Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2024, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Milwaukee Model A's
The numbers following the letter plant code are unknown in their meaning. It is thought they may be some sort of sequence code, whether by day, or body type, or?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2024, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 327
Re: Milwaukee Model A's
According to Steve Plucker's book on Model A production data, the Milwaukee plant started Model A production on June 11, 1928 after being closed for some time. (used for Model T production?). It...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 673
Re: TRB Overdrive?
See if there is a picture of the drive shaft. That way you can see what box looks like in the torque tube. Or ask the seller for a picture.
Laycock de Normanville made overdrives used on British...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2024, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 563
Re: Oil pump
Another trick to hold the oil pump in place using tie wraps, once the bolts are in place but leaving a gap, then cut the tie wraps and pull them out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2024, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 674
Re: knowing when my car was made
Look on the body side rail, not the frame, on the drivers side for a number beginning with one or two letters followed by a series of numbers. The letters identify where the car was built. This...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 977
Re: Rebuilt Engine Options
In was in my first Model A when I got the truck, have been told they are easier to operate that a standard clutch.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 977
Re: Rebuilt Engine Options
I'll start and I'm sure others will chime in. I'd get a 6.0 to 1 head, the 6.5 should run just fine in 87octane gas. I prefer a V8 clutch have that in both my A's, both have 5.9 Brumfield heads. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,039
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,039
Re: Knocking. Valves?
If the ratchet nut bottoms out and the pully is loose, you need to fashion a washer to put between the nut and pulley.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,679
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,383
Re: Tillotson carb
WerbyFord, I have the Ford part numbers, but don't know the date they were introduced.
Tillotson was assigned, B-9510-A3. The Marvel Schebler B-9510-A2. The Marvel Schebler part number used for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,383
Re: Tillotson carb
When Zenith stopped making A/B Zenith carbs, Ford started suppling Tillotson and Marvel carbs as replacements, even assigning Ford part numbers to them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,374
Re: Removing stuck distributor and lower shaft
Don't paint the lower part of the distributor, that goes in the head. Use sandpaper or steel wool to clean and make it shiny. Also clean the distributor hole in the head. This how the points get to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,063
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 533
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Cowl lights
The cowl cross brace has a hole in that the cowl lamp nut goes thru. Buy the wood blocks the vendors sell and you can center the hole. They also sell a centering tool.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,349
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,253
Re: Engine Number
When I had my '31 Roadster P/U inspected my CHP at DVM's request to confirm the 31 yom plates were to be installed on my 31 RPU. The CHP guy looked at the engine number (that matched the title) and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,010
Re: What head is this?
The only time you know the compressor is running is by looking at the ammeter.
Ken Davis's kit is THE best, custom made to fit Model A's.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,253
Re: Engine Number
Best to have rebuilder stamp the new block with the number on your title.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,010
Re: What head is this?
I've had an A/C in my slant Town sedan since 2010. Works great, and the car is cool in the CA summer heat.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 859
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 859
Re: Front Seat 1931 Sant Windshield Info Request
Can these holes be used for the seat adjustment slides? Years ago, when I did mine, my seat adjuster slides where never removed from the bottom of the seat tub. Good luck maybe someone else will...
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