Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2017, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,111
Re: Sealed beams
This is the place below. The phone number listed by Charlie Stephens in his post may be newer and better.
Uvira Inc
310 Pleasant Valley Rd
Merlin, OR 97532
Contact: William Atwood...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2017, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,796
Re: bolt sizes/threads
Although not cheap, go to and look at what is referred to by many as the Green Bible. This book was used by the Ford Dealers
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2017, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,111
Re: Sealed beams
Speaking of reflectors, wasn't there a company about 20 years ago or so called Uvira or Elvira or something like that? They could apply a coating to reflectors that would not tarnish and would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2017, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 16,409
Re: Woven brake linings and Cast Iron drums
Why do your comments always seem to imply that others who have posted in this thread do not know what they're doing nor have any professional experience as compared to a fellow who came on the scene...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2016, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 9,443
Re: rust in water
Yes, maybe not so good. Depends on what they used which might not remove a tightly clinging rust deposit or remove no rust at all. Also, after they've boiled out the block and do the machine work,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2016, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 9,443
Re: rust in water
I live in an area where antifreeze is not needed. Never had an overheating problem with soluble oil and water mix and my radiator always stays clean. There is no better coolant than water and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2016, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 9,443
Re: rust in water
The mixture varies based on the oil company's recommendation. Texaco Soluble Oil D for example is recommended at 40 to 1.
Forty years ago on back and a few people even now, pour in a can of water...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2016, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 9,443
Re: rust in water
Corn, when you post under other people's post with contradictory statements, what do you expect? Also, if you will look up the meaning of soluble, like I suggested, there is almost no way you could...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2016, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 9,443
Re: rust in water
Corn, I think I can help you. Have you ever heard of H2O? It’s the chemical formula for water. Have any idea what the O stands for? Think maybe the O stands for oxygen? I do.
Have any idea...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2016, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 9,443
Re: rust in water
"Should I be using a coolant instead of water?"
Where you drive, in my opinion, no.
Your engine would not run rust free for 23 YEARS and suddenly form rust out of the blue without good reason....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2016, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,701
Re: stuck motor
If it were mine, I would not attempt to try to turn the engine over until one quart of oil was poured down the distributor hole. I would use a lighter weight oil, like straight 20 weight. I would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2016, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 16,409
Re: Woven brake linings and Cast Iron drums
Well I've beat this horse enough. But one last time shouldn't hurt:
“Please, let's stay on topic. woven linings on cast drums.”
That’s what my post was about.
“Why? Brass rivet/brass wire.”...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2016, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2016, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 16,409
Re: Woven brake linings and Cast Iron drums
It’s another story if rivets are allowed to rub the drum. What if they were made out of steel?
As for the brass wire content, without it, the lining would be weak.
Tell your friend to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2016, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 16,409
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2016, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 16,409
Re: Woven brake linings and Cast Iron drums
Bonded lining means bonded to the shoe using a bonding process that uses a special adhesive. The solid looking linings, as compared to woven, are “molded” linings. Some molded linings are bonded and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2016, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,809
Re: The car is finally running good!
Nope, not always, nor are ANY of the mentioned ground paths if there is any interference caused by paint, rubber, wood or rust; mainly paint, nowadays.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2016, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,809
Re: The car is finally running good!
I didn't say you did.
Maybe I should have said that I've seen many people run an extra ground wire for the last 40 years, and I have. The original set up with engine pans provides a shorter path...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2016, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,809
Re: The car is finally running good!
Nothing wrong with an extra wire if it makes him feel better in my opinion. The Model A as originally built came with engine pans that provided much of the ground. Most of the time they were removed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2016, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 16,409
Re: Woven brake linings and Cast Iron drums
With all due respect, that fellow is a little misinformed in my opinion. Woven lining is soft and is still soft with brass. Soft woven linings are made specifically for "mechanical" brakes...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2016, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,809
Re: The car is finally running good!
You’re welcome but according to your comment I’m not quite sure that you understand. Even if you had not improved the ground with a new wire, there would still be an audible difference in the rhythm...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2016, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,809
Re: The car is finally running good!
Another bit of info I would like to add is one can often tell a lot about the condition of an engine just by listening to the sound the starter makes as it turns the engine over. Yours has an even...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2016, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,809
Re: The car is finally running good!
Didn't look like it in your short video. You pulled the lever down, some. That's why I made a comment about the proper position of the lever for starting.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2016, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,809
Re: The car is finally running good!
I push the lever all the way up when cranking as Ford intended. At that position the number 1 cylinder will receive the spark at Top Dead Center on the compression stroke and the other cylinders will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2016, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,809
Re: The car is finally running good!
Well good.
Who told you to pull the spark lever down and advance the timing a little when you first cranked it up? That will work fine if you don't go too far but it's not a good habit. The...
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