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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-10-2025, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 202
Posted By old ugly
Re: Overheating 1930 Model A Ford Coupe

how full are you filling the rad. same as Marshall V. Daut said.

the level should be just above the tubes. or. once the coolant expands it will burp out of the cap or out the overflow tube.

my...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-10-2025, 08:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 518
Posted By old ugly
Re: Clutch noise - still! And hoping for a miracle.

if the main bearing thrust surface has worn or is broke off the crank will move forward and back while operating the clutch.

i fixed one that sounded just like that. the rear bearing thrust...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-10-2025, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 284
Posted By old ugly
Re: greese in a greseless waterpump ??

i have an fyi.

when joe back yard mechanic does a rebuild on a model A water pump 9 times out of ten he will not line up the rear bushing properly. he will drive the bushing in and it will block...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-10-2025, 07:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 886
Posted By old ugly
Re: Original or repop?

on the replacement can you fit a good quality shouldered threaded bolt through that hole instead of the pin. you may have to slim down the bolt a tiny bit but keep it snug.
it would make the next...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-10-2025, 07:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 223
Posted By old ugly
Re: 1929 Ford A Tudor engine stops on downhill street

my theory and i don't know for sure.(it is only a guess)

when you are coming to a stop, or maybe slowing while going down hill, the fuel in the float bowl surges forward starving the internal well...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-08-2025, 01:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,549
Posted By old ugly
Re: When do you change your oil ?

I think folks have given good change intervals and reasons why.

I will just add. When you change the oil you will never get all the old oil out unless you stand the car on end or take the pan of....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-05-2025, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,994
Posted By old ugly
Re: Model A Tool and Parts Starter Kit

The best three answers here are.
-Les Andrew’s , book one, repair manual. it may seam pricy but get it.
-a AAA card that will tow you car to your home. Check coverage to make sure.
-travel with...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-05-2025, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,270
Posted By old ugly
Re: ign switch

If all else fails put a toggle switch on it for the time being.
No one but you will know how to start it anyway.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-05-2025, 10:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,423
Posted By old ugly
Re: canadian built vin

This car used a lot of Robertson screws. Built before ford and Robertson came to dislike each other.
I read some where that ford saved over $1.00 per car by using Robertson screws, so it must have...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2025, 05:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,076
Posted By old ugly
Re: Point Alignment

a set of originals if you can find. clean them up.

Never switch to what they call a modern points set, those are even worse junk with a plastic follower, not fiber, and that plastic will melt on...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2025, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,270
Posted By old ugly
Re: ign switch

here is wat i was talking about. i know nothing about what it is but the link didn't work for me.
maybe you can track it down.

You can get an ignition switch with an ACC. lug on it. From Bert's :...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2025, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,270
Posted By old ugly
Re: ign switch

someone on my thread about the carter electric fuel pump had suggested a supplier for that type of switch. see if you can find it there. i will try as well.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2025, 05:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,423
Posted By old ugly
canadian built vin

as far as i can tell there is no way to get a build date on a Canadian built model A. The US numbers do not line up at all.
there is some tell tales to give general time frames that is all i could...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-03-2025, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
Posted By old ugly
Re: Backfire on a down grade

Recheck the timing. Set it with a lite or buzzer. By eye not so good.

Mine had to run full advance going down a long grade.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-03-2025, 11:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,698
Posted By old ugly
Re: install a carter electric fuel pump question??

It’s a good thing that all this ugly junk is going to be covered up.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-03-2025, 11:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,698
Posted By old ugly
Re: install a carter electric fuel pump question??

Here is the solution.
There is so little psi at the model a carb which was originally being supplied fuel via gravity that this fuel pump and regulator set up on a remote tank can not be set low...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2025, 10:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,698
Posted By old ugly
Re: install a carter electric fuel pump question??

i may have an issue with too much pressure even with the regulator, (still working on that) no being very successful.
BUT
i have a question on a different route. i have worked on lots of cars with...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2025, 05:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,698
Posted By old ugly
Re: install a carter electric fuel pump question??

well buying the controller is out of the question. they won,t ship to canada.

OU
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2025, 05:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,698
Posted By old ugly
Re: install a carter electric fuel pump question??

i am looking into that controller and if they will ship to me in the frozen north.

waiting on the fuel pressure regulator, then i can see if it will go low enough for the model A carb.

thank...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-06-2025, 08:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,698
Posted By old ugly
Re: install a carter electric fuel pump question??

that is a good idea. I'll check that.

the fuel shut off I'm installing near the carb will stop the fuel as long as i always remember to shut it off. (sometime old people forget stuff).

all good...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-06-2025, 09:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,698
Posted By old ugly
Re: install a carter electric fuel pump question??

thanks guys.
i think the best idea is to use all your suggestions.

-fuse the system (already wired in).
-redirect the original style wiring harness to a simple on/off ignition switch first....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-05-2025, 08:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,698
Posted By old ugly
install a carter electric fuel pump question??

my huckster project has a rotted out fuel tank. unrepairable.
i am mounting a tank under the seat and am going to run a 6v low pressure carter fuel pump with a pressure regulator. i would like to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-11-2023, 11:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,169
Posted By old ugly
Re: Crank Bearing Problem

open your wallet.

i think you will have to pull the engine and do the babbit.

the shop that does the babbit will tell you to have the crank checked for straight and the journals turned. they...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-11-2023, 10:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,568
Posted By old ugly
Re: Oddball socket size?

try a metric size that fits nice.
OU
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-11-2023, 10:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,642
Posted By old ugly
Re: parts store question

thank you
OU
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