Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2012, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 10,214
Re: Turn Signals in Front (or Back) You decide
Make sure you mount one of them next to the horn so every time you honk it says Ahhhh Ugggggg Lyyyyy
Just kidding, I like the original lines of the car and would go with cowl turn signals if I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2012, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,706
Re: oil pump and distributor plug
I believe many A's have the bolt there and works fine. The correct solution for appearance is the plug. In my case I ordered the Snyders oil pump retainer not realizing I had a bolt in my block....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2012, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 17,335
Re: Float a motor vs. stock mounts
You sound like a sane guy, if you run short you can call me a friend so now you're up to 4 again (maybe not locally)...
Was there ever an engineering study done by those who promote the frame...
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Forum: Model-A
10-09-2012, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 941
Re: Wood handle tire pump
If you can state that it actually works for inflating tires, I'll buy it (if shipping is decent). Probably as close as I'll get to an orignal. I think most repro's are ornamental only...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-08-2012, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 17,335
Re: Float a motor vs. stock mounts
I went the float a motor mounts on the rear of the engine and it made a huge reduction in vibrations especially around 30mph.
Not sure how much improvement I would have gotten just replacing the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2012, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 32,703
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2012, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,389
Re: They made a commercial about my wife!!
Thats why the fore fathers established laws like were allowed to have multiple model A's but only one wife :D!
I can deal with several project cars, but only one project sweetheart (or am I the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2012, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 27,387
Re: Do you use Mounted Dripping Oil Catch Pans?
Just remember with these catch cans/pans, you have to empty them. Otherwise it just fills up and drips on the floor again. I have a coating of kitty litter on the floor of the garage under the A and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2012, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,913
Re: Bad Day
Replaced the timing gear and now have the pan off. No signs of rod damage, but the little tool to hold the oil pump snapped off in the block (snyders). To make matters worse, it didn't hold the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2012, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 14,560
Re: Embarassing momments
Placed the wrong size ball on my trailer hitch when I had to pick the A up for a mechanical break down. Turned out to be a battery issue and I got it started with the hand crank. Drove the A up on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2012, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 13,606
Re: Blowing water out of radiator cap
I too am new to A's and typically order a lot of stuff online that sounds good while looking through catalogs but doesn't always get on the car. In the case of overflow from the quail I eventually...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2012, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,706
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2012, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,636
Re: oil leak
Ok, but I don't think it's worth very much by scrap weight
How much will you offer for the cotter pin...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2012, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,636
Re: oil leak
Oops,
I thought that cotter pin looked wrong and pulled it out the other day. What have I screwed up now?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2012, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,553
Re: Winter Storage Question
Anyone got a great solution for eliminating mouse scent after winter storage? Not sure if it's in the upholstery as much of the rock wool(?) seems to have been lost over the past few winters...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2012, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 39,069
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2012, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,796
Re: Brake roller tracks
I used a mapp gas torch recently and as others said, the rivet cools down pretty quick. Beat the heck out of it with my air hammer cold with no luck. Had to try about four times moving from the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2012, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,686
Re: Gilmore Model A/AA Museum...
Thought about going out in the "A" if I could get it running, but wouldn't want to be the first to leave a puddle of oil from the rear main...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2012, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 19,268
Re: Alternator -vs-generator
My goal is to keep as much original as I can afford (and stand).
That said I plan to rebuild the dead generator that the PO had swapped out for an alternator one day. As I recall, Ford had a lot...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2012, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 14,568
Re: Are air filters a bad idea?
Don't bother with the high boy from Snyders. It shook itself off the carb twice before I changed the hose that came with it. Then it shook the rubber mount for the air filter to pieces within 20...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-03-2012, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,913
Re: Bad Day
Thanks for the tip on turning the steering. I had thought about disconnecting the tie rod to get the linkage out of the way.
Strange design, since the timing cover is part of the front mount...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-03-2012, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,913
Re: Bad Day
Cam gear is definitely shot. Not turning when I hand crank the engine and the side visible with the cover removed has a missing tooth as well.
I assume this is a non-interference motor. When the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-03-2012, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,913
Re: Bad Day
Having trouble finding a swivel to get the last few oil pan bolts out, but no signs of metal fragments in the oil yet. Just for fun I pulled the distributor cap and cranked the engine. No movement on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-03-2012, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,913
Bad Day
Took the 31 roadster out for a parade and later a country drive. Everything worked great. Later I started her up to go on one more drive and half a mile from the house the throttle jammed and the...
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