Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2021, 05:51 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2017, 05:39 PM
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Re: Spark plugs carbon fouling
I had the same problem with #1 cylinder only under my Serr-Miller head. I tried everything, nothing worked except very hot plugs fouled in #1 more slowly. The solution was to change the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2012, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Mallory dual point distributor ??
As far as I know, no Mallory distributor for the Model A has had a tach drive for a cable. There are at least 3 versions of the early Mallory, and they came in dual point or single, and several...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2012, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2012, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,338
Re: Boise Meet, Close BY
We are in Pendelton tonight (Wed), ready to roll on to Boise tomorrow after a windy but sunny day in the Gorge today coming from Vancouver, WA.
Jack Richard...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2011, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,903
Re: Length of front driveshaft bearing?
I did not add any spacers, it must be that the rear surface of the u-joint keeps the gear from moving too far forward, rather than the snap ring limiting its movement.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2011, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2011, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Oil drain problems
After you remove the pan and clean it up, the threaded insert that is spinning can be silver soldered or brazed. There are replacements inserts available from Model A parts suppliers if the threads...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2011, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 12,433
Re: Buehrig replica
Gordon Buehrig was a famous classic car designer who worked for Auburn Automobile Company in the early 30's, and designed many cars that are considered the best of the best. He worked first for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2011, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 12,433
Re: Buehrig replica
Attached are photos of my latest project, a replica of Gordon Buehrig’s modified 1930 Model A Ford Cabiolet 68B. He named the car Baby, and said in later years it was his favorite car he ever owned,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2011, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,903
Re: Length of front driveshaft bearing?
Thanks for your replies, but the driveshaft seal is new and intact beneath the bearing (I installed it), so I don't think that is the cause of the gap. I measured the bearing again, and it is 1...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2011, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,903
Length of front driveshaft bearing?
I discovered that the speedo drive gear on the drivshaft has about 1/4" fore-aft movement. It seems to be aligned with the speedo gear when in the forward position against the snap retainer ring,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2011, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,286
Re: Early brakes questions!!
The large spring in your photos was not original, is one of many aftermarket items offered to compensate for worn brake system. The center link looks like it has a lot of wear from being used with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2011, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,286
Re: Early brakes questions!!
There were two "styles" of the equalizer brake system on the Model A. The first was on the earlier 1928 cars (until about May) that had the so-called AR brakes. This system had the emergency...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2011, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 30
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2011, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 31,309
Re: Model A Air conditioning
Here are photos of Dave Jones's a/c unit on his old engine, he since has a new engine being assembled with new mounting bracket made from aluminum (the welded steel bracket had failed at one of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2010, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: wood graining HELP.
I can recommend Grain-It Technology system. I bought a used kit from a restorer and used it to do Mahogany straight grain on the moldings on a 1930 Cabriolet. There is a learning curve to it, and I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2010, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,288
Re: Water Outlet Gasket?
The accelerator arm spring is easy to put on if you remove the linkage from the flywheel housing first (have to take the floorboards out to accomplish easily). Once out, just push the spring to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2010, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Honey comb radiator
Ford did not use honeycomb radiators on the Model A. There were honeycomb radiators available on the aftermarket, that must be where it came from.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2010, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: NOS 21" rim??
I have seen quite a few original 21" rims with some of all of the original cardboard, or fiberboard, rim strip still there. I think the rubber rim liner was a later innovation to protect the tube...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2010, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Rear Gear Ratio
Just hold one axle from turning and count the number of revolutions the other one makes while a helper turns the driveshaft 50 revolutions. Divide 100 by the number of axle revolutions and you will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2010, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 14,571
Re: Generator Cutout with Diode Installed
Here is the link for the guy that sells the modified cut-out that acts as a regulator. I have used one on my Model A (6-volt pos. ground) and it works fine, just have to be sure to set the third...
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