Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2022, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,170
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2021, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,877
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2021, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 846
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2021, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,545
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2020, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,922
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2020, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,922
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2020, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,922
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2019, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,980
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2019, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,941
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2019, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,941
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2019, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,941
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2019, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,941
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.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2018, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,417
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2018, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,450
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2018, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,417
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2018, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,417
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2018, 12:57 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,643
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2018, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 8,527
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2018, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,443
Re: Radial tires
Thanks Dollar Bill. I found that same SEMA web site. Interesting read.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2018, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,443
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2017, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,617
Re: Camber
Hey Mitch//Pa. How do you change your alignment machine to read inches? Mine reads only in degrees.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2017, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,001
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?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2016, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,405
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2016, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,597
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2016, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,597
Re: rpm vs. mph
Thanks Tom. I will measure my tire tomorrow and check my results.
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