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    36 Commercial Headlights

    I have what I think are 36 commercial headlights that have a few issues that I'd like to sort out. 1st issue is this inner mounting trim on the bucket. Are these replaceable? If so anyone know a vendor?
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    1940 16 inch rims back space

    Anyone know how much back space an OEM 16 inch 1940 steel car wheel has? Thanks Pete
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    34 Spring Height

    Anyone know the height of an original 1934 OEM front spring when measured like this pic? Thanks.
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    Wanted solid Model A Roadster or Coupe

    Thanks all, no longer looking at this stage.
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    3.54 ratio stock in an axle

    Did any of the V8 banjo rears come stock with a 3.54 gearset? Thanks Pete
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    34 Front axle direction

    Having a seniors moment. Am I right in recalling there is a front and a back to a 34 axle? Thanks.
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    1933 vs 1934 Crossmembers

    Looking at going back to stock factory front shocks. Have done some reading here and it mentions 33s went on the inside and 34s on the outside of the frame rails due to differences in the crossmembers. Could someone please enlighten me as to how the two crossmembers differ? Thanks in...
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    WTB Leakless Water Pump

    Hi all Im looking for a leakless water pump to suit a 30 Model A. By chance does anyone have one they arent using? Thanks Pete
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    Water Pump shaft end play

    Hi from Japan After a several month process I have been able to get my Model A registered here and have been loving driving my 31 Banger powered coupe and went for a nice leasurely drive today and noticed a new to me noise. Got out to investigate and its the water pump/fan shaft. There is...
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    Rear Mainshaft Seal

    Hi all Need some guidance please. Noticed today two things of concern with my 31 A Coupe. Its got new oil. 1) Oil dripping somewhat profusely from the (drain?) hole at the bottom of the bellhousing. Its my 1st A but not my 1st engine so Im guessing rear main seal??? . 2) Out of that...
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    Model A Worm Adjustment Screw

    Hi Fellas Been doing my research of how to adjust the steering box on my 30 coupe. Think I have a handle on it except the worm adjustment screw does not have a lock nut on it. Just want to check that I'm OK to remove it and refit it with a locking nut without turning a 5min job into a...
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    Diff only Oil

    Hoping not to start another oil thread that goes south. I need some oil for the rear end of my coupe. It has a later gearbox so I only need it for the Diff. I do not have access to 600W here in Japan. Having read lots of posts and now having 'paralysis through over analysis' Am I good to use...
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    Replace trunk floor 30 Coupe. 8

    My trunk floor needs replacing. The portion in front of the cross member where your feet would go with a rumble seat. To remove it do I just grind off the old riverts? If so, can I get to all the riverts easily or are there some harder to get ones? Prefer to remove in one piece so I can easily...
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    30 Running boards and Splash Aprons

    Think I just had a eureka moment having spent a fair bit of time under my 30 coupe today trying to figure out what was up with my splash aprons and running boards. Do these look like the one piece items? I was wanting to remove the running boards without having to lift the body and pull the...
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    Logo Lites - Replacing the Turn Signals

    I've bought a set of Logo Lites and dont like the look of the actual turn signals and want to change them. They are quite a bit bigger than I thought, no one's fault but my own. The signals themselves are one wire with ground through the controller. Has anyone used the kit and replaced...
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    Brake light switch

    Hi from Japan Im getting my 30 coupe ready for registration and need to replace the brake light switch. Is there a reputable supplier as I prefer OEM if possible. Thanks Pete
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    34 Ford Removing Cowl Lights then???

    Im giving serious thought to removing the cowl lights on my 34 3W. If I was to do this I would like to fill the holes to stop water ingress etc. Has anyone that has done this come up with a discrete rubber plug or similar to fill the hole? Really dont want to weld them shut.
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    My 1st Model A (non Hotrod) - Starting....

    My new to me Model A arrived yesterday and just spent an hour or so trying to get it to start. Its my 1st somewhat standard car so please be gentle. This is the procedure I have used. Fuel on (Tap in vertical position) GAV at 5pm after fully closing it initially. Advance lever all the...
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    Jump Starting flat 6V battery

    Hi from Japan My coupe finally arrived here today and with no surprise the battery is very flat. I have a 6v/12v charger but its one of the newer types that seem to need a reasonable residual charge in the battery before it works and this battery is too low for the charger to work. Can I...
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    Model B Distributor Modern Cap Conversion

    I have a model B distributor in an A coupe and would like to buy some service items to have on hand as I live in Japan. Have found a lot of the parts I need but then came across this conversion kit which was also suggested by the current owner...
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