How to Restore Your Model A • VOLUME 1 - MAFCA
[Pages:12]How to Restore Your Model A ? VOLUME 1
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How To Restore Your Model A
Part 1: ACQUISITION.............................7 Part 2: DISASSEMBLY............................13 Part 3: REBUILDING THE CHASSIS.................20 Part 4: BRAKES.................................25 Part 5: DRIVE TRAIN SYSTEM.....................28 Part 6: TRANSMISSION and CLUTCH................32 Part 7: THE SHORT BLOCK........................38 Part 8: THE COOLING SYSTEM.....................43 Part 9: FUEL SYSTEM............................48 Part 10: WIRING ...............................54 Part 11: IGNITION SYSTEM.......................57 Part 12: BODY WORK.............................66 Part 13: PAINT.................................74 Part 14: TOP and UPHOLSTERY....................83
Supplement Subjects
Alignment and Steering.........................91 Distributor....................................95 Engine Pans....................................96 Fan and Water Pump.............................98 Horn..........................................103 Ignition Switch...............................105 Paint Striping................................106 Purchasing Parts..............................108 Shock Absorbers...............................109 Wood Work.....................................111
Other Subjects
Finishes Under the Hood........................39 Cam Outline....................................39 Cam Operation..................................41 Tightening Cylinder Head Nuts..................42 As Henry Made Them (Ford photographs)..........94 Light Switch Handles...........................97 Tiny Tips . . . From Readers..................104 Model A Ford Specifications...................110
INDEX.........................................112
How to Restore Your Model A ? VOLUME 2
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I. CHASSIS
Rear End Overhaul........................................6 Front Wheel Shimmy......................................18 Spindle Arm Ball Restoration............................20 Choosing, Restoring, Mounting Model 'A' Wheels..........22 Putting On The Brakes...................................28 Reinforcing Bands For Model 'A' Brake Drums.............33 Rebuilding Shocks.......................................38 My Experience With Model 'A' Shocks.....................40 Restoring Tubular Shocks Links..........................44 Frame Straightening.....................................45
II. ENGINE
Engine Basics And Troubleshooting.......................46 Stop That Oil Leak......................................50 Model 'A' Air Cleaner...................................51 Model 'A' Ford Carburetors..............................52 More About Water Pumps..................................54 Overheating.............................................56 Water Pump Grease Catcher...............................57 Model 'A' Oil Return Pipe..............................59
III. BODY
Aligning The Model 'A' Hood ............................62 Glass & Regulator Remedies..............................65 Restoring Model 'A' Stainless Steel.....................68 Restoring 1931 Running Boards...........................73 The Model 'A' Gas Tank..................................81 Body Clinch Nuts .......................................82 Acrylic Lacquer.........................................84 Shrinking Sheet Metal...................................85
IV. ELECTRICAL
Restoring 1928 & 1929 Headlights........................86 Restoring 1930 & 1931 Lamps.............................90 Restoring 1928 Drum Taillight...........................97 Headlamp Focusing And Alignment.........................99 Electrical Troubleshooting Guide.......................101 Generator Cutout Relay.................................104
V. UPHOLSTERY
Model 'A' Woodgraining.................................107 Installing a Tudor Wood Kit............................110 How To Patch a Plait...................................117
VI. MAINTENANCE LIST FOR THE MODEL 'A'.................119
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How to Restore Your Model A ? VOLUME 3
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I. BODY
Installing Fender Wells...............................4 Replacement Patch Panels..............................8 How to Apply Body Solder.............................12 Poor Door Fit........................................15 Worn Hinge Pins .....................................17 Rumble Seat Installation.............................18 Painting With Enamel.................................20 Special Colors.......................................26 Pin Striping.........................................29 Closed Car Top Restoration...........................33 How to Install A Hidem...............................37 How I Made My A-400 Top..............................38 Seals, Grommets and Flaps............................40 Bumper Restoration...................................42
II. CHASSIS
Testing & Rebuilding the Starter.....................44 Carburetor Update....................................50 Houdaille Story......................................55 Tire Valve Hardware..................................60 Front End Alignment..................................69 Take a Trial Run.....................................72
III TRIM
Electric Wipers......................................74 Seat Adjustment Mechanism............................78 Rebuilding a Passenger Seat..........................81 Rebuilding Window Shades.............................84 Door Handle Repair...................................86
IV SUPPLEMENTAL
Chemical Stripping...................................88 The Wood in Model 'A's...............................91 Nuts and Bolts.......................................95 Filtered Air.........................................98 Lubrication.........................................102 Spring Spreader.....................................110 Trunk Rack..........................................112 Tinkering With Our Toys ............................116
How to Restore Your Model A ? VOLUME
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I - ENGINE AND CHASSIS
Riveting the Model A Frame...................................4 Let's Build a Model 'A' Engine...............................6 Alignment of the Flywheel Housing...........................10 Rear Axle Rebuilding and Adjustment.........................16 * Ignition Timing for Beginners ............................17 Improving the Model 'A' Transmission........................22 * Aligning the Body and Frame...............................29
Adjusting Rod & Main Bearings, Speedometer Gear & Cable, Adjusting Shock Absorbers, Crack Detection Methods, Door Handle Installation, Carburetor Air Filters, Oiling Window
Mechanisms, Front End Shimmy, Water Pump Seal, Engine Performance, Crankcase Ventilator, I Never Knew She Could
Run So Good! Subtle Differences in Distributor Bodies....................36 * Restoring the Model A Generator...........................40
II - BODY
Installing Interior Wood in a Victoria......................46 Installing Top Wood in a Victoria...........................52 * Installing a Roll-Down Rear Window........................56 Roll-Down Window Supplement.................................60 Model 'A' Locks and Keys....................................62 * A Close Look at Metal Top Moldings........................68
III - DETAILING
* Model 'A' Windshield Wipers...............................73 Rebuilding and Troubleshooting the Zenith Carburetor........82 Analyzing Headlight Scripts.................................88 Technical Tips:.............................................91
Installing the Gearshift Spring, Pinion Bearing Replacement, Balancing a Fan Blade, Throttle Shaft Air Leaks, Body
Deadener, Gas Filter Replacement, Leaking Rear Main Bearing, Positive Crankcase Ventilation, Popout Switch Lubrication,
Battery Installation, Securing Radiator Ornaments, Replacing Top Material
Finishing Touches...........................................94 More Finishing Touches......................................98 Spare Wheel Carriers.......................................100
IV - RESTORING A UNIQUE BODY TYPE
Researching and Restoring the Model A Mail Truck...........102 Technical Tips:............................................112
Avoiding a Broken Water Outlet Casting, Hood Rod Repair, Engine Assembly, Smooth Shifting
* Bill Reeder Literary Award winners
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I MODEL A DATA
Production of the Model A Ford........................4 Model A Specifications...............................10
II ENGINE
Adjusting Cylinder Head Bolts for More Power.........14 Measuring and Adjusting Main Bearing
and Rod Bearing Clearances.......................16 Carburetor Leaks.....................................18
III BRAKES Gimme A Brake!.......................................19 Gimme A Brake - Part II..............................21 Restoring the Model A Brake Cross Shaft..............24
IV ELECTRICAL * Model A Electrical System (88) Part 1 - Wiring Diagram.....................28 Part 2 - Reading the Ammeter................32 * The Elecrolock Ignition Switch (92)................36 Restoration of the Armored Ignition Cable............42
V. TOURING MODIFICATIONS Put Your A Under Pressure * (91).....................45 * Direction Signal Installation on Your Model 'A' (90)................................51
VI. RESTORING A UNIQUE BODY TYPE - Sport Coupe
1928-29 Sport Coupe...............................55 1930-31 Sport Coupe...............................75
- Tudor 1930-31 Standard Tudor Sedan.....................101 1931 Deluxe Tudor Sedan..........................117
* Bill Reeder Literary Award winners
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How to Restore Your Model A ? VOLUME
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1. Engine Fan failure analysis and repair...................... 1 Stubborn Studs....................................... 9 Fixing the Valdez....................................11 Measuring/Adjusting Main and Rod Bearing Clearances..13
2. Chassis and Drive Train Improving the Model A Steering.......................16 Model A ford Rear Axle Adjustment....................18 Locating and Installing Body Blocks..................23 Installing frame Welting The Easy Way................35
3. Body Floor Boards (Authentically Speaking)................36 1930-31 Model A floor Board Modification.............41 Restoration of the Model A Door and Deck Lid Handles.42 Pillar Locks.........................................45 Tire Locks...........................................46 1928 Electric Wiper..................................47 Seat Belts ("A Bear for Safety").....................51
4. Tires Installation and Care of Valve Stem Hardware.........57 Replacing Rubber Valve Stems.........................59
5. Shop Aides / Service Hints / Tips Strobosopic Timing Lights............................61 Homemade and Handy...................................67 Torque Values........................................72 Tiny tips............................................73
6. Specific body styles 1930-31 Deluxe roadster 40-B.........................76 1931 Cabriolet 68-C.................................112
Published 1999
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