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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 142
Posted By Joe K
Re: Brakes

Probably not hub out of round but certainly something is "stuck."

The "eccentric" of the rear wheel brake shaft is likely stuck and prevents any "equalization" between shoes. This is a common...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 571
Posted By Joe K
Re: Holes not lined up on Universal Housing

Matched clam shells and rear bearing retainers are readily available. As in less than $25 for the set of three.

Ebay, Berts, other places have them. Gentleman in Lexington, MA probably...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By Joe K
Re: Upper Front floorboard reinforcements?

This is where "sectioning" an original board might come in handy - and some investigations with the "high-end" router bit producers.

Popular among the colonial furniture reproducers are...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 514
Posted By Joe K
Re: Timing gears

I'm not sure the original was macerated. More likely laminated. I would never go below this in a gear but there have been a lot of gears come and gone over the years and I expect macerated was...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-23-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,311
Posted By Joe K
Re: Town Car

AKA, the "Poor Man's Lincoln."

Which - if you're in that market - you don't bother with the low end "loss leaders."

Which besides the ongoing depression, explains.

Joe K
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-22-2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By Joe K
Re: model A airplane carburetor?

The manifold "hot spot" seems to agree with the Model A dimension (slightly higher than the centerline of the exhaust ports) but I'm not sure a Model A exhaust manifold would be the manifold of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-22-2024, 08:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 731
Posted By Joe K
Re: Model B engine in an A

The Model B engine benefits from the stronger bottom end. But its challenged by a weaker upper end (cracks)

Most if not all of the horsepower difference between the two engines is in the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-20-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,202
Posted By Joe K
Re: Cheap Gas

I remember 26 cents per gallon from about 1964. And riding with a gallon can placed in the mousetrap rack behind the seat of my bicycle.

I imagine today a cop would pull you over for that.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-20-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 805
Posted By Joe K
Re: beneath the'31 PU floor mat is???

A hinge and a door to maintain the battery?

Well, one hopes.

Joe K
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-19-2024, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By Joe K
Re: Timing gear cover

Or leave the threaded hole with a threaded "plug" - so the next generation can query their board "does anyone know why this threaded plug was used at this location?"

Joe K
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-19-2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By Joe K
Re: Timing gear cover

The small differences between covers are shown at https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/timingcovers.htm


Joe K
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-19-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By Joe K
Re: Timing gear cover

It would be cast iron.

Welding/Brazing might make an issue with "warpage."

You might "flatten" it after the fact with sandpaper glued to a tablesaw table.

JB weld might be a better fix...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-19-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,104
Posted By Joe K
Re: Narrow bed or wide bed

Model A truck beds have a tendency to show up converted to "trailers" - frequently using the Model A front axle (with two springs) underneath.

I think a trifle small for trailer use - but I can...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-19-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,104
Posted By Joe K
Re: Narrow bed or wide bed

Model A "Closed Cab" trucks follow in three patterns.

The squarish 28-29 Pattern body which has body parts recycled from 26-27 Model T production and a fabric top on wooden bows.

The not so...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-18-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By Joe K
Re: Upper Front floorboard reinforcements?

The swap over from "dovetailed" board (so called Linderman Construction) to plywood was done more or less with the transfer to the 30-31 Models.

The boards (and their metal reinforcements) are...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-18-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 991
Posted By Joe K
Re: Frame numbers

I have a Model A engine (painted red) that likely was an "Allstate" replacement engine.

No number. Never had one from the look of the numberpad.

Do you think anyone would mind if I numbered...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,104
Posted By Joe K
Re: Narrow bed or wide bed

The narrow bed is almost "unusable" as a means to carry anything. Maybe pieces of wood not to exceed 6' in length. And the width is narrower than a piece of plywood is wide.

I've carried...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,531
Posted By Joe K
Re: Synchronized Transmission

For a while, 600W oil was (um) substituted with something else. There was complaints on the quart cans of oil everyone was buying from "proven" Model A vendors.

One of the nice features of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 08:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 752
Posted By Joe K
Re: 1929 TwoLite headlamps w/ LED turn signals

The parking lights in the Twolite system are two wires to the main driving lights (high beam/low beam) and a single wire to the parking light. (ref:...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By Joe K
Re: Fluted Headlight lenses?

Interesting concept. Not apparently being taught in US business schools.

Joe K
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,082
Posted By Joe K
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine

"Rod conversons" CAN be a source of parts.

More than once I've bought from someone who "rodded."

"I can sell you everything but the body and the frame which I've 'boxed.'"

The last...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 406
Posted By Joe K
Re: 28-29 splash aprons on 31?

Gaslight makes them for everyone.

https://gaslightauto.storesecured.com/items/Model-A-Parts/list.htm

Joe K
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 752
Posted By Joe K
Re: 1929 TwoLite headlamps w/ LED turn signals

You don't say if the Parking light bulb in the headlight is LED or the original 3cp filament.

I could see an LED in COLOR in that location/application. Strobe red possibly. Or if you want to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,531
Posted By Joe K
Re: Synchronized Transmission

I can go from first to second without double clutching.

From second to third I can do it - but it's a lot easier to double clutch.

Funny. When I first got the Model A and before any work on...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,107
Posted By Joe K
Re: What did he do?

It's been 25 years since I bought a set of Westcott Fenders. I've seen others of unnamed manufacture at the Epping flea market that I would guess were about half the weight.

Its a different...
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