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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-26-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,170
Posted By cw253748
Re: Head Gasket Failure & Replacement Saga

I forgot where I read it but when I retorque my head gasket I always loosen the nut 1/8 of a turn and then torque to 55 lbs. That way you get a truer torque because it may take more than 55 lbs. of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-03-2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,877
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-19-2021, 09:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 846
Posted By cw253748
Steering arms

Does anybody still sell new steering arms for the model A? Synder’s new catalog only shows to rebuild yours. I can’t find them on Bratton’s online catalog. I’ve heard and read about horror stories...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-10-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,545
Posted By cw253748
Re: Babbit job

J&M machine shop in Massachusetts
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-25-2020, 10:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,922
Posted By cw253748
Re: New pitman arm too loose

Called the vender who could check the blue prints and give me the actual spec. Of the pitman arm and the new arm was inspect. I had to crank the pinch bolt a bit tighter and the pitman arm is now...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-24-2020, 07:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,922
Posted By cw253748
Re: New pitman arm too loose

It’s a 2 tooth gearbox but that shouldn’t matter
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-23-2020, 10:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,922
Posted By cw253748
New pitman arm too loose

Hello Ford Barn,
I just bought a new pitman arm from one of our good venders and it’s too loose on the gear box. I tightened the pinch bolt pretty tight and it still won’t tighten up. I will...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-01-2019, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,980
Posted By cw253748
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-01-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,941
Posted By cw253748
Re: Model A day in Sharon Wi.

Looks like great weather for this day. See you all there.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-25-2019, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,941
Posted By cw253748
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-19-2019, 12:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,941
Posted By cw253748
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-16-2019, 10:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,941
Posted By cw253748
Model A day in Sharon Wi.

Model A day in Sharon Wi. is coming up. June 2nd from 9am to 2 pm. Swap meet, food, and shows. Over 200 Model A’s.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-25-2018, 10:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,417
Posted By cw253748
Re: How do you get front wheels straight before setting Toe-In

Just adjust your front wheels for proper toe in. Your wheels will always self center so that the toe will always be equal between both sides. You can’t drive with one wheel straight and the other...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-01-2018, 06:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,450
Posted By cw253748
Head studs

Good article in the newest “The Restorer” magazine about head gaskets. The author writes about the head studs should be bottomed out and then loosened 1 turn. I always have snugged up any studs I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-22-2018, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,417
Posted By cw253748
Re: Brake cross shaft bushings

Maybe even use it on the pins too
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-21-2018, 11:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,417
Posted By cw253748
Brake cross shaft bushings

I have a question about the bushings in the brake cross shaft. I’m using the split bushings from one of the venders and was wondering if I can put dry powder graphite on them and the shaft for...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-21-2018, 12:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,643
Posted By cw253748
Re: Oil viscosity (weight) for model A

Hi Al. Your car doesn’t need the zinc additive. It was more for cars in the 40’s and 50’s etc. with stiffer valve springs.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-21-2018, 12:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,527
Posted By cw253748
Re: Powering a GPS with 6 volt.

Look on eBay for a buck booster...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-18-2018, 08:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,443
Posted By cw253748
Re: Radial tires

Thanks Dollar Bill. I found that same SEMA web site. Interesting read.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2018, 10:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,443
Posted By cw253748
Radial tires

Looking for some insight on the 19 inch radial tires for the model A. I read how good they make the car ride but a fellow in our model A club warned me about how the rims can crack when installing...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-08-2017, 10:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,617
Posted By cw253748
Re: Camber

Hey Mitch//Pa. How do you change your alignment machine to read inches? Mine reads only in degrees.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-29-2017, 10:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,001
Posted By cw253748
Re: caster tools

Hi Mitch. I too have aligned my model A with a modern alignment machine. My machine only does toe in degrees. I set my toe in to .06 degrees. Does your do inches or what did you set your toe in to?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-27-2016, 11:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,405
Posted By cw253748
Re: Pictures of my dash Hydro dipped in woodgrain

Barber31 is there a web site or business I can send mine to?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-22-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,597
Posted By cw253748
Re: rpm vs. mph

I just did Tom's math. I have 14.25 to center of hub cap with 19 inch tires. I get 2675 at 60 mph and 2006 at 45 mph with a 3.78 rear end
If I substitute a 4.11 rear end in the equation I get 2908...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-21-2016, 09:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,597
Posted By cw253748
Re: rpm vs. mph

Thanks Tom. I will measure my tire tomorrow and check my results.
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