Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2016, 06:46 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2015, 08:23 PM
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a Model A poem
"Look Who's Talkin'"
by Larry Seemann
I walked out into the shop today.
After a few minutes I heard "him" say:
"Daddy, can we go for a run today?"
Who is "he"? You might say.
Why, It's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2015, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,694
Re: Oil level
Like James Rogers I recommend keeping the oil level between F and L. Here's why: When running the valve galley is full of oil. When the engine is shut off the oil drains back to the oil pan and a lot...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2015, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,775
Re: Briggs bodied Coupes
I have a '31 Dlx coupe with Briggs body. I was not aware of any difference from a Ford body except for the Briggs tag.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2015, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,251
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2015, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,922
Re: 680 oil report
Chevron also sells 680. I buy it in a 5 gallon bucket from my local distributor.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-06-2015, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,294
Re: cross shaft/ motor mount?
As Ian says the Canadian mounts are vastly superior because they are cast steel instead of stamped steel. Not easy to find but well worth it. This 3 part article on motormounts may help also:...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2015, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: regulators
I have had one of James Peterson's regulators on my '31 Roadster for about 12 years - No Complaints! Works the way it's supposed to.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2015, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,016
Re: Rear axle seal
There is an axle seal inside of the axle housing that is different than the one on the wheel bearing. To change the axle seal you must remove the axle housing and punch out the seal. To install the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2015, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,978
Re: Short Pitman steering arm
I think some AA trucks came from the factory with a short arm. Several years ago I found an arm that looked just like an original but about 1.5" shorter. I asked around and someone said it was from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2015, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,594
Re: tacomacreme
Les Schwab Tires does an excellent job of blasting and powder coating as foxfire42 mentioned. They have a color they call Fruehauf Yellow that matches the paint chips very well. If you happen to be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2015, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,343
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2015, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,897
Re: Ampmeter will not 'excite'
I recently had the same problem. I took the alternator to the electrical shop. It took about 2 minutes to determine that the alternator needed repairs. They fixed it the same day for $38.05 including...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2015, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,177
Re: 29 radiator
Maybe this will help:
www.icehouse.net/overland/framestraight.jpg
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Forum: Model-A
03-26-2015, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,149
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Forum: Model-A
03-21-2015, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,149
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2015, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,795
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2015, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,795
Re: Lil Deuce Coupe or a Hot Rod Lincoln????
I had the fortunate experience of seeing the "Hotrod Lincoln" in person a couple of times a few years ago and even met the singer once. They used to live not far from here in Lewiston Idaho. The...
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Forum: Model-A
03-14-2015, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,149
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Forum: Model-A
03-10-2015, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,149
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Forum: Model-A
03-08-2015, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,149
1930 Town Sedan
Mostly original except has been repainted and the engine completely rebuilt about 300 miles ago. see craigslist for pics and details
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4909093204.html
Price...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2015, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,151
Re: rebuilt engines
Rick Carnegie of Strong Engine in Spokane does an excellent job. 509-891-6461
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2015, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,039
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2015, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,751
Re: Distributor questions
Is the "pigtail wire" -the wire that connects the upper and lower plates - touching the distributor casting where the wire connects to the points? There is very little room there.
Also, I've seen...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2015, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,687
Re: Slipping out of 3 rd on compression
Most of the times that I have encountered this problem it has been caused by a warped flywheel housing AND most of flywheel housings ARE warped. (so are some of the drivers)
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