Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:41 AM
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Views: 11,210
Re: Model A serial number verification
I recently lifted the body to remove the front fenders for painting. I took a photo of the serial number on the frame, which matches my registration and the original engine sitting in my basement. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Enclosed car trailer for Model A
Measure the total length of your car and add about 5 feet. It is handy to have some extra space in front for tools, parts, and supplies.
The friends of mine who bought enclosed trailers have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 159
Re: Stuck starter
People have reported fixing a stuck starter by taking the switch off, taking the three bolts off, and turning the starter with a strap wrench. Disconnect the battery first.
To convert the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,356
Re: Sealed beams
Blockhead, Just to clarify what you mean: Since the self focusing LED headlight are not using the reflector, the amber turn indicator light is not washed out by the light coming from the reflector...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 364
Re: Next step?....
Ford initially had round Model A pistons but slots were cut in the skirts so that the expansion could take place without the pistons binding up in the bores and scuffing. If I remember correctly,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: OT: 1930's Grand Prix
It is really too bad that all that technology and innovation (and money) was not used to help the German people and not to start a war and kill innocent people. There are lessons to be learned that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 364
Re: Next step?....
Craig, Modern pistons are not round. The expansion of the aluminum has to have some place to go. So the pistons are ground so that the fore and aft diameter is less than the side to side diameter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 733
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP
Yeah, thats the plug I have. I bought a 3/8 breaker bar for it that just fits my plug.
Your idea of welding in a square shank is excellent.
Love, love, love the Smoky Mountains. You are so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 330
Re: Front brake shoes grab
Keith, Since you have all new parts, the assumption is that there is no grease anywhere. If some grease was introduced when you assembled the brakes then it has to be removed.
As Bob and I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 490
Re: Tight Fit for Inner Wheel Bearing
There are Loctite compounds that are designed for mounting bearings. These have the advantage that they loosen when heated, so that removing the bearing is possible. The shaft and bearing have to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 733
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP
If you chase the treads as Bruce suggested in Post #6, flush the case with a solvent like kerosene and, in any case, add a magnetic plug at the bottom as Blockhead recommended in Post #8.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 330
Re: Front brake shoes grab
The tracks are key to centering the shoes. If they are worn then you will have to weld them up and file them to get the shoes centered. This can be tricky because the tolerance on the shoe...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 490
Re: Tight Fit for Inner Wheel Bearing
If you are not worried about saving the old bearing, you could weld something on to it so that you could use a standard puller. Like a big washer or collar.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 733
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP
Bruce, I will second the use of Teflon tape. Not only will it seal but it will prevent the plug from freezing in the housing.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 733
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP
Try the vice grip first. I would avoid drilling the plug because of introducing chips into the housing. If the vice grips fail, I would grind off what is left and then weld a nut onto the plug, as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 574
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 632
Re: Polarity tester
Katy, thanks for the link. From the article it seems that the electronic ignition produces one spark, although hotter than the traditional points, coil, condensor system. I know drag racers use a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 513
Re: 2 tooth steering adjustment
Follow the instructions for adjusting your steering box, as suggested above and in the Red Book. Use a good quality gear oil in the box, not grease. 85W-140 G5 gear oil is recommended. You should...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,207
Re: help! clutch won‘t disengage…
The Model A is a great car and the Ford engineers did a great job designing it. But they made a mistake with the clutch arm when the keyway was eliminated and the pin diameter increased. I carry a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 632
Re: Polarity tester
Rob, You just restated what I said in Post #7, but perhaps in a more elegant way and in a way that is easier to understand.
Perhaps you can explain to me how an electronic ignition circuit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 521
Re: Water outlet holes
When using the water inlet threaded holes to mount an engine stand, use grade 5 bolts that go the the bottom of the holes and if a trifle longer than needed use some flat washers to make sure the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 632
Re: Polarity tester
The secondary windings, the ones that sends the spark to the plugs, is really what determines the polarity of the coil. As the points open, the magnetic field in the coil collapses which induces a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 632
Re: Polarity tester
The polarity tester is correct. The wires need to be switched on the coil. Even if the wires are hooked up correctly by color or by the lettering on the coil, they are reversed. Switching battery...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 742
Re: engine stalling
You are not alone. Toyota is recalling 100,000 trucks and SUV's because the engines stall. See https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/04/business/toyota-recall-trucks-luxury-suvs-engines-stalling/index.html
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 294
Re: Blue Crown cross ref?
That would screw into the head but the question would be if it has the right heat range. You could try them and then read the plugs to see if they are right for you engine.
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