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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-13-2025, 07:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,843
Posted By halpeters
Re: Nu-REX upper distributor plate question...

Yes, that is correct - The old plates are considerably larger (.040" larger), and drop right in place.

Now knowing the NU-REX plate is the correct size, I need to pull it back apart, and see if I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-13-2025, 07:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,843
Posted By halpeters
Re: Nu-REX upper distributor plate question...

Yes, it wouldn't slide far enough down the shaft to be able to lock into the slots the hold it in place.

I need to get a good measurement of the shaft, and see what the diameter is. The 2 old...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2025, 06:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,843
Posted By halpeters
Re: Nu-REX upper distributor plate question...

Bob C - I appreciate the measurements - It looks like the NU-REX plate is the correct diameter, so I will check my distributor shaft next - it is in the car, so won't be until this weekend.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2025, 06:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,843
Posted By halpeters
Nu-REX upper distributor plate question...

I have a stock distributor, and I just purchased a new "NU-REX" upper distributor plate, with modern points and condenser.

The existing plate had modern points, but the friction arm, instead of a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-14-2025, 09:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,987
Posted By halpeters
Re: Can an engine run with camshaft 180 degrees off?

The answer is Yes, the engine will run fine, but....

The cam turns at 1/2 the speed of the crank, i.e. the cam turns 1/2 revolution for every 1 revolution of the crank - this is why the cam gears...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-19-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,940
Posted By halpeters
Re: Pietenpol

Look where they put the radiator - right in front of the pilot.

The Pietenpol is actually a good airplane, and are a fairly popular home built airplane, with new ones still being built. Most are...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-26-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 760
Posted By halpeters
Re: 1931 instrument panel light missing

Looks like I need dash light part number A-13706-B, and it mounts above the instrument panel. Next, just need to find one…. Everyone is out of stock.

Thanks everyone for your help!

Hal
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-25-2024, 09:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 760
Posted By halpeters
1931 instrument panel light missing

1931 Model A, Coupe

My instrument panel light is missing - just a hole where it should mount.

Does anyone have a picture of what it looks like? Going to Turkey Run next Friday, and want to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-21-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,066
Posted By halpeters
Re: speaking of Facebook..............

I never considered that...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-21-2024, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,344
Posted By halpeters
Re: Crane, Texas, late 30s

Nice old pic...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-21-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 874
Posted By halpeters
My "new to me" 1931 Model A Deloux Coupe

My new car!!!

1931, Coupe, restored in the early 1980s, and not been running for 10+ years. I got it running fairly quickly, and have been driving it around the farm.

Now to get it road...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-21-2024, 08:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,862
Posted By halpeters
Re: Need more Grease

Some is good, more is better, too much is just right....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-05-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,878
Posted By halpeters
Re: Title for car where engines are swapped

Automobile Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) did not start until the 1954 model year. A VIN is unique to each vehicle, and is assigned by the manufacturer, in accordance with Federal Law.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-15-2024, 07:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,065
Posted By halpeters
Re: Converting to Mechanical Brakes...

I appreciate everyone’s thoughts - my next step is to get it running and road worthy,
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-13-2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,065
Posted By halpeters
Re: Converting to Mechanical Brakes...

The conversion is a "single" circuit master cylinder, mounted under the floor, and looks cobbled together. Would like to clean it up, and if putting a lot of work into it, might as well return to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-12-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,065
Posted By halpeters
Re: Converting to Mechanical Brakes...

I'm in Central Florida - I appreciate the offer.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-10-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,065
Posted By halpeters
Converting to Mechanical Brakes...

I have a 1931 Model A Coupe, that was converted to hydraulic brakes approximately 30 years ago. It has what looks like a "pre 1968" Ford master cylinder (single circuit). I'm not sure what wheel...
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