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  1. Afordman31

    Distributor Bushings

    Is there a easy way to remove the original distributor bushings in the housing. Also the best way to keep them from collapsing? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks
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    Checking spare Distributor

    Retarding the spark when starting engine was fine but when I went over half the travel advancing the spark the engine wanted to cut out. Any suggestions to the problem?
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    windshield frame

    Did the AR Model A Ford have a hand wiper? I have a windshield frame that looks like the 1931 windshield frame but is not as wide and has a tube that looks like a hand wiper might be used. The mounts on the sides for the opening brackets are straight and not offset as on the 1931 frame. Maybe...
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    Window Felts 1931 Town Sedan

    Putting new felts in third window on my 1931 Town Sedan, boy what a job, sure was easier on my 1931 pickup!
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    Model a Ford Transmission

    I put a transmission in my 1931 Ford Pickup figuring it would be more quite. The gears looked good also. When I took it for a drive it locked in high gear. I figure it to be in the shifter top. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
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    Mac's antique auto parts

    If Mac's and Eckler went out of business, why do they keep sending emails?
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    Reflections of Autumn

    My Speedster sitting in the barn I noticed the reflection of the maple leaves on a tree approximately 300 feet across the road showing on my Speedster windshield. I think this is a once in a lifetime picture.
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    Top Dressing

    Years ago you could buy top dressing by the quart but I don't seem to be able to find it anywhere. What do you all suggest to seal the top material. This is on a 160-A 4 door Town Sedan.
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    Screw set for 4 door Slant Windshield Model A

    Is there a location diagram showing where these screws go that came in the trim package for a 1931 Slant Windshield Town Car? Anyone maybe have any ideas. Thanks.
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    Antique Engine Rebuilding

    Rumor that they are going out of business the end of the year! Anyone else heard that?
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    Generator Question

    I have a fixture set up to check Generators as if they were running on a car. I have a Generator that shows excellent charge, a 110 motor turns it clockwise looking at the pulley. The same Generator off the fixture if I put the positive cable off my battery charger on the ground and my negative...
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    Model A Transmission

    What would make a Model A Transmission lock in High Gear?
  13. Afordman31

    Clutch Disk Chatter

    My Model A started sometime ago clutch chattering. If I didn't ease the clutch peddle out it would just shake my pickup in reverse something terrible. I have the engine out and removed the pressure plate and found the disk greasy and the groves on the back side kind of filled with dry mixture of...
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    Model A Rear End Ratio

    Jacked up the drivers side rear wheel, put a piece of tape at the 6 o'clock position. Put a mark at the 12 o'clock position on the drive shaft splined end. I then turned the rear wheel forward one full revolution and the driveshaft moved not quite 1 7/8 turns clockwise. What ration rear end do...
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    Conventional oil and Synthetic oil

    Been using 10W-30W Valvoline conventional oil in my Model A...finding out from the internet that it is being phased out. I also read that the manufactures of new cars are recommending synthetic oils. Is it going to make a difference in the older cars?...checked oil tonight and some of the...
  16. Afordman31

    Ignition points

    Anyone have a cross reference for breaker points for 1937 to 1940 Ford distributor? Wondering if I can get them local. Thanks
  17. Afordman31

    Gilmores Car Show and Swap Meet

    Upcoming Car Show and Swap Meet, Red Barns, Gilmore's Car Museum. August 4, 2018. 9AM. to 5PM.
  18. Afordman31

    1917 Model T Title

    My buddy has the original title for his Dad's second car. It was a 1917 Model T Ford. He asked me if there was a way to trace and see if the vehicle was still around. Any help with this would be appreciated! I believe it is a Michigan title.
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    Kalamazoo Michigan Swap Meet Flyer

    Kalamazoo Michigan Swap Meet Flyer
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    Distributor Question

    When installing the condenser in the distributor there is a copper screw and insulating washer that go's in to tighten the condenser to the lower plate. The washer from what I gather go's in the hole and the copper screw through the washer then tightened into the condenser. The washer that...
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