Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2019, 12:48 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2019, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: king pin assembely
The shim(s) go between the thrust bearing and the spindle. See picture.
If you have Les Andrews book there is an entire section on kingpins..there are diagrams on pages 1-212 and 1-213.
I had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2019, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,262
Re: Got One - Now the VIN search
Watch that you don't put stress on the steering column.
It is attached to the bottom of the fuel tank which will lift along with the body.
Those fuel tank column brackets can leak so be careful...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2018, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 615
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-16-2018, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,732
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2018, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,021
Re: Transmission too tight.
Could it be that the split caps are binding against the u-joint when tightened?
Is it a reproduction u-joint? Some have had problems with the repro's
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2018, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 235
Re: 29 Closed Cab Pickup Rain Gutter Channel
Yes they had gutters over the doors..
https://www.brattons.com/rain-gutters-for-1928-mid-30-closed-cab-pickup.html
There is a download on the above page that gives some details..
I could...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2018, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 790
Re: Float-A-Motor bolt size?
When I changed the stock motor mount for the float-a-motor, I just used the stock bolts...seemed to work fine..
https://www.brattons.com/rear-motor-mount-to-flywheel-housing-bolts.html
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2018, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 556
Re: Tire Change Help
Those wheel buddies look pretty neat...
Here is another idea....first I tried electrical conduit but the walls were too thick.
In the pictures is a piece of 9/16" OD K&S brass tubing. I bought...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2018, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 710
Re: Hood Center Rod Diameter
Curiosity got the better of me so I took the hood support off and sure enough, mine at least, is a tube....
Smaller at this end also, no doubt due to wear...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2018, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 710
Re: Hood Center Rod Diameter
I measured mine as you can see, it is slightly smaller on the ends near the sockets.
The section I measured is suppose to have part of the hinge around it but the hinge has been missing for a long...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2018, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 406
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-03-2018, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,293
Re: 29 Roadster ignition woes
Did you clean the contact surfaces of the points?
If you have power at the point arm but no spark at the plugs it may be the contact surfaces are corroded....I had to clean mine this spring.....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2018, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,987
Re: "I was told once that..." stories...
When I was a kid I told my dad that I didn't think the Model A would do well in snow.....what with those narrow tires and not much traction....
But he told me that a Model A would do quite well in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2018, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 511
Re: Rear brake split pin discipline
When I first got my pickup and inspected the brakes I found the e-brake clevis pins installed opposite the correct way, with the split-pins outboard.
You can see the wear...through to the pin...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2018, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 355
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2018, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 355
Re: Are 3 and 4 speed trannies interchangeable?
First of all, an AA four speed has nearly the same gear ratios in 2nd, 3rd and 4th (1:1 final) as the A three speed does in 1st , 2nd and 3rd (1:1 final).
What you gain with an AA four speed is a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2018, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 510
Re: Grease fitting for E-brake cross shaft
I cleaned mine up a little after I took the first picture and I see it's not quite a 90°, and its a hex type, been in there a long time as you can see but don't know if it's original. You might have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-19-2018, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 718
Re: Thread size tie-rod 'plug'?
Here is an old "thread" on the subject..
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23581
I don't think they ever got around to answering your question, but these recent pictures show what...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2018, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 752
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2018, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,845
Re: coils question
Here is a discussion about coils.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=221310
There is an epoxy filled coil made by Pertronix...# 40111
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2018, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 732
Re: What horn size?
The original rebuilt Sparton that I have is about 9 7/8" long, end to end.
I had one of the longer style horns before. Similar to the one you referenced but was a North East Electric brand. It...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2018, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 414
Re: Checking Spark
I had also read about checking the coil...
I finally got around to checking it and my old coil had a weak yellow spark barely 1/4" long..
I replaced the coil and re-tested and I had a hot blue...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-04-2018, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,479
Re: Pulling the Engine This Week
There were some changes to the transmission case design along the way. They are outlined in Les Andrew's book on page 1-330.
I think the cases are interchangeable but the internal parts like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2018, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 623
Re: Motor meter threads
This is a little old but you might give it a shot...
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=194574&highlight=motometer
He mentions 7/16-27 as the thread....
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