Go Back   The Ford Barn > Search Forums

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Showing results 1 to 25 of 95
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: FordTudor1931
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-27-2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,851
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Need help with speedometer/odometer

It takes a lot to move all six wheels at the same time, especially if the grease is a touch old and stiff. Since the rotation of the speedometer cable doesn't stop, something has to give. It could...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-27-2021, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,739
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Gilmore "Model A Day" - Sept 18. 2021

Garwood, I'll see you there. Planning to drive my 31 Tudor down from Grand Haven. It is a great event and the Museum and the surroundings are wonderful. You can't go wrong with the Model A days at...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-31-2020, 07:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,446
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: How Many 2020 Miles Did You Drive

715 miles and every single one enjoyable!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-16-2020, 09:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,774
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Instrument Panel Lamp

The light is installed behind the dash panel with the screw in the middle of the dash going through the round hole on the light. The square hole fits into an indentation on the dash to keep the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-13-2020, 08:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,018
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Engine quit running help

Are you saying that the cam in the distributor isn't turning? Did you check the screw to make sure it was tight? The cam is driven from the oil pump through two shafts and they are keyed together. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-14-2020, 08:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,243
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Model A Day at Gilmore Cancelled!!!

Considering the average age of the attendees, the decision was clearly the correct one. Good thinking MAFFI!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-17-2020, 08:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,788
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Emergency brake anti rattle felt

The felt goes on the rod inside the emergency brake lever. It is intended to prevent the rod from rattling.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-26-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 64,755
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Just wondering : what's your year of birth ?

Tony S,


Just noticed you are a Junior Member! How abut that!


You are my idol! I want to be just like you!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-17-2020, 06:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,029
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Model A ID

Arm rests in the back seat and dome light would be Deluxe.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-31-2020, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,352
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Horn Wires Polarity

No, it makes no difference.
Forum: Model-A 03-27-2020, 08:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 868
Posted By FordTudor1931
Waltham speedometer

Need a round Waltham speedometer for parts. Non working is fine as long as the guts of the speedo is still there.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-24-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,093
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: hmmm no headlights on a 31

Try connecting a ground wire to the headlight and see if that fixes the problem
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-03-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,111
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Save the Date. GLIMMER MODEL A DAY 2019

Thanks Mark, for the reminder. The Gilmore Model A Days is always a highlight of the year!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-25-2019, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,961
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Turn signal problems

No, I don't have LED brake lights. Would a combination of LED brake lights and regular cowl bulbs create enough resistance to allow the 535 flasher to work? If it would work, it would be a simple...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-24-2019, 03:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,961
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Turn signal problems

Thanks Badpuppy for your suggestions. I hadn't thought about the power source and that is where I will start the corrective measures.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-23-2019, 09:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,961
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Turn signal problems

This is not a new problem, there were a lot more important things to address when I got the car, but it is now time to address this issue. I have tried a couple of different flashers (535) with no...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-23-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,961
Posted By FordTudor1931
Turn signal problems

Signalstat 900, cowl lights, stop lights turn signals. This is the set up. The turn signals work great if the brakes are not applied. The flasher hesitates and comes back to operation slowly when...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-11-2019, 08:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,345
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Check your fan blades

You are a lucky guy!! A "mail slot" in the hood is not an easy thing to repair.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-07-2018, 07:48 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 41,883
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: OK! Let's get personal!

Mike, you are a very smart man! I just hit 70 and ten years from now the youngster at 60 will be be taking good care our A:s
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-16-2018, 08:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,665
Posted By FordTudor1931
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-28-2018, 02:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,146
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Worn Valve Guide

Watching the valve movement in the chamber jut proved that the valves weren't sticking. The adjustment was done the usual way (rule of 9, .013 and .015) and that is when I discovered the out of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-28-2018, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,146
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Worn Valve Guide

I did adjust all valves and they all seemed to move correctly (from what I could see in the valve chamber). The surprise was that this did not fix the compression problem on cylinder #3.

That is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-28-2018, 12:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,146
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Worn Valve Guide

The valve was left open because the lock nut on the tappet was not secured. The tappet screw had unscrewed (or never been correctly adjusted) not allowing the valve to seat even when the tappet was...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-27-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,146
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Worn Valve Guide

Yes, the valve left open is the same with the bad guide.

I checked the valve stem by putting it through the other valve guides to see how it moved. Since the guides are good and the movement is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-26-2018, 06:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,146
Posted By FordTudor1931
Re: Worn Valve Guide

Here is a picture of the valve. Out of curiosity I measured the stem of the eight valves and the variance was .002. The valve in the bad guide was no different than the other ones. The valve seat...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 95

 
Forum Jump
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:26 PM.