Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2021, 12:01 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2021, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 3,766
Re: 4 post lift
Without jacks both front and rear a 4 poster is just for oil changes and extra parking space. Also safer on the floor no torsion and faster to get on and ready to lift.
2 post is major pain to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,278
Re: converting to 1970 v8 points for model a
What ever, don,t butcher an original upper plate, buy the one made for the later points. You will likely go back to original system. Has any one tried it? this is a 40 year old mod. that sometimes...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 241
Re: Missing Body Type Numbers
I think that the body manufacturing companies had their own number system separate from Ford sales numbers. Next question is was Briggs different from Murray and the commercial station wagons?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 687
Re: Early '28 Model A - possible AR?
Air vent at L.H. kick panel and a different interior trim panel that crosses from side to side above instrument panel. Wood behind the trim is also different.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2020, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,196
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-14-2020, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 466
Re: Front end tollerences...
Before trying to get that exact on the bumper measurement, put a bag of beans or something similar to 3/4 of the weight of the average weight of a 1929 adult male in the drivers seat. Common practice...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2020, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,120
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2020, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 661
Re: Nor Cal Crank Grinder??
Be advised that some B cranks have counter weights that over-lap the journal. They must be removed before grinding. When you call shops, you should be able to tell them what you have.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2020, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,024
Re: Cylinder head machining advice.
Surfacing the head is usually less than .006-.008. Will not have much or any affect on setting valve lash. If there are problems with valve to head, it will be because some clown surfaced the snot...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2020, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,933
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2020, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,821
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2020, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 337
Re: interior tacks
Exactly the way I have done it. Staples are fine for the windlace so as not to get in the way when nailing down the cloth covered Card material. Small heads at this point to ease the cloth over the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2020, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 554
Re: Lack of power/rpm
Get an old motor manual for info on compression testing. cylinder leakage test, and shorting out cylinders while running. No way around not having compression. Must find out where, how much and why....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2020, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 663
Re: Engine Misfire Knock
Do not get sucked into modern points conversions, if you do, keep your original breaker plate so when you un-convert you have something to use that works. Also a misfire is generally not associated...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2020, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 369
Re: 31 model A
You are doing the mods, can I have your old parts that you don't need? Only a minority of Model A people have Hydraulic brakes, often done by a previous owner when v8 parts were in wrecking yards and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2020, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,723
Re: Spark Question
You might be better off with a simple test light- the clear plastic handle lights up when voltage goes through by way of the single wire and the "ice pick" probe. Visualization is everything. Usually...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2020, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,893
Re: Decided to pull the motor/trans
I'll deal with only one item. The ring gear needs the rounded side of the teeth at the rear as it sits in the chassis. When you remove the starter the bendix goes past the ring gear and comes forward...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2020, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 776
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2020, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 668
Re: Frame to front and rear end alignment
Steve did you do the diagonal measurements? Just for grins do you have an old bare block. Put on the timing cover and front support yoke and install and look at where the stud on the yoke matches...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2020, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,159
Re: Did I get a defective U-Joint?
4 years ago I got one of those that was off centered to the point of locking the trans when the outer housing (clamshell) was mounted to the rear of the trans. As an additional test I machined a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2020, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,844
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2020, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,033
Re: Pressure plate question
My observation of NEW these days, regardless where they come from, is that they are staked with center punches so tightly that the bolts will break. I am talking about the eye bolts that the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2020, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,215
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2020, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,277
Re: Parts from suppliers
Consider this, the part you want is made by someone, they go fishing and don't answer the phone, Other folks got the few that are on the shelf then you call, then you call around. This happens more...
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