Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2022, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,895
Re: Sears Marvel 2405
My '31 Coupe has a Marvel as well. I know it has been on the car since at least 1954. There has never been a problem with it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2022, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,967
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2022, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,399
Re: This used to be fun
Bought a quart of "Ford engine green paint" part number RSP6Q for $24.99 from Macs this winter. I have only run the motor for a total of two hours since painting it. So far it looks fine.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2022, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 10,130
Re: How common is it to just take the shocks off?
My 1931 Coupe had one front shock only when I bought it 50 years ago and it was seized. I took it off and ran it that way until a year ago when I installed the tube shock kit from Snyders. It made...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2022, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,106
Re: Stuck starter..I give up
This used to happen on my Ford 9N tractor occasionally. I kept the correct sized wrench in the tractor's tool box to loosen it. Didn't have to remove it, just jiggle it. The bendix would snap back.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2022, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,161
Re: 1929 Model A leaking gas
I always shut off the gas and wait for the motor to stall before turning off the ignition. Two reasons: (1) prevent gas overtflow in case the float valve does not seal completely and (2) reduce corn...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2022, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,183
Re: Cloud Museum
Hmmm... another road trip destination. Reminds me of the Heritage Museum in Fort Nelson, BC which has a fascinating collection of vehicles and equipment used in the construction of the Alaska...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2022, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,062
Re: Manifold Gaskets
The gaskets have glands on one side only presumably to fit into the exhaust manifold ports. Problem is the gland diameter is too large.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2022, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,062
Manifold Gaskets
Has anyone used the copper clad manifold gaskets with the "glands" built into the exhaust ports? I find the od of the copper "gland" portion is 1.549" whereas the id of the reliefs in exhaust ports...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2022, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,111
Re: which is the best way to go
I had my paint supplier match the Kewanee green and Elkpoint green from a couple of areas I buffed to find the original colors. Imagine my surprise to find this 1931 standard coupe was two tone! As...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2022, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,604
Re: Distributor drive U-joint?
I would be glad to give it to you alexiskai. As a "junior" member, I am unclear how to message you directly for your address.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2022, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,604
Re: Distributor drive U-joint?
It is exactly like the photo Alexiskai posted on 1/3/22. As mine was jammed, it did not affect timing advance. I used the spark lever on the steering column and the engine response was as normal. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2022, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,604
Re: Distributor drive U-joint?
Thanks for the replies. It does look like what Bob C posted a photo of except the spring steel part is a different configuration. I can see, looking at the design now, that it would advance the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2022, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,604
Distributor drive U-joint?
1. My 1931 Standard Coupe has a universal joint between the oil pump drive and the distributor shaft. The joint and shaft are quite worn causing close to 90 degrees of play in the rotor. (It runs...
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