Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:23 AM
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Re: Oil pump
When the engine is in the car and you remove the oil pan, it is a good thing when the oil pump comes down inside the pan. The pump retaining screw is a must use when installing the oil pump and pan....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 737
Re: Distilled water
Save your money and do not use distilled water. Your cooling system is already contaminated with iron oxide, minerals from tap water, antifreeze, residual stop leak and grease from the water pump....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,302
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 256
Re: Clutch Inspection Cover
Rotation of the flywheel and clutch causes the air in the enclosed clutch housing to flow. The dynamics of the air flow makes a suction on the enclosed surfaces that draws oil from the rear main...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 474
Re: electrical charging problem
These slides embellish Jim/GA's advice. The jumper in the middle slide should cause the Ammeter to react. I urge you to make the Ammeter's cover removable for trouble shooting.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 793
Homemade Radiator Mascots
When the Model "A" was new, there was a fad to put a radiator mascot on them. Many of these mascots were homemade. I am looking for ideas for homemade radiator mascots. If you have a homemade mascot,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 369
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,148
Re: model a engine
Do a compression check. If the cylinder pressures are within 5 PSIG of each other, and the pressures are 60 PSIG or more, the engine was likely rebuilt. Remove the valve chamber cover and observe the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 540
Re: Adjusting Brake Rods
Referring to the Ford Service Bulletin of June 1928, Page 259, the service brake rod length for the front & rear rods is 51-7/16" to 51-1/2". I set all 4 of the service brake rods to 51-1/2" and then...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2024, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 324
Re: Vicky front seats
These are the seats in my Steel-back Victoria. The middle picture is the driver's seat, and the right picture is the passenger's seat.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 22,286
Re: 16" Wheels
The tires on my Coupe are stock 1932 size 5,25x18".https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=445347&d=1603373647
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 324
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 755
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 407
Re: transmission vent?
Ditto Bob C's comment re the transmission may be overfilled. Remove the fill plug on the right side of the transmission. If oil flows out, the transmission is overfilled.
If you opt to drain the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 757
Re: Grease in 2-tooth
Ditto Kurt's reply. Just add oil such as SAE 145 or higher viscosity Synthetic Gear Oil. The grease will significantly slow down oil leakage past the sector bushings. I have been doing this since...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 266
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,091
Re: New Coupe
First and foremost, replace the fan if its a steel original or vintage replacement. Get the Coupe's running gear and especially the brakes in good running condition. Start with the brakes, king pins,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 649
Re: Water Neck Modification
I considered placing the temperature sensor in the water inlet casting, but I choose to install it in the upper radiator hose instead. My rationale is that the coolant flow in the water neck, being...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 340
Re: Front bumper arm help needed
I had this problem, but I fixed it on my Model "A" by bending one arm to get equal distance to the front wheels. Loosen the front bumper clamps first. Heat the arm red hot so it bends before the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 651
Re: Temperature Gauge Issue
The needle is stuck at 140F on my Rex-A-C0 gauge. I suspect that the line from the sensor probe to the gauge has an issue. More to follow.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 700
Re: New Shocks vs Rebuilt Shocks
I have 1600 miles on a professionally rebuilt set of original Houdaille shocks. All four leak and often need replenishing of their fluid!
The Houdaille shock absorber has a poor seal design, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 651
Temperature Gauge Issue
I have a relatively new reproduction Rex-A-Co Temperature Gauge in one of my Model A's that has stopped working. Has anyone had this experience and found a fix?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 658
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 629
Re: Gasket between carb and intake
Cork is a poor choice for sealing fluids in my opinion, because cork is porous and usually thick. Thick multi-layer gaskets cause cracking of the parts they seal because these gaskets compress under...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 751
Re: oversize head gasket
My understanding is that the copper head gasket available now fits up to an 0.125 oversize cylinder bore. Maybe this is not / no longer the case?
The weakness in a big bore gasket is the minimal...
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