Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2017, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,277
Re: front pully
You sir are Quite correct,,,I should know better,, I do know better,
It won't happen again. Drivers side is always the left side!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2017, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,277
Re: front pully
To loosen the crankbolt I put on the tool, rest it against the right side frame and hit the starter.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2017, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,041
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2017, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,041
Re: Cracked Rear Main
One of these is original Babbitt, the other imposter is out of my rebabbited engine that I paid good money to have done,,,,never even bothered to put it together,it just didn't look right,,lots of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2017, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,356
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2017, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,005
Re: Model A era towbar
I bet that it is only one part of a complete tow bar, the rest of which you don't possess.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2017, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,083
Re: Brake floaters?
Have you had these off and taken any pics or made any measurements,,
it would be interesting to see exactly what they are about.
Some of us might like to make a set,, no need to reinvent the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2017, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,834
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2017, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,372
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2017, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,502
Re: Seat Upholstery Price
Thank you to everyone that responded to my inquiry,,,
all very thoughtful and well stated, thank you.
Fordbarn excellence at it's best!
I don't want a shoddy job, nor do I want it for free...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2017, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,502
Seat Upholstery Price
I got a quote for the price of re upholstery for the seats only, in a 30 tudor,,,
$1400.00,,, labor only, I furnish fabric.....
That seems insanely high to me,,, Thoughts?
I may soon be the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2017, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 9,304
Re: Will not start after engine rebuild
Run a compression check to eliminate mechanical possibilities.
I have seen new parts that are wrong on occasion.
Start there, then go to spark,and spark timing, a can of ether will cover the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2017, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,311
Re: How to evaluate wheels at swap meet
You can cut a round piece of 3/4 plywood larger than the rim, then cut two smaller pieces larger than the outer load bearing surface of the center hub, then screw them together.
When you set the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2017, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,610
Re: Balancing the crank shaft
The model A crankshaft was balanced from the factory and needs no extra weight added anywhere to balance it. The extra weight is added to dampen the racket from the rod and piston assembly flying up...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2017, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,959
Re: A real ebay "STEEL"
An adventure well thought out, perfectly executed, and successfully recovered from.
No one had to eat any Vienna sausages did they?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2017, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,959
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2017, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,292
Re: What is this?
Jim, I'll try to keep it simple,,
1. cable moves in and out to either,,,,
A. push CABLE IN to unlock the gear set so it can be used for overdrive. In this mode it freewheels while being...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2017, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,959
Re: A real ebay "STEEL"
I'd bet he wouldn't take the $1000.00, but offer an explanation and ask the fair price.
His reviews are too spotless to think anything else from my point of view.
It's too easy to jump to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2017, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 12,882
Re: Vibration removal tips and tricks. Have any?
I am not qualified to answer your questions in any scholastically educated way, only from the stance of actually doing it, of knowing how to go about getting it done to an acceptable functional...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2017, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,292
Re: What is this?
No electricity = no overdrive
lever on side of housing pulled forward= locked, cable pulled out.
To check this, put car in low gear with cable pushed in and the car can be rolled forward freely...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2017, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,985
Re: Head Gasket Confusion
My mom all ways told me, son when you get old and grey,,,
DO NOT!!! EVER!!! get your prep-H mixed up with your Indian Head Shellac,,,,
to get my head out at that point would take a crane,,,
but I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2017, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,985
Re: Head Gasket Confusion
Ok so it was a bit irritating,,,
Did it work? I'll try most things once, sometimes twice.
Will I never ever have to pull it forever because it leaked?
So how much is that question worth,,just...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2017, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,959
Re: A real ebay "STEEL"
I wouldn't assume that he's any more than a hard working nice guy,,,
His rating is 100% and nothing that he has sold has ever been $1000.00.
I would look for other causes,,,,,,
after all, aren't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2017, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,292
Re: What is this?
You want to leave it in the locked position,,,,
The transmission is missing so the automatic lockout is missing, it will not work if the lever is in the lock position, when the lever is in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2017, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 12,882
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