The Ford Barn

Tugmaster · 05-17-2013, 06:28 PM

I sold my other car last week and it finally shipped out today. When I got home from work a put the Coupe in the garage and put her up on jackstands to get a better look at things. This is the first thing I see. It's a large cotter pin hanging down through the "weep hole" on the bottom of the bellhousing. Someone must have put it in and not bothered to bend the ends. It kind of make me suspect of what else may be halfassed.
Looks like I will be dropping the rear and pulling the trans.
Todd

RHD · 05-17-2013, 06:34 PM

That cotter pin is meant to be there. The ends should be bent outwards. Movement of this pin keeps the flywheel housing oil drain hole clear at all times. Best of all it is fully automatic. Another 'wonder' of the Model 'A' Ford.

Ice man · 05-17-2013, 06:37 PM

Thats the way they all look. Can't remember seeing one without a cotter pin in it.

Tugmaster · 05-17-2013, 06:38 PM

No Kidding?!?! Glad to here that!!! Fordbarnd just saved me a BUTT-TON of work!
Thanks!! Todd

Russ/40 · 05-17-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tugmaster

No Kidding?!?! Glad to here that!!! Fordbarnd just saved me a BUTT-TON of work!
Thanks!! Todd

Ford did that through '48

700rpm · 05-17-2013, 08:04 PM

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Todd, if you buy a couple good books and read them you will save yourself a whole bunch of money, trouble, and time. I suggest at least The Ford Service Bulletins (complete if you can find them, not the little yellow book — but that's better than none), and Les Andrews's Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook Vol. I. They'll set you back about $60-$80, but well worth it. And they're great reading besides!

MikeK · 05-17-2013, 08:33 PM

The cotter may have had the ends correctly spread but driving over something like a branch or cardboard box caught one end and bent it. Take no chances. Disassemble the entire car immediately!

zzlegend · 05-17-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mikek

the cotter may have had the ends correctly spread but driving over something like a branch or cardboard box caught one end and bent it. Take no chances. Disassemble the entire car immediately!

lol

Tugmaster · 05-18-2013, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 700rpm

Todd, if you buy a couple good books and read them you will save yourself a whole bunch of money, trouble, and time. I suggest at least The Ford Service Bulletins (complete if you can find them, not the little yellow book — but that's better than none), and Les Andrews's Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook Vol. I. They'll set you back about $60-$80, but well worth it. And they're great reading besides!

I have volume 1&2 of the The Les Andrews books. I will look into the service bulletins. Thanks, Todd

Ross/Kzoo · 05-18-2013, 05:12 AM

I know that it sounds like a trick like sending the new guy to get some "prop wash" but these Barners are straight on. Save your time for some real problems but don't go looking for them.

Banky · 05-18-2013, 06:29 AM

Both Les books and the Barn. Nothing better!!!

Bill Goddard · 05-18-2013, 06:56 AM

Get a copy of mac's Antique Auto Parts catalog. It has the best pictures of parts in color. and read it cover to cover then read it again. You will soon become very familiar with the car and better understand what poeple mean when they talk about their cars' "problems" I recommend Les Andrews books also but don't forget his 3rd book on "Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics" Bill G

05-17-2013, 06:34 PM	#2
RHD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 665	Re: Oh Boy. This can't be good!! That cotter pin is meant to be there. The ends should be bent outwards. Movement of this pin keeps the flywheel housing oil drain hole clear at all times. Best of all it is fully automatic. Another 'wonder' of the Model 'A' Ford. __________________ R.H.D. Author of Model 'A' Ford technical manuals. Supplier of good original RHD parts.

05-17-2013, 06:37 PM	#3
Ice man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southern Pines, N.Carolina Posts: 210	Re: Oh Boy. This can't be good!! Thats the way they all look. Can't remember seeing one without a cotter pin in it.

05-17-2013, 06:38 PM	#4
Tugmaster Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Stonington Ct Posts: 34	Re: Oh Boy. This can't be good!! No Kidding?!?! Glad to here that!!! Fordbarnd just saved me a BUTT-TON of work! Thanks!! Todd

05-17-2013, 08:04 PM	#6
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,902	Re: Oh Boy. This can't be good!! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Todd, if you buy a couple good books and read them you will save yourself a whole bunch of money, trouble, and time. I suggest at least The Ford Service Bulletins (complete if you can find them, not the little yellow book — but that's better than none), and Les Andrews's Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook Vol. I. They'll set you back about $60-$80, but well worth it. And they're great reading besides! __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

05-17-2013, 08:33 PM	#7
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Oh Boy. This can't be good!! The cotter may have had the ends correctly spread but driving over something like a branch or cardboard box caught one end and bent it. Take no chances. Disassemble the entire car immediately!

05-18-2013, 05:12 AM	#10
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: Oh Boy. This can't be good!! I know that it sounds like a trick like sending the new guy to get some "prop wash" but these Barners are straight on. Save your time for some real problems but don't go looking for them.

05-18-2013, 06:29 AM	#11
Banky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 201	Re: Oh Boy. This can't be good!! Both Les books and the Barn. Nothing better!!!

05-18-2013, 06:56 AM	#12
Bill Goddard Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shrewsbury,Pa Posts: 513	Re: Oh Boy. This can't be good!! Get a copy of mac's Antique Auto Parts catalog. It has the best pictures of parts in color. and read it cover to cover then read it again. You will soon become very familiar with the car and better understand what poeple mean when they talk about their cars' "problems" I recommend Les Andrews books also but don't forget his 3rd book on "Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics" Bill G