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Forum: Model-A 03-23-2016, 06:31 AM
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Posted By Phil Noonon
1928 Model A Pickup

Beautiful restored 1928 Model A Pickup by Bert's Model A Ford in Denver, Colorado. Runs, steers, and drives like a new one. This truck has a high compression Thomas head, a Weber carb, and a Mallory...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-26-2015, 07:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,709
Posted By Phil Noonon
Re: Jumping out of second gear?

will the missing shims affect slippage in all gears on just in second? Just rebuilt tower and still same problem. May well be worn second gear.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-05-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,440
Posted By Phil Noonon
Spanish Brown Paint?

Hi All!

Have a couple of door panels that are Spainish Brown like Le Baron bonney sells and they have some of the finish worn and was wondering if anyone has a code or something that would allow...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-12-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,083
Posted By Phil Noonon
Re: O.K. how far should the axle key

Chris, I think you maybe correct about slot length. You said tapered ends (plural), I think the key was tapered on only one end. So should both ends be tapered and the tapered part would go face down...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-11-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,083
Posted By Phil Noonon
Re: O.K. how far should the axle key

Thanks Bill, that ought to insure a tight fit.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-11-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,083
Posted By Phil Noonon
Re: O.K. how far should the axle key

Thanks Mitch, since writing the post I looked at the hub and axle more closely. I think I have an understanding about the key and the hub.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-11-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,202
Posted By Phil Noonon
Re: Since I have never

pulled the drum and everything looks good. I will start the engine with drum off and look carefully at the rotation of the axle. How far does the axle key extend toward the backing plate? should you...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-11-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,083
Posted By Phil Noonon
O.K. how far should the axle key

How far should the axle key extend toward the backing plate in the axle slot? Should most of the key be in the hub, axle, or about evenly divided between the two?

Thanks!
Phil
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-11-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,202
Posted By Phil Noonon
Re: Since I have never

Tom, when you say check for wear, what does that mean? abrasions, gouges??
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-11-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,202
Posted By Phil Noonon
Since I have never

Since I have never had rear drums off the pickup I could use some information to help me along. I have a slight wobble on left wear wheel. I changed tires to eliminate bent wheel or worn tire as a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-10-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,192
Posted By Phil Noonon
Should rear wheels............?

I jacked the rear end up and put on jack stands and then slipped the transmission into first gear, was checking a wobble in left rear. Should both rear tires rotate at the same rate of speed?
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-09-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,233
Posted By Phil Noonon
Re: 14 mm spark plug Thomas Head?

will try the champion,.........was told they do not unscrew................
Yes I already have the wires, want the plugs to place the thumb nuts on.

Thanks!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-08-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,233
Posted By Phil Noonon
14 mm spark plug Thomas Head?

Can anyone suggest a 14mm spark plug for the reproduction head in which the plug cap will unscrew.

Obliged!
Phil
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-03-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,138
Posted By Phil Noonon
Re: Plastic Fan Blades

Won't change mine,...............if I did the temperture would never get above 160 degrees.:)!!!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-03-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,138
Posted By Phil Noonon
Re: Plastic Fan Blades

If yours is wrong so is mine, so the air is moved from the radiator back upon the engine block?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-03-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,443
Posted By Phil Noonon
Speaking of Lights??

Did 28 model A's have a dimmer for their headlights??

Obliged!
Phil
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-31-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,489
Posted By Phil Noonon
Does anyone know??

Have a repro Thomas head that requires 14mm spark plugs. Does anyone know if champion makes a sparkplug with removable top. I want to use screw on thumb nuts. I am not having any luck finding any...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-28-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By Phil Noonon
Re: Looking for a spark plug

Thanks Kurt, I will check them out.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-27-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By Phil Noonon
Looking for a spark plug

Hi All, I have a reproduction Thomas head with 14mm base spark plugs. I have a hankering for a plug with the removable top to replace with a rahja terminal and a brass nut. Does anyone know of any...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-17-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,625
Posted By Phil Noonon
Re: Any difference in a.................?

Thanks Doug!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-17-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,625
Posted By Phil Noonon
Re: Any difference in a.................?

were the two axles marked differently? I have a 28 pickup and I noticed that the axle has AA stamped on the inside of the front axle.
Thanks!
Phil
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-17-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,625
Posted By Phil Noonon
Any difference in a.................?

Was there any differnce in a A and a AA front axle size?:confused:

Thanks!
Phil
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-10-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,349
Posted By Phil Noonon
Re: Weber carb and Thomas Head-How Much Extra H.P?

Will do so later today, Wick. Thanks for the follow up answers!

Phil
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-09-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,349
Posted By Phil Noonon
Re: Weber carb and Thomas Head-How Much Extra H.P?

So Wick are you saying that a 10 sec wheel spin is an indicator that the brake is tight?? Or axle nut is too snug?. This is all pretty new to me so forgive if questions indicate that. I understand...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-09-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,097
Posted By Phil Noonon
Shifting tower detent spring?

Do you have to remove the narrow spaced detent shaft to replace the detent caps and spring? I think you do based on what I read in Andrews book, but wanted to confirm from someone here that has done...
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