Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 26
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Re: Saw at the Old Car Festival 2023
nkaminar, your tag topper is unusual because it indicates that Wilkes is a state. I have a collection of many tag toppers, but none as rare as yours. Your topper is the first I have seen...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 981
Re: A newbie needs help!
It is probable that the engine is not the car's original, so the engine number is a poor choice for a VIN. If you have an existing registration for the car, use the VIN on it. In my Model A's, I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 709
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 448
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 709
Condenser Capacity
While researching V8 service bulletins for info pertaining to the Model "A,"I stumbled upon this chart of condenser capacities.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,456
Re: How tight should the...
There needs to be some compression of the springs to enable the joint to take-up wear of the balls and cups, so the ball joints do not develop free play.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 903
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 903
Differential Pinion Gear Bearing Preload
nkaminar in Post #3 is correct, the torques in the following service bulletins are the torques necessary to turn the pinion resulting from tightening the jam nuts. In other words, you tighten the jam...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,456
Re: How tight should the...
I researched all of the Ford Service Bulletins 1928 through 1942 and there is no quantitative instruction about tightening the drag link and tie rod end plugs. I use the 25% spring compression...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,302
Re: Oil Pump Shaft
Here is the Service Bulletin regarding the undercut oil pump shaft. There is a picture of B-6608 Undercut Shaft on Vince Falter's Ford Barn https://www.fordgarage.com/pages/boilpumpshaft.htm
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 671
Re: D Nut Hole Punch
Make templates from card-stock of the various size D-Nuts you need to install. Tape the template in place & use a marking pen to transfer the shape onto the body. Drill an under-size diameter hole...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 663
Re: Dale Gosa has passed.
I am sorry to hear of Dale's passing, and I pray his soul is resting in peace in God's Kingdom of Heaven. Dale helped me many times with information to restore my Victoria. He will be missed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,302
Re: Oil Pump Shaft
See the Ford Service Bulletin of November 1932, Page 67. The Company indicates that the B-6608 Pump Shaft can be used in the Model A for improved oil flow. The B-6608 Shaft was the service...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 897
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 826
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,456
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 891
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 897
Re: Universal Tires
Ed, the Model A Ford Club of Long Island to which I belong, has an annual front end alignment clinic that i attend. I have learned the hard way that low tire pressure increases front tire wear, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 579
Re: Separator
Wow! I never thought about water getting into the gas tank from rain / the garden hose. Now that you mention it, I can understand water intrusion via the vent in the cap. I have had condensation...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 872
Re: Reusing cluster gears
I have rebuilt and run several transmissions with used cluster gears. I have never bought / used a new cluster gear. To date, after thousands of miles, all is good using SAE 75W145 gear oil. A little...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,302
Oil Pump Shaft
The Model "A" oil pump has a 5/8" diameter shaft A-6608. In 1932 - 1934, the B-6608 Oil Pump shaft is undercut to 9/16" diameter between its bushing locations to increase oil flow for the pressurized...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 494
Re: Electrical Fuses
Thanks all for your guidance. Y-Blockhead, your panel is very nice setup. Thanks for sharing it. Katy, thanks for info about sizing fuses.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 891
Re: Cooling Air Flow Experiment
Katy, you miss the point of the experiment, that is to try something for fun and perhaps learn something.
Yes, the air flow changes when there are no engine side pans installed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 897
Re: Universal Tires
I have been using Universal Tires for many years and have gone through several sets. I find that typically I get about 25,000 miles out of a set. Both of my 1931 model A's have stock 3.78:1...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 891
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