Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2023, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,356
Re: Carb choices
I have used Zenith A and B carbs and tillotson carbs on my Fordor. No issues with any. I now have a Marvel. I like it the best for best starting and fuel milage. 19-23 mph as apposed to17-20 with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2021, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,375
Re: Snap-On Dwell Tach
I think the 31 dwell is for the original A. And the 42 is for the B cam which is what all the venders sell now.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2021, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,221
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2021, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,221
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2021, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 13,959
Re: Max Speed of a Model A in Stock Form
Ok, I guess we all do stupid. I surely did. I have a 6:1 head and everything else was stock. Wanted to see what my 1930 fordor would do with a new engine. 3.78 gearing. on a rural pavement, level...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2021, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,013
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2020, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,335
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2020, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,977
Re: windshield folds too far
Fundytides: I know exactly what you mean. I think perhaps my after market cap is too high. I just open the w/s until it is stopped by the cap..get plenty of air circulation. Or I remove cap & open...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2020, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,943
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2020, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,097
Re: Distributor gear
If you have the 2 piece distributor drive and you should, the shaft can only normally be installed correctly as it is mated to the drive shaft. but if you have a large amount of wear the upper shaft...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2020, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,841
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2020, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,841
Re: point gap ??
Another way to get the same results is to use the heel of the cam where points just touch closed. Now use the point adjusting screw to open the points by first turning by 180 degrees and then...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2020, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 6,112
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2020, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,169
Re: Changed my steering column mount today!
I was able to find only one steering column mount but it was 3/4 inch too short. There are both sizes made for the diff between 29 & 30 & 31. I made a nice spacer from a hardwood board and painted...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2020, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,841
Re: point gap ??
Ideal = .019 thou. Most all set at .020 because it will soon be .019 because of point block wear. Set between .018 - .022 are spec parameters. If not within these, reset at .020
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2020, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,555
Re: A/B engine build info./technuque Q
The Skokie company you mentioned is not Schwalms. It is AER (antique engine restoration). Schwalms is in
Strasberg, PA. Both companies do excellent work.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2020, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,767
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2020, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,108
Re: Cracked Wheels ???
To answer a few questions: I do not drive aggressively and I keep the lug nuts torqued to 50 #. I have mech brakes with "Flat Head Ted" and cast iron drums. The outer edge of the center part is in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2020, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,108
Cracked Wheels ???
I have two wheels that have cracks in them. One is more serious because it runs from the lug nut hole almost to the hub cap. the other has a barely visible crack around a lug nut hole. A friend...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2020, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,336
Re: Toe in adjustment
nick c
Response to your post in #9. I do the stick pin method I think although I don't use a pin. I make an extremely small dot anywhere near the center of the tread with a pen or ,yes even...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2019, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,812
Re: Oil usage/loss in cold weather
I had the same problem a few years ago. Luckily some fine fellow on the Ford Barn made me aware of the blockage from the filler tube. I caught the excessive oil consumption on a 50 mile trip in time...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2019, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 14,052
Re: Cracked Block
Werner: I am very. sorry for the troubles and disappointments you are experiencing your car. You have been getting a lot of help here and I hope you get everything taken care of. You in post #17...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2019, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,706
Re: shaking front end
I had a death wobble in my coupe. Could not stop it from occasionally happening until I replaced the rubber ball mentioned in post #6 with an original system. This affected the caster and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2019, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,953
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2019, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,099
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