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Bendix Springs

When the Model A was introduced in 1928 it was equipped with the Abell starter drive. By mid 1928 production was switched to 100% Bendix drive. The Bendix drive was considered to provide a smoother, quieter operation and more reliable. Click here to read more bendix...

Steering Box – Oil or Grease?

When the Model A was first manufactured, the fill port for the steering gearbox was a Zerk grease fitting, identical to all others on the car.  However, all owner's manuals and service bulletins issued at the time, warned emphatically that only 600W oil should be used...

Electrical Repairs On The Model A – Finding A Bad Wire

At our recent Garage Days event, we worked together on Tony’s 1928 Phaeton to solve an electrical short and brighten the headlights on his car. Safety is very important and correcting problems is a must‐do on any car with a compromised lighting system. We used a...

Starter Motors

Overhauling the Model A Starter Motor. This is an excellent article for those who wish to do the overhaul themselves. To read more click here starter motor

Electric Check – Condensors

While driving on a tour one day, your Model A produces a loud backfire and soon after, your normally smooth running engine starts acting up. After checking ―things out, you‘re still not sure what the problem could be. Someone says, “Could it be the condenser?” Usually...

Alternative License Bracket for the 1928 or 29 Model A

I have a 1929 Model A and I wanted better air flow thru the radiator so I removed the license plate and bracket from the headlight bar. Now the problem was where to relocate it. After trial and error I found that a 1939 to 1941 Ford deluxe front license plate bracket...

Choosing the Right Oil for your Model A Ford

This article provides everything you need to know to make an informed choice about the engine lubrication oil to use in your Model A Ford. This article exposes several myths developed over the ages since the Model A was manufactured. To read mnore click here...

Radius Rods

This months article will be about the difference between the front and rear radius rods, to read more click here Radius Rods

Voltage Convertor

This clever voltage and polarity converter provides 12.4 volts output from your vintage or classic car 6v system Input voltages from as low as 4.0 volts are converted to a fixed output of 12.4 volts OPERATES ON POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE CHASSIS VEHICLES, 6 VOLT OR 12 VOLT...

Cotter Pins Revisited

Find a list of all the cotter pin sizes that you will need for your model A. Click here Cotter Pins Revisited

Rear Hub Bearings – by Steve Driver

Many years ago before one was aware of replacement inner sleeves to fit onto the axle housing and a sleeve and bearing to fit into the hub one had to apply some initiative to effect a repair to provide a solid wheel bearing without all the play & flop of worn...

Radius Rods

This month’s article will be about the differences between the FRONT and REAR Radius Rods and how are they used in the Model A Ford. The one-piece FRONT Radius Rod setup has been nicknamed a WISHBONE since it is shaped like the wishbone found in the turkey many people...

Water Pumps

Stock design Model A Ford Type Water Pumps, what are the alternatives? to read more click here Pages from Club Newsletter March 2016

Radius Ball and Socket

Our club President, Rick Manan, has asked if he should use the original style radius rod ball and socket or the replacement cast iron style with the rubber ball. Les Andrews does not recommend the replacement style with the rubber ball, even though it has been a...

Transmission Prudence

For a number of years I have been overhauling Model A Ford transmissions for an auto repair shop. Most of the time the customer request is to "go through it". In most cases it is a functioning transmission, not a failed one. I usually ask the questions, "has it been...

Front Alignment Changes – Toe In

Maybe something to consider as to why Model A's may wander "occasionally" when driving on different or the same highways: 1. According to the Model A Ford Service Bulletins Book, & current recommendations, it is advisable today to follow Ford's revised toe-in...

The Battery – how it works

The battery used in the 1928-31 Model A Ford is listed as a 6 volt, positive grounded type, with a “Ford MADE IN U.S.A.” logo appearing on one side of the battery case. Although it is called a three-cell 6 volt battery, each cell is really 2.1 volts each. It was...