Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2023, 02:42 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2022, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,509
Re: Front Brake Actuator Grease Fittings
Put the grease fittings in the freezer overnight. They will be easy to drive in on the car with the vendor tool. Freezing the fitting does wonders for ease of installation.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2022, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,569
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2022, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,811
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2022, 03:35 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 10,113
Re: How common is it to just take the shocks off?
Ken Davis' shocks are bolt on rears. I put a pair on my 29 CCPU. These shocks he uses are are from a 65 Mustang rear. They have a 6.5 inch compressible length which is very close to the distance that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2021, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,548
Re: Stuck gas gauge bezel stuck
I had the same problem. Ended up emptying the gas tank, flushing with water, airing it out for a week and then used a dremel to cut off the bezel. Definitely not fun, but I got it out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2021, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,908
Re: Brake Centering Challenges
Are your brake adjusting shaft pins new? I had a problem with the new pins. The shaft is supposed to be .490 in diameter. Mine were .494. This did not allow the shafts to fully seat in the brake...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2021, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,892
Re: ahooga horn
Just overhauled (cleaned, painted, oiled, adjusted) my horn. The diaphragm looked like it had spent half its life in salt water and had been painted multiple times. I decided to replace it instead...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2021, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 968
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2021, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 822
Re: Need Advice on Emergency Brake Shoes
Are you sure you are mounting the e-brake shoes correctly? They have an "inside" and an "outside" when they mount on the e-brake carrier. If you mount them wrong side in then they can cant (lean to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2021, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,404
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2021, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,172
Re: Light Bar Repaint Question
Just did the same thing last week.. I did not sand any areas but I did clean the bolt holes well as well as the threads on the bolts themselves. I then used Loctite Copper Antiseize 8008 on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2021, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,695
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2021, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,315
Re: Hand throttle play
Throttle control assembly's are almost always bent. People remove/install the engine with the assembly on and it bends when it hits the firewall. They can be straightened without heat - just put it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2021, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 6,327
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2021, 12:49 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,506
Re: Radiator Recommendation
I have a Bratton's heavy duty radiator. Bought about 3 years ago. Fit like a glove and almost runs too cold! Could not be happier!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2021, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,468
Re: Shocks for a Model A 1930 pickup
I put Ken Davis rear shocks on my 29 CCPU. For your information, the shocks he uses for the rears are from a 65 Mustang which weighed 2800 lbs. They have a 6.5 in compressible length -about the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2021, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
Re: lt rear brake rod question
I had a similar problem to Dave in Australia - but one side only. The brake actuating arm on the back is "sided". my car at "right" side arms on both sides. This required the left side brake rod...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2021, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,238
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2021, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,367
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,179
Re: 29 closed cab on 30-31 chassis
Page 387 of Service Bulletins "New Front Cross Member" talks about the need to shim the radiator if you have the 30-31 Cross member and the 28-29 radiator. It gives part numbers for the shims and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2021, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,179
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2021, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,008
Re: Float-A-Motor Questions
I think the spacers are needed when you use the rubber pad on the outside. However, the original spacers are too long. I chose to use both pads on the outside, thus the original spacers and bolts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-25-2020, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 16,647
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