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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) Today, 02:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 389
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: 8 volt battery usage

The 8-volt battery works well in golf carts that run on 32-volts. Many have gone to higher voltages in the modern era. For cars, it's just easier to go to 12-volt. It also makes a lot more sense if a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 362
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Difference between 47 & 48 F1 steering box

In some cases and especially with early vehicles, the sedan delivery models were considered to be commercial models by Ford but they tended to list them separately in the parts catalogs so there...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 02:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 379
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Chrome bumper on a jailbar Ford

The US stopped production in February of 1942 but Canada held out till late in March. Ford of Canada did restrict manufacturing of civilian vehicles not long after the UK entered the war. They also...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 12:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 529
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Original body style???

When I was a kid, my pop would purchase grain bed bob tail trucks from Tradewind Industries. They had a shop in Liberal, KS that was close to us but they also had a shop in Wichita, KS. They were one...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 10:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: 47 steering gear parts in Model A box?

For future information I figured I'd add this. If I remember correctly, the 1937 through 1948 passenger & light commercial (pickup) used the same steering gear. The roller sector came out in 1937....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-15-2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 664
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: A A transmission HELP!

The service bulletins come in book form or DVD as reproductions. A service bulletin dated March 1931 is on page 543 of the book that has details about the "New" PTO system available for the 4-speed...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-15-2024, 09:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 828
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Too much gear lube

A lot of the "600W" lubes that are sold by vendors are not the original steam cylinder oil. They are mixtures of gear lube and viscosity builders such as STP oil treatment. Blended gear lubes of the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 667
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Zenith jet drill bits.

Jet reamers are available but the sets are a bit on the expensive side. Manufactured flow jets are reamed. A drill is just to get it close to size.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 720
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Used stock interiors… yeah.

This link has photos of the way a 1929 Phaeton was upholstered. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,979
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: 1929 Phaeton

This link has photos of the way a 1929 Phaeton was upholstered. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,232
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Watching YouTube videos pertaining to Model-A repair or restoration...

Common sense isn't taught any any school that I've ever known about. Some are born with more than others. A lot of it is more of the school of hard knocks. A person has to learn to take information...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,810
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP

The taper for American National Pipe Thread is very slight and isn't measured in degrees, Its measured by length/diameter ratio. The two small sizes have 27 threads per inch so it doesn't match with...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-13-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 626
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Rear end squealing/whining

Throw out bearings usually only make noise when you push the clutch pedal otherwise it isn't turning long. The pilot bearing or bushing in the flywheel only turns when the clutch is disengaged. With...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-13-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 720
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Used stock interiors… yeah.

The seat springs are expensive so most folks will repair and use them if possible. The phaetons are popular open cars to restore to original so you don't see many getting parted out in recent years....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-13-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 664
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: A A transmission HELP!

Is the PTO connected to anything? It looks like a small drive shaft is there. The PTO has a control to both engage and disengage it which is usually connected to a floor shift lever or rocker. The 30...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-13-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,232
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Watching YouTube videos pertaining to Model-A repair or restoration...

I check U-tube when I'm working on something that I have no repair information about. Most videos are well done with good information of the subject but others illustrate the futility a person with...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-13-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 828
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Too much gear lube

I don't know the OP's history with the car but I will add another possibility. In floods, the flood water will seep in where it will settle to the bottom since water is heavier than the oil. a person...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 526
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Replacing hydraulic brake lines

The flex lines can be Ford as well as all the fittings. It's not all that difficult to learn the double flaring tool and use the fittings that fit the Ford components. Ford ran them down the radius...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: 47 steering gear parts in Model A box?

F1 would be 1948 through 1952 1/2 ton pickups.

Ford used the light switch on the steering box through 1939 but my concern would be the length of the steering shaft in question. If too long then...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-11-2024, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 526
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Replacing hydraulic brake lines

If they are Ford brakes then they are likely Ford brake lines. Check the 1939 through 1948 brake parts to find dimensions.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 06-11-2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Transmission Question

Number three looks like an early Cadillac.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-10-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,555
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: I inherited a true to original restoration 1935 Ford Deluxe. Help me out here.

I can't tell if its a 21 stud engine or not since that filter is blocking the view of the center lower head studs. Pump block off plates are a sign of 1937 or later blocks.

Filters were an add on...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-10-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Ammeter

All the ones I've seen are uniformly flat on the back. They stamped what look like two little louvers on the bottom side to act as positioners for the C-shaped magnet on the inside but that's about...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-10-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 548
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: Door alignment problem on 29 CCPU

Ford and the subcontractors had wonderful jigs to aid in body assembly. I'm sure that they all fit well due to the precision of those jigs. Any extra work to fit things together was not condoned for...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-08-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By rotorwrench
Re: 2 tooth steering adjustment

I jack up the vehicle and disconnect the drag link from the pitman arm. This allows an easy way to check the steering gear set in the straight ahead centered position. There should be smooth movement...
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