Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 841
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
Views: 323
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: 841
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 841
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
Views: 913
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: 925
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
Views: 150
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 913
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: 680
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: 1,014
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
Views: 925
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2024, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 530
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: 22
Views: 1,533
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: 28
Views: 1,755
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 290
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: 508
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: 23
Views: 1,859
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: 412
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,516
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: 625
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: 361
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: 22,479
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: 361
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 800
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 445
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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