Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2013, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,683
Re: Helicoil pains
Thanks for the input guys. At least I know I'm not alone. Permatex did the trick. Put 50 miles on her today and no leak.
Bob NJ
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2013, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,683
Helicoil pains
Looks like I goofed. After stripping the threads on one of the top flywheel housing bolt holes in the block I proceeded to drill and tap for a helicoil. I was careful to try and stop the drill from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-12-2012, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 11,180
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2012, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,298
Re: Tinnitus while driving the Roadster
I need to oil where the front motor mount meets the frame or I get a loud ringing like you describe. I thought it was a bearing squeal but instantly goes away when i add oil to the frame cross...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2012, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,504
Re: Temp controls
LOL, that car looks familiar, and yes I did add a steering column bracket to it before taking it on the road. Even with the support it had a little wiggle that i didn't like. I had to disconnect...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2011, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,098
Re: Turn signal
There was a tech article posted on the HAMB regarding this a few months ago. I was interested in doing the same so I saved the link. Unfortunatly the pics are no longer in the original post but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2011, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,576
Re: 55Th Annual New England Meet
Is there going to be any sort of show or open hours or anything? I live only 20 minutes from the hotel but wasn't planning to register my car since it lacks an interior for judging and I lack the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2011, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,773
Re: Bumper Question
I got prices of $400 per BAR in the tri state area! As in $400 x 6. The lowest quote was $300 per bar. I think I might send mine to Berts for replating but not sure how bad shipping both ways is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2011, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,727
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2011, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,994
Re: Which turn signal kit to use?
I'm thinking about using the control box from this kit with a momentary switch like Clydes under the dash and cloth wiring from one of the vendors. I have not heard anything about them though so I'm...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2011, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,456
Re: Windshield Question
Really! I'll have to check that out. I just had mine apart last year and put the hinge together before screwing it to the header with a fight. I was dreading taking it back apart since I stripped...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2011, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,937
Re: Paint
If your not going to get a hobby-Air make sure you get the activated cartridge respirator from a paint supply house. The generic ones from the hardware store work for dust but are not designed to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2011, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,867
Re: Water inlet for temp gauge
Thanks for your replies! I should have mentioned I have a motometer on my cap so hopefully that should indicate any catastrophic failure in the cooling system. I just want a little more data (not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2011, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,867
Water inlet for temp gauge
I know the water outlet neck is the best place for the temp gauge but does any one run one of these threaded water inlets to hook up the temp gauge? I feel routing the tube from this would look a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2011, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,433
Re: Condenser Life w/ the Nu-Rex upper plate
Another vote for the traditional plates... I've been fighting getting my motor to run right for the last few months with occasional skips, touchy advance, and lack of power. I finally took the Dizzy...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2011, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,487
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2011, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,944
Re: Rain gutters are a pita!!!!!
I 100% agree. The gutters were by far the biggest PIA on my car with the top molding channel in a close second. Unfortunately I have no tips on how to make it easier as I was in a rush when did...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2011, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,083
Re: Renningers 2011
Looks like I went to the wronge show. More model A parts in those few pics then I saw at Carlisle. What town is this in?
Bob, NJ
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2011, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,154
Re: Tubular Rivet Tool
I agree vice grips would be tough. I was thinking more along the lines of channel locks or your vise idea made me think of a C-clamp instead.
Sounds like I'm best off with the real tool though. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2011, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,154
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2011, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,154
Tubular Rivet Tool
Can any one describe what the head of the tubular rivet tool should look like. Is it rounded or chamfered? I think I may try to weld a pin to an old set of channel locks I have so I can squeeze...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2011, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,121
Re: Mobile version of this site?
Ryan has the hamb and garage journal available on the tapatalk app which gives you more mobile friendly forum functions. Hopefully the fordbarn will be available on it soon too. I keep checking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2011, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,319
Re: Air Maze vs. No Air Maze
I have been runnung without a filter and was on the fence over adding one but figured I would try this one from snyders. I just put it on last week so I have not taken the car out with it yet but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2011, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,852
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2011, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,251
Re: Steel Co. stamp images on my cowl-pictures
I found similar pictures on the inside of my doors and I totally forgot to take a picture of it before I sprayed them. They appeared when I used some paint stripper on the thin layer of paint on the...
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