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    Powerhouse generators.

    Does the 3 brush Powerhouse differ in the charging adjustment procedure to the 5 brush powerhouse, and how is it done? Is the moveable brush in the same position on both types?
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    Right Hand Drive Model 'A' Book.

    “The Right Hand Drive Model 'A' Ford.” A 44 page e-book in full colour, showing the differences between right hand drive Model ‘A’ Fords, and left hand drive Model ‘A’ Fords manufactured between 1928 to 1931. It also gives information on the differences between USA assembled cars and Canadian...
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    The Right Hand Drive Model 'A' Ford.

    “The Right Hand Drive Model 'A' Ford.” A 44 page e-book in full colour, showing the differences between right hand drive Model ‘A’ Fords, and left hand drive Model ‘A’ Fords manufactured between 1928 to 1931. It also gives information on the differences between USA assembled cars and Canadian...
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    Side Curtain fasteners

    I have made tentative steps at pricing the original type side curtain fasteners. I have attached pics of originals and some repros. I am pricing just the actual curtain fastener not the body socket at the moment. Now some questions; Would you folks prefer chromed brass, or stainless steel? Would...
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    Preload

    What is the approved method of preloading the pinion bearing and then the carrier bearings to the axle housings? What is the recommended preload and how is it measured? In the past I have used fishing scales and I pull the banjo or crown wheel over with suitable string wound around to get 4lb...
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    Brake drum dimensions and stub axles.

    What is the max oversize for safe brake drums. I was lead to believe it is 3/32" over the std. 11". To stop the bottom king pin bush rotating in the stub axle, what is the best repair. Make an oversize bush. Knurl the outside of the bush and install. Look for a better stub axle. What is the...
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    "Spatter Pattern" floor mats.

    Does anbody know where the "Spatter Pattern" for the rubber floor mats originated? I have seen a nearly identical pattern in window glass. The pattern appears to be in small sections and repeats itself across the mat.
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    Shock Absorbers

    Hi Folks. I have 2 questions on Houdaille Shock absorbers. Question 1. At the bottom of the rotor in the round section of the rotor, there are 2 holes through the rotor at right angles to the shaft. One hole is controlled by the needle valve for resistance adjustment, what is the other lower...
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    Front body bolt.

    The Restorer Vol 42 Issue 2 gives all the body bolt placement and bolt dimensions, and body block drawings for most Model 'A's. My issue is the very first body bolt under the firewall. I refer now to page 30, 1930 Phaeton which I am currently writing a book about. The first bolt is stated to be...
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