Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 08:36 AM
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Re: Passenger Door Handle
Just an FYI only... no idea if relevant.
On a side note I was told by Snyders that door knobs they sold would not work with fordor cars with external lock as result of the door profile.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,587
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2024, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 746
Re: Speedometer Cable- A Grease Pump?
Thanks.
It creates such a mess..even behind the speedometer. The cable is also missing a stay on the speedometer end. Something is just not right about the entire cable and given some of the less...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2024, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 746
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2024, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 746
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2024, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 746
Re: Speedometer Cable- A Grease Pump?
Update...
I added one additional step that I did not do before.. flushed the grease (it was thick) out of the speedometer cable and gear assembly and oiled both.
Will see..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2024, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 746
Speedometer Cable- A Grease Pump?
Looking for advice on a reoccurring issue where from what I can determine my Speedometer cable is pumping up grease/oil from U -Joint into speedometer.
First thought was over greasing the U...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2024, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 630
Re: 1929 Model 'A' Toolbox (Wooden Kind)
I have a spin-off question and/or assumption.
The bag is small so I assume the other tools were just tossed under the seat?
If under the seat the tools would just rattle around on the floor...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2024, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 519
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2024, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 355
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2024, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 355
1929 Fordor Windlace Front Doors Mounting Location
Q. 1929 Fordor Windlace for the Front Doors, Mounting Location. Is the front lateral windlace strips that are parallel to cowl panels/Front Window Pillers mounted to the door or on the side with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2024, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 848
Re: Tightening Body Bolts - how much is too much
That is a good question. I would like to hear comments on this as well.
With standard nut and lock washers I had an issue keeping them from loosening up and avoiding misaligned the doors from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2024, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 773
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2024, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 773
Re: Another Number found on my block
The font of your stamped number looks identical to mine, especially the number "4"
Same length of number as well.
Being in Michigan and yourself California I do not see any correlation but so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2024, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 773
Another Number found on my block
I have a 1931 engine A4560... The number looks original to block
And I just found another number on the block manifold side right below the Head stamped in larger font 45622 the remaining part of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2024, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 518
Re: Clunking noise when hand cranking.
So far no noticeable knocks.
I just replaced the head gasket as it was weeping oil with trace amounts of water in the oil and tested positive for exhaust gases in radiator fluid.
I also had an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2024, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 518
Re: Clunking noise when hand cranking.
I think you are right.
The pulley has slop and the sound it makes is identical
And the sound is timed with hand crank on pull up and push down
Thank You!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2024, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 518
Clunking noise when hand cranking.
https://youtu.be/XrZ47lEZm_8?si=xDQKOSJeadFWTqBZ
Clunking noise when hand cranking. Only noticed when I tested hand crank for the first time. No plugs installed.
I am thinking this is not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2024, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 12,603
Re: The 60-A, B, C Fordor Sedans
Just an FYI to the thread.
I have a Briggs 60C 195-283
The engine is not original and no date on firewall but the firewall is smooth and well painted.
The car is a body off restoration.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2023, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,140
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2023, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,140
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2023, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,140
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2023, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,140
Re: Model A Tapping sound
Thank you for your comment
Ya... unfortunately non-adjustable.
That is on my list as well and agree a conversion would be best.
I was told eventually the excessive tolerances would lead to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2023, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,140
Re: Model A Tapping sound
Update.
I just tried a head gasket leak detector tester. RELD from Amazon. Did not think it could work in model A due to non pressurized cooling but after warming up the engine the color of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2023, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,140
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