb.
Terry
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2023, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,782
I've got a problem!
So I'm working on a 1930 Coupe engine. It's pretty much stock except for a .040 oversize, and police head. I don't know the mileage on the engine, but it's well over 10K, probably about 25 K. Famous...
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