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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-31-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,335
Posted By mfarley
Re: Lower half of radiator stays cold while driving

Can you get this where you are?

https://www.evapo-rust.com/thermocure/

This is a fantastic rust cleaner, specifically designed for an automobile cooling system. Run it in your radiator for a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-01-2022, 03:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,608
Posted By mfarley
Re: Painting Letters on Vintage Plates for Model A?

I restored my 1928 ND license plates myself. Fortunately for me, the background color was black, while the "raised" color was white. I blasted the plates and then primed them with Rustoleum...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-30-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,077
Posted By mfarley
Re: Let's see your cupholder ideas

I bought this little guy for a tour earlier this year. Fits perfectly between the coupe bench and shift lever. Freeze four water bottles and put them in the cooler area. Easily removable for shows. I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-23-2021, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 791
Posted By mfarley
12 Mighty Orphans movie

Has anyone seen the current movie 12 Mighty Orphans? Aside from being a good story, nearly every car in the movie was a Model A Ford. I also saw a TT pickup, and a few mid-30's style Fords. One...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-15-2021, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,216
Posted By mfarley
Re: Model A flywheel repair

I have a cracked one and was considering tossing it in the scrap pile. I guess I'll hang onto it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-16-2020, 03:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,243
Posted By mfarley
Re: Model A Day at Gilmore Cancelled!!!

Nothing. Absolutely nothing needs to change for me to be comfortable.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-26-2020, 08:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,732
Posted By mfarley
Re: luggage rack

My luggage rack fits both my 28 Coupe and 29 Tudor as they are the same spacing and bolt pattern. However, when the rack is on the 28 Coupe, I could not remove the spare tire as it rode too low and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-24-2020, 07:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,035
Posted By mfarley
Re: MARC Technical Questions

Let's look at this a little differently...

1. He's helping a friend. Could it be that the friend enlisted the author because he already knows a thing or two about Model A's?

2. He took the time...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-19-2020, 01:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,490
Posted By mfarley
Re: Tapping sound when Clutch pedal engaged

I just got done diagnosing a very similar noise. Ring gear was contacting the front face of the flywheel housing where there are some ribs in the casting, and only when the clutch was engaged. It's...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2020, 03:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 17,633
Posted By mfarley
Re: 6v generater vs 6v alternator

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10SI-Delco-Alternator-Positive-Ground-6-Volt-Regulator-Rebuild-Conversion-Kit/190696606664?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I bought this kit to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-09-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,629
Posted By mfarley
Re: New Two Blade Fan

With mine, there was a casting line on the under surface of the water pump that was causing the issue. As soon as I filed this away, the fan did not make contact.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-16-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,955
Posted By mfarley
Re: Resonant Rattle

Muffler clamp?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-09-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,946
Posted By mfarley
Re: MARC facebook site

I agree. I think it’s only a matter of time before the Andrews manuals, and the Restoration Guidelines & Judging Standards, will have to be available in digital form. Edits and revisions could be...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-09-2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,946
Posted By mfarley
Re: MARC facebook site

...and this is the kind of attitude that this thread has referenced for nearly two pages now...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-06-2019, 09:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,045
Posted By mfarley
Re: Snyders or Randy Gross for rear brake rebuild.

I just got a set of front hubs/drums and shoes back from Randy and on the car last night. Very good product and workmanship. 19 days the car was on stands, and three of those are on me...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-05-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,886
Posted By mfarley
Re: Incredible NEW Member program from MARC

I called today and spoke to a very nice lady who signed me up. She said I'll receive a letter in the mail soon. I won't be charged until 11/1, and I'll only get the November/December issue for this...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-27-2019, 03:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,598
Posted By mfarley
Re: what caused radiator failure?

I have a 1929 Tudor Sedan in which I recently replaced the radiator. I had a similar leak, from where the inlet pipe meets the top tank, specifically the underside of the joint. The culprit? A 30-31...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-16-2019, 01:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,991
Posted By mfarley
Re: Help me identify engine noise?

I think I've now determined that this has something to do with the clutch. Seems like when I shove the clutch in the noise gets better, then slightly worsens when the clutch is let out. I did grease...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-15-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,256
Posted By mfarley
Re: brake shoe inspection

I bought a set, but they are not on the car yet. Need to get my drums to Randy Gross and back first...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-13-2019, 08:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,256
Posted By mfarley
Re: brake shoe inspection

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Model-A-Ford-Brake-Shoes-Woven-NEW/152876469059?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

$66 for four brand new shoes with bonded linings and shipping.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-13-2019, 08:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,286
Posted By mfarley
Re: Marc national

Any mention of future locations?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-08-2019, 09:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,906
Posted By mfarley
Re: Radiator fill question

$49.95 for that which I can buy at Ace hardware for $15?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-05-2019, 07:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,580
Posted By mfarley
Re: Water Pump ID and Questions

When you have the pump out, take out the four studs in the head and replace them with these. Then, you'll be easy on-easy off going forward...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-30-2019, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,003
Posted By mfarley
Re: Oil pan bolts

I've heard that's a misprint and that 20 in-lbs more like it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-22-2019, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,219
Posted By mfarley
Re: International Model A Ford Day -Sept 14, 2019

We're going to have a day tour again in the Bismarck, ND area if anyone in the area would like to join us. Stay tuned!
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