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Joe K · 11-26-2023, 11:02 AM

Ford did improve certain aspects as he went along.

A "modern" universal joint came in late in 1929. To bring this to modern standards only requires addition of "seals" on each of the pivots.

The starter bendix HAS been sensibly improved since Ford attempted an upgrade.

The water pump HAS been benefited post Model A era by incorporation of the same seal technology used by Ford in the V8.

The steering box WAS upgraded by Ford (two tooth), but some improvement remained for later. Hence the popularity of Vega and Gross versions.

Even those nylonoid tie rod end cups are an "improvement." But you have to define improvement.

I think no matter where you "fix" a design, it can be improved somewhere-somehow.

We've just had 90 years to think on it. And refer to the "improvement history."

Joe K

11-26-2023, 11:02 AM	#3
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Model "A" Reliability Ford did improve certain aspects as he went along. A "modern" universal joint came in late in 1929. To bring this to modern standards only requires addition of "seals" on each of the pivots. The starter bendix HAS been sensibly improved since Ford attempted an upgrade. The water pump HAS been benefited post Model A era by incorporation of the same seal technology used by Ford in the V8. The steering box WAS upgraded by Ford (two tooth), but some improvement remained for later. Hence the popularity of Vega and Gross versions. Even those nylonoid tie rod end cups are an "improvement." But you have to define improvement. I think no matter where you "fix" a design, it can be improved somewhere-somehow. We've just had 90 years to think on it. And refer to the "improvement history." Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.