Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:56 AM
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Re: Water pump packing
Eventually the leakless water pumps leak, so I put split ring packing in them to stop the leakage.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Connecting rod play
The connecting rods must have fore-aft clearance on the crankshaft pins to accommodate the end play of crankshaft. Each time you step on the clutch, the crankshaft moves on its axis.
When the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 470
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 202
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2024, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2024, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 305
Re: U-Joint Interior Housing Wear
I suspect that is damage from grease that turned rancid. Such greases were in common use before WW2. The grease was primarily made of animal fats, and when it turned rancid it became corrosive. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2024, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Before FordBarn
Ditto nkaminar & Marshall. I had my 1st Model "A" in 1962 and I learned by mistakes and books I found in a used book shop in lower Manhattan. I also learned from old timers in some of the ancient gas...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2024, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2024, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 549
Re: Can’t determine battery ground
It does not matter which ground polarity you decide to run with. After the many years in storage, the generator lost its residual charge. However to be authentic, hook the battery positive terminal...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2024, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Motor mount rubber pads
The reproduction rubber pads are thicker than the original pads (made by Firestone), so it will be difficult to change them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 674
Re: Zenith jet drill bits.
In my opinion, the cost of the drills is better spent buying a flow tested set of jets.
No drill produces a hole that exactly matches its diameter. There is always a tolerance. A rule of thumb for a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 520
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2024, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 520
Exhaust Fumes
A couple of weeks ago I ran over some new speed bumps, two closely spaced on a local road going 30 MPH in my Victoria. The speed bumps were so shallow as to be not easily recognizable, but they were...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 57
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 911
Re: Victoria body drop
My guess is the order of body styles at the Body Drop may have been in accordance with orders for Model A's from local branches / dealerships.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Front brake shoes grab
Flathead Ted's Brake Floaters will significantly improve the braking performance of your Model "A," and negate the need to have your brake shoes centered. His floaters enable the shoes to find their...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 911
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 911
Re: Victoria body drop
I enlarged the picture 400%, and the object is a mechanic's tool tote.
I would trade-in my Victoria to purchase one Ford Maroon Leather-back Victoria and also one Chickle & Copra Drab late 1931...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Stainless Ateel Fords
Until Allegheny Ludlum came along, Ford did not have the technology to manufacture with stainless steel. That's why the 1928 & 1929 A's have nickle plating. The stainless steel cars built were an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,042
Re: rod nuts...why the odd size?
Just for the record, the strength of a bolted-joint in tension is determined by the nut because it has fewer threads to carry a load.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 992
Stainless Ateel Fords
The attached newsletter has an excellent article about the 1936 Ford V8 Tudors made of stainless steel. Rarely do I find information about the Model "A" Tudor made of stainless steel. What has become...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 743
Re: Clutch chatter
Take the clutch hand holed cover off and check for contamination with transmission oil / motor oil. If you find the clutch is contaminated, try douching it liberally with brake cleaner while a friend...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,107
Re: 1931 Tudor Phaeton
The 180A Deluxe Phaeton has rare front seats, and it shares parts with the Victoria and 400A. There is a Model "A" club dedicated to these rare cars. Good luck!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 21
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