Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2021, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,437
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2020, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 949
Steering box.
I put a thread on earlier about slop in the steering on my 51 ford coupe. Coupeman sent me the instruction to fixing it. I adjusted it this morning an got 90% out. Now it don’t go back to center did...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2020, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,716
Re: Brake kit
It is always good to put Flat head teds on any Model A. I have them on two A work great.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2020, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,350
Automatic in A
Because of bad legs an love of driving my A. Wondering has anyone put or seen an automatic trans in an A.. an what it takes. The one I was thinking about putting it in has the engine from Antique...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2020, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,602
Re: Master cylinder
Chris would the larger piston push more fluid or more pressure to the wheels. An how for should the rod go into the master cylinder.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2020, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,602
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2020, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,363
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2020, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,363
Avatar ford.
What is the difference or is there any in the shoebox an Avatar . I never herd of Avatar in 74 years until now.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2020, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,602
Re: Master cylinder
Charlie the car was did not have good brakes when I bought it. All the brakes except the metal lines I have put on new adjusted bled an rod clearance.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-05-2020, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,602
Re: Master cylinder
I did put a thread. Just trying to get more info. Charlie you wrote about leverage of the linkage. I will look tomorrow morning to see how for the rod is going into the cylinder that may be my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-05-2020, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,602
Master cylinder
I have a 31 A with the master cylinder on the right side. Is this done on a lot of cars. Don’t have good brakes. everything has been put on new. Photos or any help would be appreciated.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-03-2020, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,262
Steering box
I bought a 1951 ford coupe. It has play in the steering box. Is there some one who sale a rebuilt box , or how do you get the play out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2020, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,848
Re: Need pictures.
Bob what size lines do you use. I think the ones on my car is 3/16th. Some one told they were to big.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2020, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,848
Re: Need pictures.
Chris Haynes. I see you have an A with the master cylinder on the Rt side could you post more pics. Thanks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2020, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,848
Re: Need pictures.
Thanks Paul. If anyone has pics of how they are mounted on the right side please post them. Or tell me how they are done. I appreciate your help.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2020, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,848
Re: Need pictures.
Good Morning. I bought this A with hydraulic brakes on it. If it had A brakes I would have put Flat head Teds energize on it . I have two A with them an work great. This cars master cylinder was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2020, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,848
Need pictures.
Looking for pictures of how the master cylinder is installed when changing to hydraulic brakes. Appreciate your help. 31 model A coupe.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2020, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,592
Re: Brakes
Charlie. The drums are 12 inch. I wish I could send pics but can’t.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2020, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,592
Re: Brakes
Charlie I do have steel drums , I had a mechanic help me he said they were steel An thin an I should put cast iron on the car. We changed the master cylinder 5 times before getting one that diden...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2020, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,592
Re: Brakes
I bought the car with these brakes. I decided to put all new brakes. The only thing I did not change was drums.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2020, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,592
Re: Brakes
They are single. The bottom adjusters Diden seem to do any good. I know the dots should face each other with new shoes. Not good on adjusting
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2020, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,592
Brakes
I have a 31 A with hydraulic brakes I have put new shoes,springs, wheel cylinders,rubber lines,master cylinder. An still sponge brakes an I know the first thing is bleed them I have Bleed them. My...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2020, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 5
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31 model A
I have a 31 A with hydraulic brakes. What master cylinder will I have to use if I put disk brakes on front.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2020, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,150
Disk brakes
Can I use my original master cylinder after putting disk brakes on front it is a 40 ford.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2020, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,090
vibrates when backing up
i have 60 hp flat head in my car an when starting to back up it ishakes bad. smooth in 1st. any suggestions is appreciated.
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