Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2023, 11:41 AM
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28-29 radiator baffle
Folks my 29 roadster does not have a baffle in the top tank and seems like I loose a lot of water. are some with baffles and some without
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2023, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 644
radio
Radio cuts off with engine running
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2023, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,272
tire beads
Are tire beads the best way to balance Model a tires. Will they wear the inside of the tube? someone said he just aligns the valve stem with a point on the tire.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2023, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,247
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2023, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,219
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2023, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,235
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2023, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,258
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2023, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,819
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2023, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,219
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2023, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,219
Roto button moved out of timing
Had some trouble with points and distributer so changed distributer and retimed. Would not hit but sounded like on intake stroke back through carburetor. Checked timing and rotor had moved 1/4 to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2022, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 816
Model A numbers
I have seen a lot of posts on Model A numbers but I have a question. My 29 Roadster has a # A808223 which is a December 28 number. My number is on the title for 29 and I Do know the 29 had outside...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2022, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 697
Re: four door door latch spring
Mine is straight windshield. I took one out left rear and it had a star on it so I ordered the spring set from Snyders for that latch. The one heavy Plunger spring fit but I had to drill the rivet...
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Forum: Model-A
10-06-2022, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 359
four door latches
I need door latch for 1930 four door the whole thing or just the part with the plunger in it. I have the one with a diamond emblem but could use the Swiss for the left rear door.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2022, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 697
four door door latch spring
I have a door latch on my town sedan that the spring broke. It's one with the diamond emblem not Swiss. I have new spring but cannot for the life of me get it in behind the plunger. Has any one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2022, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 342
4 door latch
I can't identify my latch on 4 door sedan all I can see is patent applied for 1440. and does anyone have diagram for all the springs that come with the Swiss or Toledo
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2022, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 888
Drooping door handles
Seems like all four door handles droop down when doors are latched. Seems they all did at same time has anyone had this problem and replaced the springs. They are expensive in all catalogs
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2022, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,188
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2022, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,017
Re: Turn signal using existing tail lights
I reckon I forgot in the beginning that they were wired up and worked. I run a separate wire to each brake light for the signal from the indicator. The run was left as it was and so was the brake...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2022, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,017
Re: Turn signal using existing tail lights
[QUOTE=jdpalmer;2155196]Ok so the original wiring to the brake and run light you leave out at rear and run through the turn signal. You don’t run extra wire back to the rear brake light’s for signals?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2022, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,017
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-05-2022, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,017
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2022, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Re: Zenith 2 carb
mine was leaking because float valve was not holding and it appeared to be leaking around the bolt on the bottom but it doesn't have any gas in its hole to leak. mine was coming from overflow hole in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2022, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 930
Front wheel bearings
Does anyone know the timken number for the front wheel bearings and has anyone brought them from local auto parts store.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2022, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,513
Engine tempture
If water temperature stays around 160 by front of radiator with heat gauge but engine block with heat gauge measures around 190 is this normal on very hot day idling
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2021, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,492
Re: Wood graining
I used Grain-it and it came out real good with their plate and roller and it's ford original. I have also tried with paint and strips with small brush which does good but it's far from original....
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