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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-12-2019, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,194
Posted By cfordman
1962-63 f 100 ft whl cylinders

Cant find the original one piston wheel cylinders for a 1963 f100 front drum. Is there a solution by using 64 or later wheel cylinders? The brake shoes have slots for both piston arms.
Forum: Late V8 11-12-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,000
Posted By cfordman
Question 1962-63 f 100 ft whl cylinders

I'm working on friends f100. the front wheel cyls are shot they are the one piston style. Can not find them anywhere. Can I use the late 63 or 64 two piston cylinders and just come up with a second...
Forum: Model-A 08-04-2018, 02:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 728
Posted By cfordman
Model A motor for sale

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I bought this as backup for my A. Car is sold and now motor needs to leave. It is mounted on a rolling test stand with radiator everything goes. The carb and gen are not Ford...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-03-2017, 04:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,716
Posted By cfordman
Re: Starter with bent shaft

the owner is 85 and the car makes him happy. if the advance is what caused the problem I can disconnect the timing rod and tie down the dist lever so it doesn't happen again. the question is will...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-03-2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,716
Posted By cfordman
Starter with bent shaft

I'm working on a friends car. he has had it for over a year, he has never used the timing lever always driving retarded. he only makes a mile trip to town so no highway driving. the car was used for...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,169
Posted By cfordman
Re: Front brake not releasing

problem identified. the cup on the end of the brake lever wore out and put the brake rod in a bind enough to override the brake spring tension. the owner before me did a complete brake job everything...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2016, 05:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,169
Posted By cfordman
Front brake not releasing

went to move the A and felt as if something was dragging. left front brake wont release after pedal is applied. I can rotate the brake arm with a wrench and get it to release. the left side releases...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-07-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,080
Posted By cfordman
Re: Electric fuel pump durability

cut open the pump, whatever is inside is encased in epoxy, no way to tell what failed. will buy a better brand pump.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-06-2015, 10:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,080
Posted By cfordman
Re: Electric fuel pump durability

tom, nope its sealed. tried it again today can hear the rotors spinning but no suction. as long as the tank is full I can use gravity ( its still free) ive built a speedster pick up with a T ten...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-05-2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,080
Posted By cfordman
Unhappy Electric fuel pump durability

ran my A out of gas today the electric pump ran for a min or so before I shut it off. tried cranking it for another min or so and again when I added gas. on troubleshooting no fuel to carb I pulled...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-07-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,498
Posted By cfordman
Exhaust manifold clamp/pipe

I need to have a test pipe made for my spare A motor. I have an old 8n exhaust manifold, can I take this to the muffler shop as I don't want to remove the A's manifold. if so I guess the pipe clamp...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-24-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,328
Posted By cfordman
Re: Alternator & ampmeter are fine...NOW WHAT?

if the motor cranks without dragging I would suspect the battery and grounds are good, the alt uses the same ground. disconnect any wires at the back of the alt and run a wire from the alt post to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-24-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,328
Posted By cfordman
Re: Alternator & ampmeter are fine...NOW WHAT?

I just worked on a friends A. 12v neg ground one wire alt. it quit charging. checked all wiring and connections. the pos alt terminal should run to the pos post of the battery with 10 ga wire, at a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-16-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,244
Posted By cfordman
Model b consenser

Sometimes things are clearer in the dark. was running the A in the garage when a storm blew up and knocked out he electric. im running a B distributor. I had never noticed before but there was a blue...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,327
Posted By cfordman
Two Light Wire Pigtail

Does anyone know where I can find the three contact male connector to hook up a headlight? This is the end on the wiring harness. Got rid of my Dietz halogen lights and put back what Henry wanted.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-26-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,809
Posted By cfordman
Model a vs b carburator

Ive got a stock A motor with a B distributor. having a choice between a model A zenith carb and a model B carb for the same money will there be any noticeable improvement by going to the B? Thoughts?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-25-2014, 05:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,209
Posted By cfordman
Re: model B distributor

h.l. I think the hardest problems to fix are not worn or broken parts but parts that have been tinkered with. after hours of turning the rotor to check spring tension I noticed it was ever so much...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-24-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,209
Posted By cfordman
Re: model B distributor

h.l. got back to the car today. everything seems to be correct. nos points gapped .021, timing mark at 9 btdc puts number 1 dist pin in the middle of the rotor. car starts and runs timing light shows...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-15-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,209
Posted By cfordman
Re: model B distributor

h.l. I got the b distributor in and running it is dead on 9 btdc. new problem is it wont advance. turning the rotor ccwise it feels really sticky but does return slowly. I think it should turn freely...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-14-2014, 03:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,209
Posted By cfordman
Re: model B distributor

yes sir! that's exactly what I thought as long as the rotor tip covers the dist pin when the points open the plug will fire. I was trying to validate that the cam position and point opening were in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-14-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,209
Posted By cfordman
Re: model B distributor

h.l. always glad to hear from you. my question is ( im using b dist and a cover) there is a refernce photo that shows that if the timing on an A dist with an A cover is set correctly the trailing...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-13-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,209
Posted By cfordman
Re: model B distributor

will be installing b dist tomorrow. with crank rotated to 9 btdc and points set to just open and rotor facing #1 what will be the relation of the rotor to the number one dist cap pin? will the pin...
Forum: Model-A 09-13-2014, 05:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 618
Posted By cfordman
Fordonia book complete set

SOLD this is the complete set of six leather bound books by lorin Sorenson. I purchased them new, leafed through each book once and returned them to their original shipping boxes. this was...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-12-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,140
Posted By cfordman
Re: Model b distributor

heres the scoop straight from Renners. I have an aftermarket b distributor. the model A's and b's only used one style dist. one with a two piece shaft as seen in the web page mentioned earlier....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-12-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,540
Posted By cfordman
Re: lorin sorensen's fordiana series books

hi, we were in san jose in the late sixties and were charter members of club "32"of the early ford v-8 club. I have the full set in the shipping boxes, numbered and autographed by lorin. back then...
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