Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2021, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 739
Re: New floor boards and battery
I've run into Baltic Birch in both 4x8 and 5x5 sheets. I find that the 4x8 are generally US or Canadian made (we have a lot of Canadian lumber on the west coast), while the 5x5 come in from Europe. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2021, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,125
Re: Adding turn signals
For my pickup I used a SignalStat and installed it using the cowl lights (modified for two filament bulbs, and amber lenses) and the rear brake lights. Only thing that looks a bit sketchy is the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2021, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 663
Re: Zenith Troubles
I've found that some upper bodies have such corrosion on the float valve seat that you will never get a liquid tight seal. I deep six those uppers.
JayJay
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2021, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 445
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2021, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 663
Re: Zenith Troubles
And to further complicate things, if you install the main jet before you put in the cap jet, the tool will bind up against the main jet and make you think the cap jet has seated before it really has....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2021, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 728
Re: Engine Paint Color
Chambr - Mac's Auto Parts (https://www.macsautoparts.com/) (Ecklers) has a showroom in Titusville FL, not too far from where you are in Lake Mary. You could get a trip to the coast and pick up your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2021, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 654
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2021, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 654
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2021, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 654
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2021, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 352
Re: Back Window Fit in '29 Briggs Fordor
I'm not sure the issue is "driver" vs. "show queen", what Brent is talking about is sustainability of the fix. You should be able to lay a straightedge across the part in question to see if it's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2021, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 288
Re: My Zenith
More filters is almost always good, but remember you already have at least two and maybe three - the sediment bowl and fine filter therein, the inlet filter in the carburetor, and perhaps a pencil...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2021, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,102
Re: Distributor dilemma
Yeah, one time I forgot to reconnect the high voltage wire from the coil to the distributor. It took me a few minutes to think back with "well, what have I done since it was running last" to figure...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2021, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 478
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2021, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 606
Re: Plate Glass, Briggs or Murray Sedan
Shew - Looks like laminated safety glass to me.
On another note, that is lovely woodgraining on the garnish molding. Would you please PM me with who did it, or did you do it yourself?
JayJay
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2021, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 266
Installing distributor lower shaft
So last night I bemoaned that the distributor I pulled out to rebuild has a bad one-piece shaft, and I will reinstall a new two-piece shaft. I know the engagement on the lower end of the lower shaft...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2021, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 478
One piece distributor shaft?
I pulled my Town Sedan's distributor today to rebuild it and immediately noticed that someone had been there before (not surprising in 90 years) - the collar to shaft connection was not the nice...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2021, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 710
Re: Vacuum Wiper motor removal
Yes, you need to push the windshield open. At the far end of the sliders, then lock in place with the hand nuts. You will be able to get to the screw heads with the windshield fully open.
JayJay
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2021, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 837
Re: flywheel info
Les Andrews Vol. II has a discussion on how to lighten an A flywheel, including diagrams of where to remove metal.
Not trying at all to start a discussion on whether you should do this.
JayJay
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2021, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 302
Re: Nut size on the generator pulley
Am I seeing thinks in this picture, or is there a jam nut on the end of that threaded shaft, with no bolt head visible on the front of the bracket?
JayJay
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2021, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 606
Re: Plate Glass, Briggs or Murray Sedan
That's what is called, in the biz, "destructive testing". There are some other "nondestructive" ways you might get a clue, see attached.
In the picture with my gnarly fingers, the line you see...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2021, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 606
Re: Plate Glass, Briggs or Murray Sedan
Rick - this may help - I wrote up the process I used to remove the window glass to replace the felts at https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=291297&highlight=window+glass+removal. If you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2021, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 606
Re: Plate Glass, Briggs or Murray Sedan
Rick - I have an original-interior Town Sedan, and removing the door panels to get to the glass and felt channel assemblies is not a huge deal. I did it to all four of the doors. You need to be very...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2021, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,102
Re: Distributor dilemma
Ian - If it ran last year on the old distributor but not this year, and you haven't done anything else to the car, chances are your timing should be OK.
Before you start disassembling the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2021, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 933
Re: zenith 2 carburetor
Typo for "mfgs"? Kinda same question when he referred to "mags" in the post immediately preceding.
My fingers aren't as nimble as they used to be.
JayJay
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2021, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 416
Re: What happened to my horn?
I once found a brush spring had been overcompressed and the brush was barely making contact, that gave it a very weak ahooga, more like a oaah. Tightening the adjuster screw just bound it up. Took it...
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