Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2024, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2024, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 622
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2024, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 622
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2024, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 622
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2023, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 595
Re: Powerhouse overcharging
5 brush, called P2 in the Restorer article last year. Battery is new, all contacts cleaned, new earth strap. I'll check the field coil ground again.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2023, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 595
Powerhouse overcharging
Having stripped,cleaned everything, replaced field coils, fitted a diode kit in the cutout, it now charges well, TOO well. I can't get it to drop below 20amps at cruising speed. I've read quite a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2023, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 903
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2023, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 903
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2023, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 848
Re: Horn/light switch problem
Sorry, forget my original post! I have very carefully done the continuity test between the bottom horn terminal and earth again, in certain positions it WILL earth out so I need to pull the rod and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2023, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 848
Horn/light switch problem
I took this '28 RPU apart about 12 yrs ago and I'm finally at the last stages of re-assembly.
Overhauled the Sparton horn, fooled around taking the horn rod out to cleanup the horn button, all...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2022, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,540
Re: 12volt or not?
Thanks for the opinions, my gut feeling is to stay 6v. I have an Optima on my Model A and that's the route I will go.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2022, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,540
12volt or not?
My battery just died. Is now the time to think of 12v? Bearing in mind this is a 23,000 mile original paint & interior car and bone stock otherwise.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2021, 02:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,303
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2021, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,017
Re: cool old french ford for sale
I'm no expert on Matford, but I don't think that model had the 85hp at any time, it should have been 60. I have seen pictures of a couple still with the 4main motor. Has the grille been messed about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2021, 02:50 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,228
Re: Facel Vega
Drove an HK500 once, could have bought it for £4000 but didn't have £4000!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-02-2021, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,945
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2021, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,547
Re: English De Luxe Fordor for Dave Bockman
My friend Bert Thomas had an E28 AF Tudor, I could outrun it with my Model T. Gutless! My mate Willy had 30 RHD Fordor with leather interior, the new owner 'vandalised' it by fitting a Lebarron...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-21-2021, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,226
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-21-2021, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,226
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2021, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,090
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2021, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,091
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2021, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,091
Re: E28 powerhouse generator parts
Super glue worked, but now it won't charge. I had been trying to reduce the charge from 10amps 'cos I knew that would boil a lead-acid battery and I am running an Optima and had no idea what...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2021, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,091
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2021, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,091
E28 powerhouse generator parts
Just broke my generator. As this an early pre Oct 28 5 brush unit, this part is probably unobtainable. Guess I have to try a repair.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2021, 01:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,259
Re: stromberg elictronic distributor
Only problem I had was starting on 6volt, the battery had to be fully charged otherwise the starter robbed the dizzy of power. Changed back to helmet and it fires up even if left for a month
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