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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 04:04 AM
Replies: 11
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Posted By johnbuckley
Re: Timing gears

Dan McEachern, who posts here, makes a great set of matched gears........
Did someone at Fords originally spend time matching gears or were they machined more accurately than nowadays ?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 571
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: Holes not lined up on Universal Housing

The fifith picture seems to show that the " clam shells" are lined up OK but the gasket is misaligned ... this article by Steve Plucker may help http://www.plucks329s.org/studies/studies_ujoint.html ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-19-2024, 04:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 315
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: Bench testing pop out switch

Originals were made so that in the OFF position the wire to the points shorted to ground as a deterent to hotwiring. Some later repros may not do so . So long as good electrical connection when...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-19-2024, 03:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,487
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: Why is there a need for an Adjustable Drag Link?

another reason for an adjustable drag link: one end can be rotated to use on RHD cars :)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-18-2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,685
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: distributor drop in problem

Ah, I now suspect that the problem is the lower shaft has pulled up slightly from the drive and crud/rust is stopping it going back down .. need lots of airline blowing and thin oil ... you will...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-18-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,685
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: distributor drop in problem

you'll get loads of advice on this Fried Okra! ...I suspect that that possibly the upper or lower shaft are not clicking into place here's my suggestions :) and PS the lock screw at the side of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-15-2024, 05:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: Ford and racing

If anyone would like a copy of a recent article I wrote over here about Fords in the 1928, 1929 and 1934 Ards TT races in Northern Ireland just drop me a private message
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2024, 06:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,391
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: OT trip to England

Goolge's your friend here. But for petrol heads British Motor Museum and National Motocycle ( both east of Birmingham) are worth a visit. Classic Car and Restoration show (same area) is on at end...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-06-2024, 04:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 372
Posted By johnbuckley
transmission shifter shafts - ramped or not?

What was Fords original machining on the two shifter shafts? Were they both unramped. I've read (but never seen proof) that R/1 were ramped but 2/3 unramped. But many nowadays are both ramped. Did...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-02-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: Cluster gear shaft- drive out forwards or backwards?

Thank s Steve and Tom . Shaft now safely removed and re-installed thanks to your advice.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-02-2024, 04:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,799
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: Zenith will flood the engine constantly

well (no pun intended) spotted Keith. also comp jet and gasket need removing from bowl of lower body
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2024, 03:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,799
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: Zenith will flood the engine constantly

1. There should be a gasket for the main jet. It may be still stuck in the casting ... have a good look . If there is no gasket it could be a cause of fuel leaking out of the back of the carb. 2....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,525
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: old VW crash pic

Fascinating , Thank you!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-31-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,525
Posted By johnbuckley
old VW crash pic

Yes Keith and Big Hammer, I suspect it's somewhere in UK. Definitely Bobbies helmets in background and it looks like the rear of a British Ford Consul Mk II (1956-62) on the left . The A's oil...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By johnbuckley
Cluster gear shaft- drive out forwards or backwards?

Les Andrews book p 1-336 says "the cluster gear shaft is slightly larger diameter ( 0.001 ") at the front end and should only be removed through the front of the transmission case. Forcing the shaft...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2023, 02:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,412
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: will not idle

You can hot wire it to aid diagnosis and thus eliminate the pop out and ammeter as possible culprits. Diagram here
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2023, 02:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,799
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: Zenith will flood the engine constantly

here's a check list for causes of Zeniths leaking
Problem: Remedy
1 Leaking/loose float valve gasket: Tighten/reseal/replace
2 Leaking float valve: (or crud stopping it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-28-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 847
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: Transmission bearings .. sealed or unsealed?

is there a recommended way of removing one of the seals to avoid co-lateral damage?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-28-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 618
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: Ebrake springs left or right

Tom , I love this story of yours.... agonising until we have convinced ourselves, only to then discover we are wrong after all! Once I look at the set up on the back plate I find L and R are...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-28-2023, 06:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 847
Posted By johnbuckley
Transmission bearings .. sealed or unsealed?

Any consensus on longevity of input/main drive bearings ( A 7025 and 7065)? Sealed? Unsealed? One side sealed? If single seal whether best to have the seal on the trans (or as per Vince Falter) on...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-28-2023, 06:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 618
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: Ebrake springs left or right

[QUOTE=Rob Doe;2279561]They are both the same spring.
NO they're not .....they are mirror images . Do a search on this forum on how to identify each and how to fit them (easily!?)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-23-2023, 04:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 968
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: Bad ammeter causing cranking problems?

hot wire it to help locate the problem
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-20-2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,976
Posted By johnbuckley
Red face Re: Multipule disc clutch pilot bearing

Thanks for comprehensive reply Joe. I am not convinced that our suppliers either side of the Atlantic always keep the highest quality parts. Which is why I am considering getting a known bearing...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-20-2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,976
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: Multipule disc clutch pilot bearing

I don't want to hijack the thread but my 1930 phaeton (single clutch disc) sometimes slips out of 2nd .I'm convinced it's slackness at the pilot bearing (after having replaced everything else!) Can...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-19-2023, 04:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,895
Posted By johnbuckley
Re: help dowshift 3rd to 2nd

[QUOTE=nkaminar;2270637]....."Unless you need the engine to help you slow down going down a grade, down shifting is not normally needed. ...." Uh ?? Don't know the geography of where you live...
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