Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-05-2025, 02:26 AM
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Views: 923
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2025, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 945
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2025, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 945
Multi disk clutch still stuck
Well, I tried several things. I put jack stands under the rear to get the rear tire off the ground. I started the engine with the transmission in neutral. Then I warmed up the engine. Once the engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2025, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,736
Re: Mulit-disk clutch stuck
Thanks for the suggestions. The clutch was removed a couple of years ago and cleaned. I will try some suggestions and report back.
Bob
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2025, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,736
Mulit-disk clutch stuck
I am working on a 1928 RIGHT HAND DRIVE Phaeton. The vehicle was last operated late last year.
The problem is that the clutch will not disengage. There is normal spring resistance on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2025, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,434
Re: Alternators
Have you checked the battery voltage with the engine off? It is strange that the alternator is putting out 15 amps at 6.88 volts. You should not see that much current at that voltage unless there is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-21-2025, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,882
Re: wheel color; rookie question
White wall tires were available when the Model A was new, however they had whitewalls on both sides of the tires. When Model As left the factory they all had black wall tires.
Bob
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2025, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,395
Re: Timing gear marks don't line up.
Top Dead Center is not when the marks line up. It is when the mark on the camshaft gear lines up with the timing pin (hole). There would have to be a 180 degree difference between those two points,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2025, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 781
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2025, 02:31 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,575
Re: Electronic Circuit Breaker
Please note that when the circuit breaker trips it does not see the full 6V or 12V. Most of the voltage drop is across the rest of the circuit. In the example below the breaker trips when when it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2025, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 6,174
Re: Rear brake adjustment
Did you arch the shoes to the drum? If the new lining is thicker or thinner than the old lining it is possible that the shoe will contact the drum in only one spot. If you adjust the shoes to contact...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2025, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,575
Re: Electronic Circuit Breaker
Here is some information:
If you calculate the resistance needed for 30 amps for a 6 and a 12 volt system you get 0.4 ohms for a 12V and 0.2 for 6V. So a dead short across a circuit breaker would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2024, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 576
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2024, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,483
Re: Whitewall tires
There is a Hollywood movie that has a Ford Model A Town Car in it. The car drives up to a house, some one gets out, the car drives away. The movie is "Brother Rat" with Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2024, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,785
Re: Title for car where engines are swapped
One of the reasons for all the VIN checking is to get money for the DMV. They do not want a $100K hot rod registered as a $10K Model A. They also do not want people re-registering stolen vehicles.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2024, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,785
Re: Title for car where engines are swapped
Please note that if you file or grind off the original engine number some DMVs will notice that and you may have problems. Some DMVs will require that you show them the number on the frame. If it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2024, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 643
Re: Steering Play When Steering to the Left
With the front wheels on the ground have someone move the steering wheel back and forth while you look at all of the steering components. Start at the box. If the pitman arm is not moving as much as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2024, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 948
Re: Vin number location
The modern Vehicle Identification Number started in the 1950's. Before 1981 there were many different formats. In 1981 a 17 digit format was established.
Many state DMVs will use the engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2024, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,738
Re: Stainless Exhaust Failure
Stainless steel is naturally corrosion-resistant, but it is not immune to rust. While it is less prone to rusting than conventional steels, exposure to damaging chemicals, saline, grease, moisture,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2024, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 599
Re: Incandescent Verses LED
Check Ebay. There are lots of places selling them. Or try this link:
https://www.ledlight.com/led-headlight-5-to-30-volt-ba15d-dual-filament-non-polarized.aspx
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2024, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 807
Re: No Gaskets?
What incorrect statements can you find:
Friction shocks
Downdraft carburetor
Could not find brake adjuster
Battery is removed from under vehicle
Machine tolerances not as good as modern...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2024, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 823
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2024, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,285
Roadster Pickup ???
Ford did not refer to the OPEN CAB PICKUP as a Roadster Pickup.
Other questionable names are :
A400 --> 400A Convertible Sedan
AR vehicles --> 1927 or early 1928 vehicles
I am sure there...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2024, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,266
Re: Fine point judging...a simple question
There are 23 areas. The general "rule" is: If something on the vehicle is indistinguishable from what was on the vehicle as delivered from the factory there would be no deductions (full points). So...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2024, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,285
Re: Mystery Water Leak
You say it does not leak when at idle and you can not see when it is in motion. How do you know it is leaking? Are there traces of water anywhere in the engine bay? Is there a trail of water left...
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