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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 10:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,337
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 402
Posted By katy
Re: Brake problem

Check, repair rear motor mounts, bindar dundat.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 298
Posted By katy
Re: Zenith 1 Carburetor leak trouble

What would you suggest to use?

Use gaskets that are slightly soft, not too soft and not rock hard.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 09:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,337
Posted By katy
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP

Not all pipe threads are tapered, NPT is tapered and NPS is straight. Generally, pipe threads are NPT (tapered), but one has to be careful.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 09:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,137
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 09:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 610
Posted By katy
Re: Used stock interiors… yeah.

Just a thought about upholstery, back around 1960 or so I bought a well used '29 A tudor. At some point in it's life the seats upholstery had been recovered with what looked like used canvas from a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 09:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 302
Posted By katy
Re: 1929 Model A With 12v Conversion

Generator or alternator?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 09:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,137
Posted By katy
Re: Watching YouTube videos pertaining to Model-A repair or restoration...

Just set the timing the Ford way, simple and easy, no special tool(s) needed. Been doing it that way for well over 60 years and never had a problem. No need to waste time watching videos.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 08:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 465
Posted By katy
Re: Too much gear lube

When and by whom did the last check?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 466
Posted By katy
Re: Tires

A 550 tire will add approximately 1" to the OD.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2024, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 383
Posted By katy
Re: Front Hub Stuck to Brakes

You might try a hub puller, they're not made for this purpose, but might work.
If you try one, rotate the assembly while pulling.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-11-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By katy
Re: Replacing hydraulic brake lines

Are you talking about the steel lines? Or the flexible lines? Or all?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-09-2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,759
Posted By katy
Re: Sealed beams

[QUOTE=David in San Antonio;2305241]
The other type, manufactured by LogoLite and available from the usual distributors, is a complete, self-contained optical system.[QUOTE]

If they don't use the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-08-2024, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 484
Posted By katy
Re: Wobbly dist—hard to disgnose/fix?

If the whole distributor is wobbling, I would suspect that either the distributor body or the opening in the head are worn, or both.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-08-2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 560
Posted By katy
Re: Tight Fit for Inner Wheel Bearing

That inner bearing should be a slip fit, not locked on.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-08-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,759
Posted By katy
Re: Sealed beams

Does anyone make 6 volt LED sealed beams?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-08-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 538
Posted By katy
Re: Next step?....

Before installing rings in an engine, always, always, measure and adjust (if needed) the end gap on ALL rings before installing them.
When measuring ring end gap, if it's too small one just files...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-07-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 560
Posted By katy
Re: Tight Fit for Inner Wheel Bearing

That bearing should be a slip fit, not too loose and not too tight.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-06-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 695
Posted By katy
Re: Polarity tester

Here ya go: https://testbook.com/mechanical-engineering/electronic-ignition-system#:~:text=An%20electronic%20ignition%20system%20operates,fuel%20economy%20and%20reduced%20emissions.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-05-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 654
Posted By katy
Re: TRB Overdrive?

Possibly made by TRB Automotive for .................
Need more info, pictures would help.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-04-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 764
Posted By katy
Re: Adjusting timing

One of these helps,
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-03-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,160
Posted By katy
Re: Different length rear axle shaft threads on either side?

If the axles "spin" inside the hub tapers one won't go very far.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-02-2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,160
Posted By katy
Re: Different length rear axle shaft threads on either side?

Steel washer should be special hardened washer, not your garden variety mild steel one.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-27-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,244
Posted By katy
Re: powermaster 6 volt alternator install 1928 model a

A segmented (aka link) belt should work. You can adjust the length.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-27-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,225
Posted By katy
Re: Stupid question of the day. (maybe the year)

Use some heavy grease to hold the gasket to the block.
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