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    I need help with turn signal switch

    Ok , Grn. wire right front , yellow left front , Brn Right rear , orn. left rear , blu. and blk. to flasher , red to brake light switch , that is 7 wires , I have 8 wires the last one is black with a red stripe , what is it for - where does it go ? directions don't even show or mention a black...
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    Headlight bulb

    What is the smaller bulb in the headlight assembly for ? running light ? , thinking about going with LED's but wanted to know what the small bulb does Vern
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    40 brakes on my 31 A

    I'm putting 1940 brakes on the rear of my Model A , I ordered new 40 axle bearings , but they seem too loose to me , I can slide the bearing on the model a axle super easy and it has slop , it slides 1/2 way into the hub then stops , I'm sure I can press it all the way in . Does all this seem...
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    which bearing

    I'm putting 1940 ford rear backing plates and drums / hubs on my 31 model a , what hub bearing do I use ? Vern
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    engine tag

    I was dismantling my 53 ford flathead v8 today and on the front of the engine is a brass tag that says - M&M Auto Parts Co. / Genuine Remanufactured / Detroit ID or IO not sure , Michigan , Then below that it says - Bore 030 / Main 010 / Rod 020 / Job 24 , I tried to google it but I believe this...
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    Floor shifter

    I'm probably looking for something that doesn't exist , a floor shifter for a 1953 F100 3 speed original trans , I've done some searching for new and used but came up empty handed , any info or leads will be appreciated , Thanks Vern
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    Juice brakes

    I started putting some 1953 F100 brakes on my 31 A , I did a ton of research on this before starting the job , I bought the ring adapters to center the backing plates on the model a spindles , filled in the bolt holes , put the centering rings in, marked just 2 holes to get it going and drilled...
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    1953 F 100 brakes

    I'm putting juice brakes on my model a , I bought a complete rebuild brake kit for the rear f100 brakes , now I want a complete rebuild kit for the front , can't find anyone that sells one ? does anybody know who sells them , lots of places sell for the rear , but not the front . help ! Vern
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    1952 stuck flathead

    I bought a 52 F100 flathead complete engine but froze up , I pulled the heads cylinders and pistons look very good , very clean no carbon , I fought the valve removal for two weeks , finally got them out today what a JOB , put a socket on the crankshaft pulley and pop it freed up turns smooth...
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    Help with coupe seat

    How does the seat back cushion in my 5 window 31 coupe fasten in ? All I had to start with was the springs , the upholster has just about got it done when we realized we don't know how it fastens to the wooden seat frame , pictures would be super if you have any . thanks Vern
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    door channel install

    It's me again , I bought new rubber door bumper kit , anti rattle , door glass to metal seal , window glass cushion bumper and window channel kit , I'm installing new glass in both doors ( 31 5 window ) But there is not one instruction with the whole mess , since I didn't remove the old glass...
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    pedal adjustment

    My clutch has 1 1/2 '' of free play before I feel significant pressure , no grinding or chatter , the problem is when releasing the clutch it does not re-engage until it reaches that 1 1/12 spot of free play , and then it wants to slip ever so slightly , I was told it is a new clutch and P.plate...
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    first ride

    Well I took my 31 coupe down the road yesterday after getting the brakes pretty darn good ( if I say so myself ) , but I didn't go very far , there is so much play in the steering I was afraid of darting into the other lane for a head on . The guy told me the steering box was rebuilt , and I...
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    Putting model a on lift

    I have a two post lift at home , but what does everyone else do to make it work on a model a coupe ? I hate the thought of taking a whole day to fab. special lift extensions, but I want it safe too , any ideas would be great , pics would be even greater , I'm to old and too fat to get up and...
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    1953 f100

    Hello everyone , my first post , I'm trying to get the backing plates off a 1953 f100 rear end to use on my model a , are the axles C clip , or do I just need a slide hammer to pull them out . Vern
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