Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2019, 08:41 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2019, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 432
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2019, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,045
Re: Something is not right!
A bent axel - from towing with rope or chain - attached to center of axel will bend them. Just enough to mess up the toe in. Make sure your axel is straight.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-25-2019, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 444
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-25-2019, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 518
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2019, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 583
Re: Ford 4sp od oil leak
The "vent" in the F150 OD transmission is thru the shift tower, around the cup washer that is under the screw on cap. The washer and cap is not air tight around the shift lever.
The sealed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-18-2019, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 467
Re: pan install
Snyders has a little screw in gadget. You unscrew the oil hole plug - 2 inches above the oil pan flange -screw this gadget in place and tighten against the oil pump housing. When pan is installed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2019, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 838
Re: Hot Driver
Driver does not loose any space and a long legged passsenger, like me could loose some knee room. See picture and you be judge. In this instaaall I built in some vertical adjustment and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2019, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 838
Re: Hot Driver
I have installed my own self built system in 3 model a's (2 fordors and one 31 coupe. The coupe is my regular driver and has been in and running for over 5 years now. I build my own brackets.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2019, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 741
Re: Headlight bar rubber gaskets
I recently saw and listing for two types of rubber pads. One style had the extended ridge that surroounde the light bar "pad" The second style rubber pad was "hidden'. I think it was Berts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-02-2019, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,430
Re: Must replace timing gear
When I was teaching I wouldtell my kids that it is not a stupid or annoying question if you truly want to learn.
Safety - to the radiator - tip. cover the radiator fins with a laarge piece of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2019, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 491
Re: Gland ring recesses
I no longer use the gland rings except on new manifolds and with the recess in the block very clean and even. Everything has to be perfect for them to fit and work as they should.
On old...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2019, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 469
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2019, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,159
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2019, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 482
Re: early/late steering gear swap
follow up on Brents "yes, yes. no". Your old 7 tooth steering shaft will have a splined shaft where the steerring wheel attaches- upper end. The 2 tooth shaft will have a keyed shaft on the upper...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2019, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 443
Re: Radiator replacement
one should look at combination of number of tubes AND fins per inch. Each contact of fin to tube is a point of heat dissapation.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2019, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 443
Re: Radiator replacement
I have bought Snyder's "heavy Duty" radiator twice. each time it solved the overheating problem. In each case I was replacing a worn out original radiator.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2019, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 271
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Forum: Model-A
09-24-2019, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 499
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2019, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 543
Re: Full advance from 28/29
Sideline is right. Check your advance/retard with a timing light. Just because the lever is not moving thefull quadrant does not mean you are not getting the full 28 degrees of advance. Remember,...
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Forum: Model-A
09-18-2019, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 499
shock absorbers
Shock Absorbers. Four Shocks. Four arms 1931 style -Two front and two rear. Four Tube links with all the insides -brass bushings, Spring, Spacer, End Plug. Rubber ball seals. Metal caps for rubber...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2019, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 573
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2019, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 338
Re: International Model A Day 2019
Good evening all you Model A folks.
Here in east Texas we had beautiful weather for the annual Model A Day. Working together were the Autumn Trails Model A Ford Club and the Cedar Creek Model A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2019, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 899
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2019, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 406
Re: 1931 S/W Fordor questions
Thanks Joop. I should have added more info.
Weber Carb. Cast iron exhaust manifold. Oversize intake valves. A/C. F150 Transmission w? 3:78 rear end. 16" wheels. Front seat are bucket seats with...
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