Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2019, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 517
Re: Install generator
If you remove the generator pulley bolt, be sure it's real tight when you finish the job.
I saw one come loose at the national meet about 10 years ago, and it broke the water pump, tore up the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2019, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 932
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2019, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 226
Re: Generator Brush Adjustment
The ground brush is the one with the short bare ground wire, and the closer you move the adjustable brush to the ground brush, the more you LOWER the output. For normal driving, about 2 to 3 amps...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2019, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 504
Re: Rebuilt Powerhouse will not motor
I have one of those "smart" chargers, and only bought it because it was so cheap at a swap meet. I consider it a stupid charger, and never use it. My Sears 6 amp 6/12 volt with an ammeter is by far...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2019, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 382
Re: Bolt sizes for condenser
Be sure you use the thick insulating washer, which fits directly against the screw head, or the condenser terminal screw will bottom out before the metal strap is tight, and you may twist the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2019, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 658
Re: U Joint Service
Maybe I'm thinking in the wrong terms, but I always think of radial play as the side to side movement, which is how a Model A U joint works.
I think of rotational play as the slop you can feel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2019, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Model A generators
What Mike said Kurt said. LOL
Too bad Ford didn't use the powerhouse for all the years.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2019, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 932
Re: Shift Tower & shift lever
Be sure the flywheel cover is dialed in, and be make sure the input shaft bearings are good, as well as the bushing or bearing in the end of the crankshaft (pilot bearing).
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2019, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 813
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2019, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 517
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2019, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 367
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2019, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 584
Re: 1928 Oil Pan
The dipper tray has baffles, so the pan needs to be removed to clean ALL the sludge, no matter which pan you use.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2019, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 787
Re: Is a Horn Relay Necessary?
If the horn draws 5 amps, then make sure the switch, wire, and relay (if used) are rated for at least 10 amps. If you use a relay, then the switch and wire to the relay can be rated for less amps...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2019, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 410
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2019, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 778
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2019, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,162
Re: Gear ratio
I put a 5.5 head and a 3.27 ring and pinion on my friend's 31 wide bed pickup, and it's the perfect driving machine.
The rest of the engine and pickup is all stock.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2019, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 14,778
Re: U-Joint Prepacking
I thought that worthless Photobucket stopped holding people's pictures hostage, but I guess they are back at it again.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2019, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 931
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2019, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,479
Re: Mysterious chips in the oil
Probably junk from the rebuild, but at this point the safest thing to do is pull the pan, oil pump, and crankshaft, then thoroughly clean the engine.
Adding a valve cover oil filter would be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2019, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,807
Re: What revs at 60MPH
I would say yes, and for more speed, I'd install 3.27 gears or overdrive.
40 to 45 is an enjoyable speed, but you need to find some good Wisconsin roads for that. Too many fool drivers in Minnesota.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2019, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 484
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-02-2019, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 470
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2019, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 690
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2019, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 615
Re: Generator problems
I like to adjust the cutout to close at 6 to 7 volts.
A car battery connected to the cutout case and input will close at this voltage, but many won't close until a higher voltage is reached.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2019, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 999
Re: 28 Tudor Sedan
Smart move to keep everything original. That'll make it much easier to fix, and keep the value up. I'd forget the rear luggage rack, as they bounce a lot. Tudor's can carry a lot on the rear floor if...
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