Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2020, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,563
Re: 31 Victoria Vacuum Line
My vacuum line problem with my 1931 A400 is the inside connection at the firewall.
The very stiff steel line cannot be repositioned to mate with the brass feedthrough on the firewall.
Is there a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2019, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,312
Hydraulic brake adjustments.
Hydraulic brake adjustments.
I have 1940 Ford hydraulic brakes on my 1931 Model A Ford.
All cylinders are brand new with new rubber. And New Brake shoes.
This system has about 500 miles on it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2019, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,614
Re: 31 A brake light issue. Help please
I need a picture of the 1931 Stop light switch bolted to the frame cross member.
I'm running 1940 hydraulics and the pressure switch failed early, so I thought I
would try the proper mechanical...
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Forum: Early V8
11-24-2016, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,337
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-27-2016, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,460
Modern Fuel filters for the Model A
I have a late 1931 Zenith carburetor with sidebowl on my A400 convertible sedan (indented firewall)
I need a good fuel filter - I have a metal mesh filter just
behind the firewall shut off valve,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2016, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 13,015
Re: Model B ignition question
I'm experimenting with timing to get a smooth idle with no stalling at stop signs.
Model B distributor, Model B engine, Model A carburator. 6:1 high compression head.
Will I damage the engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2014, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 16,265
Re: model B distributor
Renner's Corners has springs for the Model B distributor.
And they have a rebuild kits for the Model B distributor.
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Forum: Model-A
09-23-2014, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 0
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2014, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,308
Vinegar in the Model A cooling system.
I'm using 3 gallons of vigegar ( temporarly) in the cooling system to dissolve
the rust in the block of my model B engine. It's been there 4 days, and the
radiator is starting to leak, at a rate...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2013, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,826
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2013, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,193
Re: Dirty Gas Tank
Tom Wesenberg,
Where did you buy the fuel tank filter that you installed in the late '31 indented firewall
Model A ? Other in the forum say that the filters offered in the catalogs will not work...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2013, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,032
Rebuilding late 1931 fuel shut-off valves
Has anyone had good luck in rebuilding late 1931 fuel shut-off valves ?
Bratton's and others have new fuel valve stems for $8.95.
These have to be lapped in with a valve compound to your original...
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Forum: Early V8
11-12-2012, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,315
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2012, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,605
Re: Cowl lamps don't fit very well.
I have the wood blocks, and they are drilled and aligned properly.
The holes are factory drilled. On this deluxe model, cowl lamps were
standard equipment.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2012, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,605
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2012, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,605
Cowl lamps don't fit very well.
I'm restoring a 1931 A400 convertible sedan.
The cowl lamp assemblies are original, but not off this car.
The cowl arm tabs that extend forward and wrap around the cowl band don't
really "wrap...
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Forum: Model-A
02-12-2011, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,627
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2010, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 24,993
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2010, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,275
How do I time my Model B engine ?
I have a Model B engine with the B distributor (mechanical advance ) and a stock Model A timing gear cover with the round boss (P/N A-6019-B )
But the timing gear has no indent hole that is used...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2010, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,161
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