Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Too much gear lube
Maybe there was foam in the oil that diminished when the oil cooled down. Y-Blockhead said that some 600W oil foams (post #14). I have had the best luck with modern gear lube (85W-140 G5). It has...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Carb leak
If your valve leaks and you want to continue to use it, you can add some EZ-Turn lubricant, see https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/ezturnlube.php. The lub works as a sealant but is not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: 47 steering gear parts in Model A box?
I have the F-100 box on my car. Not sure who did the work as it was on the car when I bought it. The end of a stock box has been welded onto the bottom of the box so that a stock light switch can...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 314
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,359
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP
B H, If the threads in the differential housing were straight, then the plugs would have a flange and a gasket would be used. Ford used a normal tapered pipe plug. The straight threads could also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 417
Re: Brake problem
JayJay has a good point. Check the motor mounts, both front and rear. Compare with your car.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 418
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,359
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP
The non tapered threads are used in Europe and the plugs have a flange and a gasket is used. All the pipe threads in the US are tapered. The threads can be cut too shallow or too deep, and that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 246
Re: Valve lapping procedure
You can buy a set of seat cutting tools online for not much money. These have carbide cutters to cut the seats. There should be 60, 45, and 30 degree cutters. The combination is used to get the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,211
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 308
Re: Motor mount rubber pads
Well worth the effort to change them. Ford provided the pads to help isolate engine vibration. Even with the Float-a-Motor mounts, it is still worth doing the work. If you have to pull the engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 417
Re: Brake problem
Replace bearings at the ends. Adjust rods so that the levers are straight up and down before the brake peddle is pushed. After the rods are adjusted, the levers in the front should be 15 degrees...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 315
Re: 1929 Model A With 12v Conversion
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/AutoMeter-1791-Old-Tyme-Black-Air-Core-Volt-Gauge-2-1-16-Inch,113373.html
Make sure it fits the bracket available from the suppliers.
Here is the bracket: ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 612
Re: Too much gear lube
Drain the rear end and transmission and refill with 85-140 G5 gear oil. Check the levels again after 100 miles.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,211
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 315
Re: 1929 Model A With 12v Conversion
Use the 30 amp ammeter with an alternator. Also install a voltmeter in addition to the ammeter. The alternator will stop charging when the battery gets fully charged at about 14 volts. At that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 552
Re: A A transmission HELP!
The Service Bulletins have some good articles on the power takeoff and it's application for dump trucks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 288
Re: Headlamp fitting
Try to adapt a light bar from a Model A to your car. Maybe cut out and weld in the sockets.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 394
Re: Front Hub Stuck to Brakes
I don't think any puller will work. The shoes tilt (cant) slightly when pulling on the drum and will tighten up and lock because of this. I recommend putting the car back together and riding the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2024, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 468
Re: Ruidoso MAFCA meet
JayJay, It will be nice to meet you too. T and S K have the same birthday during the meet, June 24. I am bringing them a small present. TK is good to have along as he knows a lot about Model...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2024, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 468
Ruidoso MAFCA meet
I will be leaving Wilkesboro on Wednesday, the 19th, to drive my Model A to Ruidoso. I plan to do about 400 miles each day for 4 days, a total of about 1,600 miles. I have hotel reservations for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2024, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 552
Re: A A transmission HELP!
There are two ways to do a clutch job. One is to pull the rear end and then pull the bell housing with the transmission. The second way is to pull the engine. Getting at it from the rear may be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2024, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 469
Re: Exhaust Fumes
Bob, You will love your new Aries muffler assembly. Did you get the performance model? Some members have reported problems with the stainless steel one.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2024, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 602
Re: Zenith jet drill bits.
The drill index will have the letter size or number size of the drill bits, but don't just take that as fact. Measure the shank diameter with a micrometer.
If you solder up and drill out the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2024, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 399
Re: ‘31 YOM Illinois plates with Chicago medallion
The first measurement on horsepower in the very early days of auto manufacturing was based on the displacement, not what the engine put out on a brake. This continued in England for long time. That...
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