Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2021, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 321
Re: Cut code for lock cylinder?
The cut code for A1213 is 23542 this tells him how deep to make each cut, he will also need to know how much space between the cuts or spacing. Use Briggs & Stratton Gas Cap spacing. Most door locks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2021, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 261
Re: Speeedometer
Sometimes you can get the magnet loosened up without taking everything apart. But it will usually stick again and break something when the odometer tries to turn over a big number. For it to work...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 404
Re: Pop out key
A 28-29 and early 30 with a oval speedometer uses a B1 blank.
A late 30 and 31 with a round speedometer uses a blank that is only available from Model A parts vendors, and very pricey.
However ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 404
Re: Pop out key
Go to any locksmith that can cut keys from code and tell him the cut code for A1042 is 33155. Tell him to use Briggs & Stratton Gas Cap spacing on a B1 blank.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2020, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,040
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2020, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,909
Re: help needed w/steering wheel problem
Before you put the spider and clip on the bottom of the horn rod it should spin easy without rubbing on the steering wheel. If it is tight in the bushing keep sanding until it spins easy. They...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-19-2020, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 958
Re: Instrument Panel Lamp
It looks like your car originally had the early 30 gas tank with the oval speedometer, and someone replaced the gas tank with a late 30 tank that uses a round speedometer. To make everything fit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-17-2020, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,078
Re: Instrument Panel Light
Sounds like your lite has been replaced with a replacement of some sort.
This is a original lamp with one contact.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-16-2020, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 660
Re: KR Wilson Combination Machine Raising Block
I have, it bores from the bottom up and leaves a very rough finish. You have to bore it out about .005 th undersize then smooth and bring out to final size with a precision cylinder hone I use a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2020, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 660
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-13-2020, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,119
Re: Speedometer Calibration
Are you speaking from actual hands on experience from calibrating speedometers, or theory.
Yes springs are not linear, however the effect of the magnetic field from the rotating magnet on the cup...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2020, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,119
Re: Speedometer Calibration
Kept playing with it and Googleing and it seems that spring tension affects the slow speeds more and the magnetism affects the fast speeds more.
With that in mind I was able to get it calibrated to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2020, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,119
Re: Speedometer Calibration
Thanks for the information.
I can charge the magnets, they usually jump up 10 or 15 MPH after charging, I can also remove some or all of the charge with coils, but have never had to do that.
If the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2020, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,119
Re: Speedometer Calibration
That is true for a lot of speedometers but some of them are reading low at slow speeds and high at fast speeds, or they are not liner. That is what I am trying to learn how to correct.
If they are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2020, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,119
Re: Speedometer Calibration
I am not a speedometer repairman, just a hobby guy that likes to do most of my own work instead of sending stuff out and paying other people to do my hobby.
I am not a speedometer expert I am trying...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2020, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,119
Speedometer Calibration
I have a box full of spare speedometers that I have been working on.
I have got most of them working and calibrated, I have built tools to calibrate them on the bench using cable rpm's versus MPH it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2020, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,342
Re: how to loosen stuck motor
If all the suggestions above do not work, you sometimes have to take it apart. And sometimes if it is really stuck, you might have to use a BFH hammer to get the pistons out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2020, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 626
Re: Re-setting oval speedometer
I have heard several times on more than one forum (never reset the trip on the move) I opened up a speedometer to take a look and I cannot see anything that would cause damage or any other issues...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2020, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 496
Re: KEM Condenser
Those old condensers are made with two long ribbons of tinfoil separated with a paper ribbon that is soaked in grease. The grease will dry out after 20 or 25 years and the condenser will no longer...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2020, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 817
Re: Headlight Focus Procedure
The instructions above are for original type bulbs with filaments of original shape and location.
Most replacement bulbs sold today have filaments that are shaped different, and at a different...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2020, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 373
Re: Headlight Lens Difference
The lens on the left is a parts store replacement. I think the one on the right is a original Ford lens. Most original Ford lens have a very small mold number about 1 inch below the word Top, none...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2020, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,375
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2020, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 657
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2020, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 623
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-05-2020, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 325
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