Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2023, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,876
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2022, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 782
Iron Stains on block ???
I had a slight leak at the radiator neck which dripped down the inlet neck and would like to know if there's a way I can get rid of the stain without damage to the nice Ford Green which the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-25-2021, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,058
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2021, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,058
Leaking Gas line @ carburetor
Friends: Installed a rebuilt carb in my'29 coup; tightened the hex compression nut (new ferrule) down to two threads showing and get a very small leak (about a teaspoon every 24 hrs). Am afraid...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2021, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 984
Water Pump Thrust Collar ???
A Model A friend is installing a new water pump with the Thrust Collar kit behind the fan blade ...Does he need to grease the nylon washer ? Thanks for your expertise....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2021, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,151
Re: over running carburetor ?
Thank you all...I'm very impressed with Ruth's and Ol Ugly's reply (they don't use the brass cut off when not running)... I think I'm going to follow that practice for a while. I did change the gas...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2021, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,151
over running carburetor ?
Bought a rebuilt Zenith carburetor 4 yrs ago which until recently worked well. Usually when I park my '29 coupe I turn the brass valve off in the cab so that the float bowl is empty. A week ago I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2021, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,287
Re: lug nut removal
I had the same problem...with a Dremel Motor Tool& cutting disk, I cut a slot in the end of the stud and the held the stud with a bladed screw driver and untreated the nut..Good Luck
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2021, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,420
Re: Installing new Distributor Bushings ????
Many Thanks to all Responders , especially Tom Endy, Chris & Sofield. Regarding the "Threaded Rod" method - From the You Tube Videos I got the impression that it was very important to do one bushing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2021, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,420
Installing new Distributor Bushings ????
Friends.. Watched two YouTube videos on rebuilding Model A Distributors... removing the old bushings is simple ........neither gives much information on the Installation process for the new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2021, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 589
Wiper Motor Information
Friends... I need your collective wisdom on wiper motors for my '29 coupe. The existing electrical unit died (probably a J.C. Whitney special) and I'd like to replace this with either and electrical...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2021, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,707
Re: Gas leaking thru Sight Glass
Thanks all that offered to help on the "leaking Sight Glass"... I had all the tools from a complete "re-install " 7 years ago... Followed one of the suggestions to slightly tighten the small glass ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2021, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,707
Gas leaking thru Sight Glass
Need some help !!! (1) How far down do I have to drain the tank (from full) so that I can safely open the glass retainer nut ?
(2) can I replace the gaskets on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2021, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 837
Installing Headlight Lense ????
I removed the three clips on my right/side headlight ( '29 Special Edition) to correct a slight mis-alignment from perfect vertical. For the past hour and at the loss of three finger nails, I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2020, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,602
Re: Distributor lower shaft removal
Had the same problem. Cut a 2x4 about the height from the floor to the middle of the valve compartment - took a vice grip plier, laid the back of the plier on the top of the standing 2x4 (as in a...
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Forum: Model-A
06-19-2020, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 465
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2020, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 10,365
Re: Distributor stuck
Here's how I "did it".... remove the valve cover, put a vice grip on the distributor shaft and cut a length of 2x4 so that one end is on the ground and the other end is under the vice grips so that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2020, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,075
Re: Burning out headlight bulbs
Remodelt is right... with my former bulbs (i've now switched to LED's) the am meter should show around 10 amps at idle and bulbs off.... with the bulbs on the meter should go down to around 0. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2020, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,075
Re: Burning out headlight bulbs
Doesn't T.J ( I believe that was the first responder's name?) had a mis print..shouldn't the am meter read "0" when the lights are OFF not on???
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-05-2019, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,381
Re: Swapping engines, any tips?
I've taken 3 A engines out....I found you can easily use two helpers to remove the hood; 3would be better. AND you're in trouble (transmission jumping out of gear) if you didn't replace the shims...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-30-2019, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,033
Re: Spinning stud on rear wheel
Had the same problem.. took my Dremel grinder and cut a slot in the end of the stud which was wide enough for a bladed screwdriver.... then held the stud motionless while I unscrewed the nut.... Easy...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2019, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,360
Re: Sooty Spark Plugs ????
Thanks for all the great responses... Yes, it idles very well; No, I only have the advance all the way down on long level roads (which are very common in Hoosier Land)... will look into increasing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2019, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,360
Sooty Spark Plugs ????
Just did a 1,000 mile compression check on my rebuilt engine... all cylinders were 70#....Which I believe is "good"... the spark plugs hall had a thin film of carbon on them, though the very tip of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2019, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,316
Re: Cast Iron Drum temperaure too high??
I too went out over the weekend @ 80 degrees +/- ; don't know what kind of drums I have but the temperature of the lug nuts after a 10 mile drive was 85 to 90 degrees on all 4 wheels... I've got a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2019, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,388
Novel Solution for inoperative Tail Light ?
Discovered when installing LED headlights that my single tail light ('29 coup) would not light. Checked the bulb filament -good; checked the bullet connection under the back Left fender- good. Took...
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