Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 10:16 AM
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Re: Model A Show/Swap, Trexlertown, PA, 4/28
Very nicely organized meet. Lots of Model A's on display. Excellent flea market with reasonable prices on parts. Well run food court in the firehouse and very nice pricing on the food. In the flea...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 10:01 AM
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Re: Cowl light follow up
My Victoria has the reproduction wiring harness with the turn signals built-in. In my car, the cowl lights function as turn signals in all light switch positions, and in the parking light position....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:33 AM
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Re: Source for dome light wood???
Hi Marshall. Does the wood in the pictures look like the piece of wood you need? If so, the pictures are of the dome light in my 190A Victoria which is a Murray car.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 08:23 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 08:19 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2024, 08:20 AM
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Re: Installing cowl lights
The wood block fits between the bracket (AKA Strainer) inside of the cowl and cowl skin panel. Its purpose is to prevent bending the internal bracket while tightening the arm attachment nut. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2024, 08:11 AM
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Re: 3 window coupe
Ford made a few prototype Model "A" 3-window coupes that did not go into production. At least one of the prototypes has survived and is privately owned on the West Coast.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2024, 08:09 AM
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Re: 3 window coupe
Ford made a few prototype Model "A" 3-window coupes. At least one has survived and is privately owned on the West Coast.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2024, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 23
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Re: Motor Meter or Quail
Neither the Motor Meter or the Thermo-Quail are effective in warning you of an imminent over heat. Both let you know when the over heating is occurring. So these two accessories are cosmetic in my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 11:21 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 10:12 AM
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Re: engine compression levels.
My rule of thumb is that Model A & Model B engines with stock cylinder heads will run well on compression gauge readings as ow as 50 psig, and no more than a 5 psig difference between cylinders.
By...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 09:56 AM
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Re: engine compression levels.
Absolute compression pressure = (4.22x14.7)+14.7.
Gauge compression Pressure = 4.22x14.7.
We work with gauges. Scientists work with absolute pressure.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 07:50 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 05:56 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 09:57 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 09:47 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 07:57 AM
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Re: A newbie needs help!
It is probable that the engine is not the car's original, so the engine number is a poor choice for a VIN. If you have an existing registration for the car, use the VIN on it. In my Model A's, I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 10:01 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 09:50 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 08:03 AM
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Condenser Capacity
While researching V8 service bulletins for info pertaining to the Model "A,"I stumbled upon this chart of condenser capacities.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 21
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Re: How tight should the...
There needs to be some compression of the springs to enable the joint to take-up wear of the balls and cups, so the ball joints do not develop free play.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 07:31 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 10:01 AM
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Differential Pinion Gear Bearing Preload
nkaminar in Post #3 is correct, the torques in the following service bulletins are the torques necessary to turn the pinion resulting from tightening the jam nuts. In other words, you tighten the jam...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 09:32 AM
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Re: How tight should the...
I researched all of the Ford Service Bulletins 1928 through 1942 and there is no quantitative instruction about tightening the drag link and tie rod end plugs. I use the 25% spring compression...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 24
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Re: Oil Pump Shaft
Here is the Service Bulletin regarding the undercut oil pump shaft. There is a picture of B-6608 Undercut Shaft on Vince Falter's Ford Barn https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/boilpumpshaft.htm
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