Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2022, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 614
Re: Water Pump shaft end play
Brattons pn 12500 in front of the pump, behind, (kind of inside) the fan pulley is probably what you need. Make sure you are not using a 2 blade steel fan. If necessary get the aluminum one for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2022, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 784
Re: overtight axle nuts
I think larrys40 is on target with a 100lbs. I have read of a way to cut new threads. Old time fix. Clean the threads on the axle of grease and grime. Jack car up so the axle in need will spin...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2022, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 462
Re: Generator Belt Installation
I wonder what a person would do with a modern car if the pulley broke, bumper fell off (wire ties?) car got rusty or brakes just wore out. Should we just drive our A’s into oblivion? What ever...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2022, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,663
Re: My tire story.
TMC. Yes that can be a problem using the wrong tire lubricant. I bought 2 gallons back in 2004. I have part one gallon left. Naturally the one of the original plastic bottles developed a crack...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2022, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 462
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2022, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,663
Re: My tire story.
I have been a Model A Tire Dealer for many years and this could be a problem that will not go away. If any black part of another tire touches where a whitewall is present the whitewall some how...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2022, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,507
Re: Battery connections
Something to remember. Dielectric Grease is a insulator of electricity and NOT a conductor of electricity.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2022, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,177
Re: Why does it Lean?
We have corrected the problem if not to severe. This can happen when installing a new spring if not careful. The problem can be caused by all stated above. Put the car on a level surface. Loosen the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2022, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 737
Re: Idle temperature
Different fans will more air than other. John Mcvoy did a test years ago. I think at idle the two blade did the best.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2022, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 653
Re: Cleaning Inside The Engine
Be careful of oven cleaner or other caustically chemicals that could affect the aluminum pistons and other components. Power washing is good and a blow dry. Get rid of all the water and wipe, spray...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2022, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,464
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2022, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,464
Re: What am I doing wrong.
To me it sounds like you did a lot wrong. Drums are to be swedged to the hubs. This process involves a proper press and proper anvil installed. The press and anvil must be able to withstand the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2022, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 517
Re: WWII Ration truck
I have a 1929 Briggs Fodor converted into a CC PU that I am restoring. It was close to A Frankinstien car when I received it. I had never seen anything like it. The car was about 80% complete, but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2022, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 340
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2022, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 884
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2022, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,272
Re: How in heck does this thing work? (Nu rex)
Why must you time the engine perfect?
Gap the points correctly. The starting point is, timing pin in dimple, distributor body on distributor base, then move the spark lever until the upper plate...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2022, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 522
Re: Rough Idle / Smoke out of tailpipe
Just because a machine shop machined the manifold doesn’t mean it was done right or installed right. It shouldn’t leak. There is a slight chance blue smoke coming from the manifold connection or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2022, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,150
Re: Gone 8 miles!!! Questions? Problems.
If you need help, it sounds like you do, why not say where you are. Maybe someone knowable could stop by and help you. It seems you are over your head with problems.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2022, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,046
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2022, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 884
Re: Exhaust System
If 12 volts causes such a strain on the ring gear, starter and Bendix, why not just use 6volts?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2022, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,178
Re: compression
6.1 Xs 14.7 = 90 lbs compression reading.
5.5 Xs 14.7 = 80 lbs compression reading
4.2 Xs 14.7 = 60 lbs compression reading
Or divide the compression reading by 14.7 for the compression...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2022, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 5,655
Re: Autopsy of Broken "B" Engine
I personally would not drive a stock Model A chassis at a high speed, primarily for safety reasons. A destroyed Model A is cheap to replace compared to life and property. That is just me.
I know...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2022, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,240
Re: Bratton's Catalog
I have been buying Model A parts for over 65 years. First it was junk yards, no catalogs, then Ford dealerships, no catalog then JC Whitney and finally a catalog. We were in heaven drooling over...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2022, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,080
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2022, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,355
Re: crank mount engage
I do not disagree with the above, but. It might not be a Model A crank, just a lookalike. I have seen hand cranks at swap meets that are a bit larger in diameter than the Model A. Compare to a...
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