Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2021, 11:55 PM
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Views: 997
Re: Battery charger
I bought a Schumacher when I read a similar thread on Ford Barn a couple of years ago and I thought I would try one, even tho I have always used Deltran battery Tenders in the past with no problems....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2020, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,103
Re: Never started 55 year old rebuild
Hi Merrell. Here is a recent thread with a lot of good info similar to what you are asking.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1967512#post1967512
The Model A oiling system is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2020, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 638
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2020, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 678
Re: U Joint Inner Cover
Hmmm, Just seen a couple of those on e-bay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1929-1930-1931-Model-A-Ford-2-U-JOINT-Housings-Driveshaft-to-Transmission/303803986368?hash=item46bc20f1c0:g:Rj4AAOSwhodfuDgI
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2020, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 678
Re: U Joint Inner Cover
And here all this time I thought the rear axle turned the rear wheels to move the car forward.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2020, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,348
Re: Starter Mechanism
if you have a couple of 6v starters available you can mix field coils and make twp 12v starters.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2020, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 863
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2020, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,261
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2020, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,249
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2020, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,611
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2020, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 644
Re: About spark plug gap
In laymen's terms, The Model A engine is an inefficient design that needs a big spark to light the fire.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-18-2020, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,072
Re: new battery goin dead
Yes confusing because at first he said it was negative ground then changed it to positive ground.
Regardless I believe he has his answer, leaving the key on will drain the battery. As he said in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-18-2020, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,072
Re: new battery goin dead
Well first off the OP said the only wiring is the ignition circuit so he shouldn't have to look too far. Second if he does as you suggest and does have a short he will be putting 6 volts directly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2020, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 838
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2020, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 829
Re: where the steering wheel wires go?
No, there most certainly is a black wire. The black wire is for the tail light as Ruth stated. The tail light is on anytime the light switch is not in the 'off' position.
I know of some that tie...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2020, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,989
Re: New Manufactured Zenith Carburators
Chuck. Basically stock engine with Snyder 5.5 head.
Update: I found the problem. The hole for the throttle shaft was way too BIG, sucking in air. Made the engine run super lean and would not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2020, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,541
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2020, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,335
Re: Tighten the 21" rims straight
They are ceramic beads you install in your tubes to balance your tires. I installed 4oz in all my tires and seem to work good.
As stated above they will not cure run out. That is why I put my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2020, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,335
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2020, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,335
Re: Tighten the 21" rims straight
I don't have a solution for but what i did is put the worst wheel for the spare, the two straightest on the front and then installed dyna-beads in all five tires. Seen to help.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2020, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,658
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2020, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 504
Re: Replacing fuel shut off problem
AA Trucks have left handed threads on the dually rear wheels . And yes, Chrysler products also had left handed threads on one side and right handed threads on the other.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2020, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,434
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2020, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 778
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2020, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 441
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