Model A Tech support by Ford

[Clem Clement]

With Microsoft no supporting XP in April, I'm wondering when Ford stopped supporting the Model A? I think we know the engine continued until 1941 (Maybe as a B and industrial engine). how about Model A parts? Can we say at least until 1950 because the Green book lists some replacement parts?

 

[700rpm]

I could still buy Ford valves and guides and rings at my local parts store in 1962. The garage I worked in that year also had a reserve of NOS parts because our service vehicle was a '30 Model A pickup. No telling when this stuff was ordered from Ford, though.

 

[Old182]

I purchased a clutch disc from Walt Bratton a couple of years ago that fit an '80s Eeger Beaver (spelled correctly) wood chipper. It has a Pinto engine but takes a Model A clutch disc and pilot bearing. Walt told me those discs were used well into the 1980s on various equipment. Who knew?

 

[Kevin in NJ]

As you get further from 1931 the parts quality changed. It is likely that it got contracted out.
I have been told that 1940's flywheels were not well balanced. The 4 now rods I have are not as accurately weighed. At some point the spring shackles changed to the useless rubber bushings.

Then there is the issue that a nos part from the dealers shelf might have been a marginal defect the factory could not use. The dealer would have time to fit the part. More likely it would be the part the new guy got to hang on a car. After a whole of not getting the part to fit the guys in the shop would get a good laugh. Then the part was put on the shelf for the next new guy.