Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 1
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Tudor Rain Gutters
My rain gutters have popped out for about 2 feet behind the windshield.
The tack holes are black and rotted. I'm thinking to remove the rain gutters and plug those holes with a hardwood plug in each...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2024, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,003
Re: Which Headers
1. The cast iron "header" is attractive and popular. It isn't the most efficient for making more power but better than the stock manifold
2. Charlie Yapp's cast headers are attractive but the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2024, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 464
Re: Crank bearing plate
You would probably have better luck putting new dimples in the plate under the springs. Use a flat washer up from the bottom NOT the one one intended for the 28. Ford changed to the flat washer...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2023, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,599
Re: Latest Restorer Magazine.
Received my MARC, Model A News today but not my MAFCA , Restorer.
It's probably because I live 7 miles from MAFCA, headquarters
Richard
Anaheim CA
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2023, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,123
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2023, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,654
Re: 6 blade fan
Snyders sells a nice plastic shroud that fits well and looks nice for $99.
I run them on all my A's with two blade fans, no engine pans. Do they work?
Maybe. They look good and certainly don't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2023, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,141
Re: engine vibration
Before tearing into the engine, I would make sure the front motor mount is installed correctly and the nut on the bottom tightened only enough to insert cotter pin. The front of the engine should ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2023, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,177
Re: How the Model A got its Name
Henry made at least 3 attempts to form his company.
In 1904, I believe it was, he had a new Model A designed and again the investors revolted and separated from his company. Part of the deal was ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2023, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,923
Re: Installing metal valve stems
I have installed several sets and do not use tools to insert the stems.
I dip the stems in soapy water and just push them into the tube with my thumbs, edgewise of course. I haven't used any...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2023, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,617
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2023, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,255
Re: Ripoff scam
UPDATE
AT LEAST 5 of us on Fordbarn have been scammed by these people, maybe more.
Various aliases (Fordbarn) JEWOTE6486. (internet) [email protected].
My cashier check for $450 was deposited...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2023, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,255
Re: Ripoff scam
YBLOCK SENT ME THIS AND GUESS WHAT SAME FORDBARN MEMBER THAT JWOT6486 RECOMMENDED, OR IS THIS THEFT WAS DOING IT IN 2022 USING SIMILAR EMAIL NUMBER.
Old 09-14-2022, 07:04 PM #7
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2023, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,255
Ripoff scam
We’re seeing lately on Ford barn that our familiar friendly and trusty friends have been infiltrated with liars, thieves and scammers.
1. June 12, I posted a wanted ad for Brumfield 7:1 head....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-09-2023, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,174
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2023, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 5,486
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Forum: Model-A
06-17-2023, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Model-A
06-14-2023, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Model-A
06-14-2023, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 566
Long block model a engine
Rebuilt long block Model A engine. $3000.
Come take a look at it before I button it up.
This is a complete fresh rebuild with new babbit in both rods and main bearings
I built it for myself...
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Forum: Model-A
06-13-2023, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 1
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Rebuilt long block engine
Rebuilt long block Model A engine. $3000.
Come take a look at it before I button it up.
This is a complete fresh rebuild with new babbit in both...
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Forum: Model-A
06-13-2023, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 0
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Wanted brumfield head
WANTED
A Brumfield Head that he made to order in the range of 7.0/1 and 7.8/1
Will consider other cast iron brand in that compression range.
Richard
Anaheim CA
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2023, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,566
Re: Carburetor Flow Rating
I wouldn't attempt to contribute to this technical discussion but Henry Ford essentially "guaranteed" that every Model A Ford would attain a top speed to 65 mph.
None of these results would seem...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2023, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,398
Re: Gunk in gas tank
Richard,
I assume that the E85 gas dissolved the residue from the old gas that was left in the tank; however, that wouldn’t take care of any rust in the tank. I suppose you could also use 5...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2023, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,398
Re: Gunk in gas tank
Gordon,
I have cleaned tanks in the car using carburetor cleaner and also phosphoric acid referred to as "metal prep" or generic, and much cheaper,"Driveway cleaner". It is a bit costly because you ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2023, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,342
Re: Cross Country in a Model A
Been there. Done that. With Anaheim CA as our base, my wonderful wife of 63 years Jeanne, and I started out with trips to regional meets and "short trips" to Arizona, Nevada and Utah. A national meet...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2023, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,906
Re: Oil Filler Tube
I agree with Chicago Bob. Put some more miles on it. Vary the speed and load the rings both under load and against compression.
Don't ever put anything inside your filler pipe. It will build up...
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