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    Bypass ignition switch

    Can anyone tell me how I can bypass the ignition switch on a Model A? I'm trying to help someone who is not very mechanical get an A started up. The car has not been started in about 5 years. When I turn the switch on with the key they gave me, there is no click, the key just turns. No spark...
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    Ammeter doesn't show discharge with lights on

    The ammeter on my 30 RHD Phaeton doesn't show discharge when I turn on the lights whether the car is running or not. It show charge of about 10-12 amps a road speed. There is only one wire,yellow/black, hooked to the cutout. The cutout is a rectangular box,about 1"x2"x1". Something must be...
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    Dual Bulb Head Lights

    My 1920 Runabout head lights have two bulb sockets in each. The normal center one,with two pins, and a second one half way up the reflector on the top center, with two pins.. I haven't seen them like this before. How are they wired and what can you tell me about them. Thanks for any help.
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    How to install wind wings

    My wife bought me a pair of etched wind wings to replace the plain ones on my 1930 Phaeton. She said they weren't pretty enough. Which way should the etched side of the glass be on? Facing the front or facing the back? I'm guessing the back so as to keep the bugs out of the etching, but I would...
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    RHD Shortened Pitman arm

    Does anyone know if the shortened pitman arm such as part number A3590S from Tam's will work on a right hand drive Model A?
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    RHD Steeing box removal

    Does anyone have any helpful hints for how to remove the 7 tooth steering box and column from my 1930 Right Hand Drive Phaeton? I'm going to pull it out and ship it to Bob Barnes for rebuilding. I have Les Andrews Mechanics Handbook,but it doesn't address the RHD. Any suggestions appreciated, I...
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    The best King Pin sets

    Which supplier should I order complete King pin rebuild sets from? Do I have to remove the backing plates to replace the king pins and bushings? Thanks for any advice. I'm not proud of my ignorance.
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    Block Heater for Model A

    Does anyone know of a head-bolt or other type of block heater for a Model A? I need to start my A which has been sitting in my cold barn in Maine all this winter.
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    Right Hand drive steering box

    Does anyone have a tight 7 tooth right hand drive steering box to part with. My arms are getting tired chasing the steering free play on the backwoods Maine roads.
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    Letter A stamped inside a triangle

    What does the letter "A" stamped inside a triangle mean on some model A ford chassis and frame parts?
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    Speedometer suddenly quit

    The speedometer suddenly quit working last night It has been "bouncing" some, but otherwise OK. What do you think is the probable problem? Please tell me it will be easy to fix. Thanks
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    Model A dimensions

    Can anyone tell me where to find the overall dimensions, (length , width, height with top up) of a 1930 Model A Phaeton? Thanks.
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