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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-28-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Posted By Grier
Re: Owen Dyneto OC1B Question

Thanks for the inputs. I believe there must be a bushing that was originally in the base plate. I am currently in the process of replacing the base plate on a new to me OD C1B for my 1929 Business...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-27-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Posted By Grier
Owen Dyneto OC1B Question

Is there a bushing that is pressed into the wiper hole into the motor base? See attached file.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,391
Posted By Grier
Re: OT trip to England

I was in London this past March on business for two weeks and really lucked out on the weather. My wife and I went to the British Museum a couple of times, the Tower of London was good and the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2023, 07:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 767
Posted By Grier
Re: Wood bleach (oxalic acid) rust remover

Oxalic acid is used a lot on pleasure boats to clean rust and stains. You can buy premixed solutions at any marine store like West Marine. One product is called “On Off”. However I think mixing your...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-28-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By Grier
Re: 1929 Headlight Ring.

Any suggestions on a nickel re-plater that knows Model A headlamps? And can do a good job restoring?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-28-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 846
Posted By Grier
Re: Transmission bearings .. sealed or unsealed?

Take a pocket knife and just pop it out by slipping the knife point under the inner diameter and pry it a little. It should just snap out. You won’t damage anything.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2023, 04:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,256
Posted By Grier
Re: Arguementive Lubrication of The Model "A" & "AA"

I use the John Deere Corn Head Grease in the u-joint and steering box.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-11-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,341
Posted By Grier
Re: Air Filter or not

This from Renners Corner unless you modify your carb:

https://www.rennerscorner.com/carburetor-information.html
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-17-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,327
Posted By Grier
Re: Parts Suppliers

I have been using Bert’s lately. Always very helpful and Steve has a great selection of used parts, all you have to do is just ask. But the most important thing right now is that he only charges...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-14-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 620
Posted By Grier
Re: Rear Axle key, How to install?

I always place the bevel facing down and snug to the axle keyway radius closest to the banjo.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-11-2023, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 527
Posted By Grier
Re: Universal Joint Installation

I believe it doesn’t really matter. The hole provides a way for some lubrication (u-joint grease) to get between the torque tube bell portion and the inner cap. This allows the lubrication of these...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-08-2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By Grier
Re: Rivet hole location in early 29 floorboard

I have a Feb 28, 1929 Business Coupe and I believe the original floor board. I measure the right rivet as being exactly 1.5 inches down from the beveled edge. I used a straight level placed on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-07-2023, 06:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,351
Posted By Grier
Re: ...what is wrong with my sockets?

Can’t help on the focused LED’s, however I can relate to the brake light. I chased a similar issue as you described only to find out that the brake light bulb had an internal issue. The bulb filament...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-23-2023, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,005
Posted By Grier
Re: 31 Rear Axle Rebuild, Forward Pinion Bearing

I just went through this with the Italian made pinion and you do need to reduce the press fit in the area for the forward second bearing. I started with Emory cloth and quickly decided this would...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-06-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 524
Posted By Grier
Re: Replacement Axle shafts

All the vendors I have contacted are out of stock for the rear axles. I was able to get the last one that Bert’s had for $795. It is USA made by Mark USA which I believe is the only manufacturer...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-12-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,460
Posted By Grier
Re: We are excited to announce this incredible news about our Model A Museum!!

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-14-2020, 07:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,400
Posted By Grier
Re: U joint felt seals.. how do you fit them?

I have used this. It is working for me. O-ring upgrade....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-01-2020, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,805
Posted By Grier
Re: K.R. Wilson tools.

I know this is an old thread, however I found a spring at McMaster Carr that works -at least for me. It is part number 9657K439 cost $9.68 plus shipping for a bag of 6. The outside diameter is 0.845”...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-20-2020, 03:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,108
Posted By Grier
Re: 130B Deluxe Delivery For Sale On Ebay

It’s back on eBay but this time at $39,900 with “best offer”.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2020, 06:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,800
Posted By Grier
Re: Generator Operation

The Fun Projects electronic regulator for the Model A has been “backordered” for over a year. With that said they probably will never have it in stock again. There is another regulator device that...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2020, 05:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,108
Posted By Grier
Re: 130B Deluxe Delivery For Sale On Ebay

This was sold at auction this past Hershey show at RM Sotheby’s for $25,850 (includes buyer fees in that price)
See link:...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-09-2020, 04:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,853
Posted By Grier
Re: 1931 Passenger Bus

Just updated our Coastal Carolina A's BlogSpot with our latest progress on the refurbishment of the 1931 Passenger Bus Chassis. Please check it out if you are interested at:...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-05-2019, 09:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,197
Posted By Grier
AA-2042 Brake Adjust Shaft

I am in need of a matching pair of brake adjust shafts for the MAFFI 1931 Passenger Bus project. I thought I had a source for the part as a NOS but the parts can’t be located or are misplaced. If...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-10-2019, 03:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,811
Posted By Grier
Re: NC? Request for Antique Vehicle exam

I had to do this for my Phaeton. The title had a Washington State assigned VIN. I choose to get the VIN off of the frame which did not match the engine or Washington VIN. I believed it was better to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-03-2019, 11:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,853
Posted By Grier
Re: 1931 Passenger Bus

That’s interesting Bob. We learn something everyday on this project. The beat up one that I used as the donor was actually the one that was on the bus originally. That’s why we thought it should be...
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