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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-31-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,020
Posted By klrh20frank
Chemical rust Remover

Has any one used Rust911 on an A fender. Pretty large to be able to submerge. take a lot of fluid. Thanks
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-15-2023, 06:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Posted By klrh20frank
Re: Light switch sticks

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm beginning to think the problem is the orientation of the spider. thanks again will try the next time we work on it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Posted By klrh20frank
Re: Light switch sticks

Thanks for your response. Is the spider suposed to be vertical or horizontal?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Posted By klrh20frank
Light switch sticks

I'm not a experienced Model A mechanic,but offered to help a friend install an F100 steering wheel box in his 30 coupe. The steering went in very easy with the instructions provided. In plugging the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2022, 10:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,296
Posted By klrh20frank
Re: installing mitchell overdrive

5.5 not 5.1
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2022, 10:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,296
Posted By klrh20frank
Re: installing mitchell overdrive

When you lose your rearend in vancouver it helps to have Tom come wandering by and offer to help.
thanks
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2022, 10:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,296
Posted By klrh20frank
Re: installing mitchell overdrive

thanks for the suggestions. Sounds like i'm going with the 3.78 with 0.26 OD and a 5.1 Head

thanks again especially to Tom for his help in Vancouver installing the ring and Pinion in my other car.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2022, 01:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,296
Posted By klrh20frank
installing mitchell overdrive

I'm going to install a Mitchell overdrive in a model a.

thr ring pinion ratio is 3.78. what are the recomendations for OD ratio. Main driving is in Kansas with few tours to the mountains....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-16-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 695
Posted By klrh20frank
Re: windshield removal

yes i am able to swing the windshield out. The screws i removed were in the inside of the windshield. Did i take the wrong screws out? The car has a visor on it. should i remove it before going...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-16-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 695
Posted By klrh20frank
windshield removal

i'm working on a 31 coupe. has not been run for about 11 years. had fuel in it all that time. Want to take the tank off and have it cleaned and sealed. using Les Andrews book to remove tank....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2022, 06:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 969
Posted By klrh20frank
Re: location of radiator apron felt

Thanks
Glad I asked. It is a 29 coupe.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2022, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 969
Posted By klrh20frank
location of radiator apron felt

When i bought the car and started working on it the apron had rivets in it but no felt. i assume the felt goes on the engine side vs the bumper side. Is that correct.
Do the rivets face rearward...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2022, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,115
Posted By klrh20frank
Re: rear motor mount block loose under Retainer plate

it is the rear FAM mount which rests on the frame. I've loosened the front mount (original yoke). There is about 1/8 inch between the plate and the 1X1X3 (approximately) inch rubber block. The...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-14-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,115
Posted By klrh20frank
rear motor mount block loose under Retainer plate

29 coupe. removed and replaced engine/transmission,replaced float a motor pads all around and new spring set in front mount (original). The rear motormount block is very loose. any suggestgion why...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2022, 11:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,117
Posted By klrh20frank
Re: front Radius ball not lined up with Socket

thanks, I will try that tomorrow.
Frank
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2022, 10:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,117
Posted By klrh20frank
Re: front Radius ball not lined up with Socket

need engine to move back.where do you recomend i pull from?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,117
Posted By klrh20frank
front Radius ball not lined up with Socket

working on 29 coupe.
Removed engine and transmission to swap out engine. installed same and have a problem. rear motor mounts (Float-A-Motor) line up with attachment to engine. The radius ball is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,646
Posted By klrh20frank
Re: Went from the Club Coach to the Club Briquette

john,
if you need some help, please give me a call. i'm close by.
Frank
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,616
Posted By klrh20frank
Re: getting transmission in neutral when out of car

Thanks for all the suggestions. i had the engine/Transmission out and was able to slide the gears around easily until i coud turn the ujoint. The suggestions all helped. thanks for the help.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,616
Posted By klrh20frank
Re: getting transmission in neutral when out of car

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=482063&stc=1&d=1642094282

this is where the gears are now.

Hope this works.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2022, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,616
Posted By klrh20frank
getting transmission in neutral when out of car

i have the engine and transmission ready to install and decided to put the transmission in neutral before installing the engine/transmission as a unit. i thought it would be easier to stab the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,517
Posted By klrh20frank
Re: transmission shift knob

Tom, I cannot answer your question, but wanted again to thank you for your help in Vancouver rebuilding the rearend in my car.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-02-2021, 05:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,610
Posted By klrh20frank
Re: hot condenser

Looks like it was heat of the exhust manifole. Taped the condenser very carefully with heat resistent tape. ran for about 30 miles with no interruptions with temperature of 85 deg. Decided to put...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-30-2021, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,610
Posted By klrh20frank
hot condenser

Condenser get up to 300+ deg f. Car starts out running good, but after 10- 12 miles at 40 to 45 mph it starts to hesitate and sometimes backfires. any thoughts on why the condenser would get so...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-30-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,269
Posted By klrh20frank
Re: 1948 Ford 12 volt coil issues

I thought the 6 volt coil had 1.5 ohm across the terminals. The 12 volt coil had approx 3 ohms. therefore you put a resistor in series with the coil to lower the resistance to 1.5 ohms. The 12v...
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