MAFCA
I N D E X
FOR ______________________________________________________
Model A Ford Club of America (MAFCA)
(from the Restorer)
HOW TO RESTORE YOUR MODEL A
VOLUMES 1 THROUGH 8
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Prepared By:
Henry L. Chauvin
henrychauvin@
(Revised: March 5, 2011)
Air-conditioning:
Model A Air-conditioning .............. Vol. 7, page 119
Ammeter: (See also Electrical below)
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 58
Parts List ............................ Vol. 1, page 62
Reading the Ammeter ................... Vol. 5, page 33
Acquisition: (What Model A do you want)
General, Body types, Engine Numbers ... Vol. 1, page 7
Axles: (See also Front End & Differential)
Front Axle Camber, Caster, Straighten . Vol. 1, page 92
Front Bearing Types ................... Vol. 5, page 10
Front End Alignment ................... Vol. 3, page 69
Front Shimmy .......................... Vol. 2, page 18
Rear Axle Adjustment .................. Vol. 6, page 18
Rear Bearing Types .................... Vol. 5, page 10
Rear end Overhaul ..................... Vol. 2, page 6
Rear, Key, Alternate Install, (Tips) .. Vol. 6, page 73
Rear, Rebuilding & Adjusting .......... Vol. 4, page 16
Shimmy, (Tips) ........................ Vol. 3, page 123
Spindle Arm Ball Repair ............... Vol. 2, page 20
Spindle Shims, (Tips) ................. Vol. 3, page 125
Battery:
Authentic Ford Battery ................ Vol. 7, page 24
Battery & Battery Cable Tests ......... Vol. 7, page 116
Converting to 12 Volts ................ Vol. 8, page 110
Installation, (Tips) .................. Vol. 4, page 93
Parts List ............................ Vol. 1, page 62 Type/Specifications: .................. Vol. 5, page 10
Bearing Types, Roller/Ball: (See also Bearings under Engine
below)
All Bearings .......................... Vol. 5, page 10
Ball & Roller Bearings ................ Vol. 1. page 24
Rear Bearing Types .................... Vol. 5, page 10
Bell Housing: (See Clutch & Pressure Plate below)
Body: (See also Paint, Top & Wood, below)
Alignment ............................. Vol. 4, page 23
Body Assembly Plant Letters & Numbers Vol. 7, page 129
Body Block Location & Installing ...... Vol. 6, page 23
Body Production & Body Categories ..... Vol. 5, page 4
Body Solder, (Lead) ................... Vol. 3, page 12
Body Types & Body Numbers ............. Vol. 7, page 126
Body Work & Body Diagrams ............ Vol. 1, page 66
Cowl Band Replacement, (Tips) ......... Vol. 2, page 67
Chemical Treatment .................... Vol. 3, page 88
Clinch Nuts ........................... Vol. 2, page 82
Deaden Sound, Body, (Tips) ............ Vol. 4, page 92
Details, General: ..................... Vol. 5, page 55
Details & Diagrams of Specific Bodies:
AA Trucks, (pages 37-85) ............ Vol. 7, page 37
AA Trucks, (pages 89-109) ........... Vol. 8, page 89
AA Fender Wheel-well Installation ... Vol. 7. page 91
Cabriolet, 1931 68-C ................ Vol. 6, page 112
Deluxe Roaster, 30-31, 40-B ......... Vol. 6, page 76
Deluxe Tudor, 1931 .................. Vol. 5, page 117
Diagrams of Bodies .................. Vol. 1, page 66
Mail Truck, Restoring, 1929-1931 .... Vol. 4, page 111
Sedan, 160 Series, Slant Windshield . Vol. 8, page 61
Sport Coupe, 1928-1929, 50A ......... Vol. 5, page 55
Sport Coupe, 1930-1931, 50B ......... Vol. 5, page 75
Std. Tudor 1930-1931, 55B .......... Vol. 5, page 101
Door Fitting .......................... Vol. 3, page 15
Fender Foot Plates, Rear .............. Vol. 3, page 126
Fender Repair Using Engine Stand ...... Vol. 8, page 113
Fender Well Installation .............. Vol. 3, page 4
Finishing Touches ..................... Vol. 4, page 94
Finishing Touches, More ............... Vol. 4, page 98
Front Fender Dimple Repair ............ Vol. 8, page 45
Glass & Regulators .................... Vol. 2, page 65
Hinge Pins, (Worn), ................... Vol. 3, page 17
Hood Alignment ........................ Vol. 2, page 62
Hood Latch Protection, (Tips) ......... Vol. 2, page 67
Hood Lift Bumpers & Corners, Original . Vol. 4, page 94
Hood Removal Apparatus ................ Vol. 8, page 118
Hood Rod Repair, (Tips) ............... Vol. 4, page 112
Keys & Locks .......................... Vol. 4, page 62
Lead Body Solder ...................... Vol. 3, page 12
Mail Truck Restoring .................. Vol. 4, page 102
Metal Work ............................ Vol. 1, page 66
Nickel Plated Cleaning, (Tips) ........ Vol. 2, page 67
Patch Panel Installation ............. Vol. 8, page 40
Patch Panels, Replacement ............ Vol. 3, page 8
Roll Down Rear Window, Install ........ Vol. 4, page 56
Rear Window Supplement, Install ....... Vol. 4, page 60
Rumble Seat Details ................... Vol. 5, page 92
Rumble Seat Hinge (Install), (Tips) ... Vol. 3, page 19
Rumble Seat Installation .. ........... Vol. 3, page 18
Running Board Restoration, 1931 ....... Vol. 2, page 73
Seals, Grommets, & Body Flaps ......... Vol. 3, page 40
Shrinking Sheet Metal ................. Vol. 2, page 85
Shrinking Sheet Metal ................. Vol. 3, page 5
Solder, Lead Body ..................... Vol. 3, page 12
Stainless Steel Restoration ........... Vol. 2, page 68
Stripping, Chemical Body .............. Vol. 3, page 88
Top & Upholstery ...................... Vol. 1, page 83
Types ................................. Vol. 1, page 10
Types, (Wood or Metal Frames) ......... Vol. 3, page 93
Upholstery ............................ Vol. 1, page 84
Upholstery, Installing, Tudor ......... Vol. 2, page 110
Upholstery, Patching Plait ............ Vol. 2, page 117
Weights/Specifications ................ Vol. 5, page 13
Welting Installation .................. Vol. 6, page 35
Wood-graining ......................... Vol. 2, page 107
Bolts & Nuts:
Bolt Grade & Types .................... Vol. 3, page 95
Bolt & Nut Finish ..................... Vol. 1, page 39
Clinch Nut Installation ............... Vol. 2, Page 82
Head Bolts, Remove .................... Vol. 6, page 9
Heli-Coil Bolt Thread Installation .... Vol. 8, page 68
Safety Wire Flywheel Housing Bolts .... Vol. 8, page 50
Stubborn Stud Removal ................. Vol. 6, page 9
Torque, (Bolts & Nuts) ................ Vol. 3, page 95
Torque Values, (Bolts & Nuts) ......... Vol. 6, page 72
Books:
Index ................................. Vol. 1, page 12
Brakes:
Brake Adjustment, Greater Stopping .... Vol. 8, page 82
Brake Cross Shaft Restoration ......... Vol. 8, page 10
Brake Drum Reinforcing ................ Vol. 2, page 33
Brake Improvements .................... Vol. 8, page 78
Brake Shoe Bracket Rebuild ............ Vol. 7, page 92
Brakes, Tinkering Tips ................ Vol. 3, page 118
Cross Shaft Restoration ............... Vol. 5, page 24
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 25
Parts ................................. Vol. 1, page 27
Pedal Bushing, (Tips), ................ Vol. 2, page 67
Rear Brake Drum Puller, Home-made ..... Vol. 7, page 118
Servicing Brakes ...................... Vol. 2, page 28
Vol. 5, page 19
Vol. 5, page 21 Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 10
Bumper:
Make Bumper Flag Holders .............. Vol. 7, page 115
Rear, Details & Bolts ................. Vol. 4, page 99
Restoration ........................... Vol. 3, page 42
Bushings:
Distributor, Reaming w/ Sand Paper .... Vol. 4, page 34
Removal, (Tips) ....................... Vol. 3, page 49
Carburetor:
Air Cleaner ........................... Vol. 2, page 51
Air Filter ............................ Vol. 3, page 98
Air Filter, PVC, (Tips) ............... Vol. 3, page 123
Air Filter, Paper, (Tips) ............. Vol. 3, page 126
Carburetor, Tinkering Tips ............ Vol. 3, page 120
Explained Function, Zenith ............ Vol. 7, page 5
Gas Filter, (Tips) .................... Vol. 4, page 92
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 51
Leaks ................................. Vol. 5, page 18
Leaks ................................. Vol. 7, page 7
Parts ................................. Vol. 1, page 52
Rebuilding & Troubleshooting, Zenith .. Vol. 4, page 82
Shaft Re-bushing Tool ................. Vol. 6, page 67
Specifications: ....................... Vol. 5, page 10
Throttle Shaft Air Leak Repair, (Tips) Vol. 4, page 91
Types, General, w/Photos .............. Vol. 2, page 53
Types, Update, Parts .................. Vol. 3, page 50
1927-1931 Chart ....................... Vol. 3, page 53
Chassis: (Frames)
Aligning Frame ........................ Vol. 4, page 23
General, Rebuilding ................... Vol. 1, page 20
Frame Straightening ................... Vol. 2, page 45
Riveting .............................. Vol. 4, page 4
Clinch Nuts: (See also Body, & Bolts & Nuts)
Clutch & Pressure Plate:
Bell Housing Restoration .............. Vol. 8, page 46
Clutch Bushings, (Tips) ............... Vol. 2, page 67
Clutch Pedal Adjusting Tool ........... Vol. 6, page 67
Clutch Pressure Plate Restoration ..... Vol. 7, page 14
Clutch, Tinkering Tips ................ Vol. 3, page 118
General, Transmission & Clutch ........ Vol. 1, page 32
Multiple Disk Clutch, 1928 ............ Vol. 8, page 65
Coil:
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 58
Parts List ............................ Vol. 1, page 63
Cooling System: (See also Engine, Radiator, & Water Pump)
Authentic Ford Water Return Tube ...... Vol. 7, page 22
Cooling System Diagrams ............... Vol. 1, page 44
Cooling System, Tinkering Tips ........ Vol. 3, page 117
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 43
Overheating, (Tips) ................... Vol. 3, page 127
Overheating, Tinkering Tips ........... Vol. 3, page 117
Parts ................................. Vol. 1, page 47
Radiator Emblem Removal ............... Vol. 6, page 74
Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 11
Water Outlet, (Avoid Breaking) ........ Vol. 4, page 112
Differential: (Axles, Drive Train, & Rear End)
Differential, Tinkering Tips .......... Vol. 3, page 118
Disassembly ........................... Vol. 1, page 13
Disassembly & Re-assembly ............. Vol. 1, page 28
Drive Line, Tinkering Tips ............ Vol. 3, page 118
Drive Shaft Torque .................... Vol. 5, page 11
Gear Lubricant, (Tips) ................ Vol. 4, page 112
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 28
Overhaul, Rear End .................... Vol. 2, page 6
Parts List ............................ Vol. 1, page 31
Pinion Bearings, Timken Numbers, (Tips) Vol. 4, page 91
Differential Bearings, (See both Vol. 4 & 5), page 10
Rear Axle Adjustment ................. Vol. 6, page 18
Rear Axle Seals ....................... Vol. 6, page 74
Rear end Rebuilds ..................... Vol. 6, page 37
Rebuilding & Adjustment ............... Vol. 4, page 16
Special Differential Tools ............ Vol. 1, page 30
Specifications: ....................... Vol. 5, page 11
Distributor: (See also Ignition below)
Analysis Tool ......................... Vol. 7, page 19
Bodies, Subtle Differences ............ Vol. 4, page 36
Bushing Removal ....................... Vol. 3, page 119
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 57
Overhaul .............................. Vol. 1, page 95
Rebuild ............................... Vol. 4, page 33
Rotor Gap Setting ..................... Vol. 7, page 3
Shaft, (Tips) ......................... Vol. 1, page 104
Spark Lever Adjustment ................ Vol. 3, page 119
Doors: (See also Handles, Keys, & Locks)
Adjust Doors .......................... Vol. 3, page 15
Bumpers, Dovetails, Original .......... Vol. 4, page 98
Door Adjustment ....................... Vol. 3, page 15
Handle Installation, (Tips) ........... Vol. 3, page 123
Handle Repair, Doors .................. Vol. 3, page 86
Hinge Pins, (Worn) .................... Vol. 3, page 17
Hinge Pin Removal Tool, (Tips) ........ Vol. 3, page 121
Hinge Pins, Stainless, (Tips) ......... Vol. 3, page 87
Keys & Locks .......................... Vol. 4, page 62
Drive Train: (See also Axle, Differential & Transmission)
Electrical: (See also Ammeter, Battery, Distributor, Engine,
Coil, Electro-lock Switch, Generator, Horn, Ignition,
Lights, Starter, & Wiring for specific electrical items)
Converting to 12 Volts ................ Vol. 8, page 110
Electrical Double Fuse, (Tips) ........ Vol. 4, page 93
Electrical Grounding, (Tips) .......... Vol. 3, page 126
Electrical Grounding System ........... Vol. 8, page 88
Electrical System ..................... Vol. 5, page 28
Electrical, Tinkering Tips ............ Vol. 3, page 118
Electrical Troubleshooting ............ Vol. 2, page 101
Reading Ammeter ....................... Vol. 5, page 33
Electro-lock Switch: (Pop-Out)
Authentic Ford Switch & Keys .......... Vol. 7, page 21
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 58
Ignition Switch ....................... Vol. 5, page 36
Ignition Cable Restoration ............ Vol. 5, page 42
Lubrication, (Tips) ................... Vol. 4, page 92
Overhaul/Repair ....................... Vol. 1, page 105
Parts List ............................ Vol. 1, page 63
Pop-Out Cable Clamps .................. Vol. 8, page 17
Engine:
Adjust Cylinder Head Bolts, (Power) ... Vol. 5, page 14
Assembly, (Tips) ...................... Vol. 4, page 112
Avoid Breaking Water Outlet ........... Vol. 4, page 112
Authentic Ford Non-automotive Engines . Vol. 7, page 28
Basics, Troubleshooting ............... Vol. 2, page 46
Babbitt ............................... Vol. 1, page 38
Backfiring, Curing, (Tips) ............ Vol. 6, page 73
Bearing, Rod & Main Adjust: (Tips) .... Vol. 3, page 122
Vol. 4, page 29
Vol. 5, page 16
Vol. 6, page 13
Bearing, Rear Leak .................... Vol. 4, page 92
Break In Procedure .................... Vol. 5, page 17A
Vol. 6, page 15
Break In, (Tips) ...................... Vol. 1, page 104
Break In, (Tips) ...................... Vol. 2, page 371
Building an Engine .................... Vol. 4, page 6
Camshaft Bushing Installation ......... Vol. 8, page 75
Camshaft Outline ...................... Vol. 1, page 39
Camshaft Operating Sequence ........... Vol. 1, page 41
Center Main Bearing Leak (Tips) ....... Vol. 3, page 49
Clearance Limits, (Allowable Wear) ... Vol. 1, page 40
Conversion to Pressured Oil ........... Vol. 5, page 45
Crack Detection, (Tips) ............... Vol. 3, page 122
Crank, Protection & Handle, (Tips) .... Vol. 6, page 73
Crankcase Ventilator, PCV, (Tips)...... Vol. 3, page 106
Crankcase Ventilator, PCV, ............ Vol. 4, page 31
Crankshaft Center-lines ............... Vol. 8, page 28
Crankshaft & Head, B-BB-C, (Identify) . Vol. 7, page 8
Engine Noises ......................... Vol. 3, page 117
Engine Tinkering (Tips) ............... Vol. 3, page 116
Exhaust Polish, (Tips) ................ Vol. 3, page 125
Engine & Bolt Finishes ................ Vol. 1, page 39
Flywheel Housing Alignment ............ Vol. 4, page 10
Flywheel Cutting, Tinkering Tips ...... Vol. 3, page 118
Front Motor Mount ..................... Vol. 1, page 15
Grounding, Electrical, (Tips) ......... Vol. 3, page 126
Heli-Coil Thread Installation ......... Vol. 8, page 68
Head Leaking, (Tips) .................. Vol. 3, page 87
Head Stud Removal, Stubborn Studs .... Vol. 6, page 9
Head Nut Tightening Sequence .......... Vol. 1, page 42
Horsepower & RPM & MPH ................ Vol. 1, page 101
Lifts, Old spark Plugs, (Tips) ........ Vol. 3, page 121
Main Bearing 16 mm Wrench, (Tips) ..... Vol. 2, page 21
Numbers ............................... Vol. 1, page 11
Noises, Engine, Tinkering Tips ........ Vol. 3, page 116
Oil Pan Leaks ......................... Vol. 6, page 11
Oil Pan Leaks ......................... Vol. 8, page 34
Oil Filler Tube Removal Tool, (Tips)... Vol. 6, page 73
Oil Return Pipe Restoration ........... Vol. 2, page 59
Overhaul, (Tips), ..................... Vol. 1, page 104
Overheating, Tinkering Tips ........... Vol. 3, page 117
Overheating, (Tips) .................. Vol. 3, page 127
Pans, Dimensions ...................... Vol. 1, page 97
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ........ Vol. 3, page 106
Positive Crankcase Ventilation, (Tips) Vol. 4, page 92
Rear Main Bearing Leaks, (Tips) ....... Vol. 3, page 125
Rear Main Bearing Leaks, (Tips) ....... Vol. 4, page 92
Ring Gear & Throw-out Bearing ......... Vol. 6, page 74
RPM & Horsepower & MPH ................ Vol. 1, page 104
Safety Wire Flywheel Housing Bolts .... Vol. 8, page 50
Seized Engine, (Tips) ................. Vol. 3, page 125
Short Block ........................... Vol. 1, page 38
Spark Plug Reading & Engine Analysis .. Vol. 8, page 76
Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 11 Specifications & Dimensions ........... Vol. 7, page 123
Stop Oil Leak at Bolt ................. Vol. 3, page 49
Stop Oil Leak ......................... Vol. 2, page 50
Stubborn Stud Removal ................. Vol. 6, page 9
Throw-out Bearing ..................... Vol. 6, page 74
Timing ................................ Vol. 4, page 17
Timing Indicator on Pulley ............ Vol. 8, page 117
Tinkering Tips ........................ Vol. 3, page 116
Water Outlet on Head, (Tips) .......... Vol. 4, page 112
Water Outlet, Tinkering Tips .......... Vol. 3, page 116
Wear & Corrosion, Thermostat, (Tips) .. Vol. 3, page 101
Fan:
Fan Belt .............................. Vol. 3, page 49
Vol. 6, page 74
Fan Belt, Original .................... Vol. 4, page 97
Fan Balance ........................... Vol. 8, page 63
Fan Blade Balance, Razor Blades, (Tips) Vol. 4, page 91
Fan Blade Removal Tool ................ Vol. 6, page 68
Fan Failure & Repair .................. Vol. 6, page 1
Fan Identification .................... Vol. 8, page 16
Fan/Water Pump Analysis ............... Vol. 1, page 98
Floor Boards & Mats:
Floor Board Authenticity .............. Vol. 6, page 36
Floor Mat Authenticity ................ Vol. 7, page 36
Modified, 1930 & 1931 ................. Vol. 6, page 41
Frame: (See Chassis)
Front End: (See also Axles)
Alignment ............................. Vol. 1, page 91
Front End Tune Up ..................... Vol. 8, page 31
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 23
King Pins, (Tips) ..................... Vol. 3, page 125
Radius Rod Identify & Restoration ..... Vol. 8, page 48
Shimmy ................................ Vol. 2, page 18
Shimmy, (Tips) ........................ Vol. 3, page 123
Vol. 6, page 73
Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 10
Spindle Arm Restoration ............... Vol. 2, page 20
Fuel: (See also Carburetor above)
Authentic Ford Fuel Lines ............. Vol. 7, page 34
Filter, Sediment Bowl, (Tips) ......... Vol. 4, page 92
Fuel Filters .......................... Vol. 8, page 44
Fuel Gauge Shut Off & Throttle Control Vol. 1, page 49
Fuel Gauge Service/Repair ............. Vol. 7, page 108
Fuel Sediment Bowl Service/Repair ..... Vol. 7, page 111
Fuel System, Lesson Learned ........... Vol. 8, page 1
Fuel System, Tinkering Tips ........... Vol. 3, page 120
Gas Tank Baffle, Rattle Repair, Tips .. Vol. 3, page 100
Gas Tank Cleaning & Filtering ......... Vol. 8, page 86
Gas Tank Specifications ............... Vol. 5, page 11
Fuel Tank Parts List .................. Vol. 1, page 53
System ................................ Vol. 1, page 48
Tank, Installing & Welting ............ Vol. 2, page 81
Tank, Rust Treatment, (Tips) .......... Vol. 2, page 21
Gas & Gas Tank: (Also see Fuel above)
General Information:
General Hints, Tinkering Tips ......... Vol. 3, page 120
Spare Parts to Carry, (Tips) .......... Vol. 8, page 81
Generator:
Charging Rate ......................... Vol. 3, page 119
Cut Out Relay ......................... Vol. 2, page 104
Cut Out Relay, Substitute, (Tips) ..... Vol. 3, page 87
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 59
Parts List ............................ Vol. 1, page 62
Rebuild, Restoring .................... Vol. 4, page 40
Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 11
Glass:
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 69
Glass & Regulators .................... Vol. 2, page 65
Tight Windows ......................... Vol. 3, page 123
Grease/Grease Gun/Grease Fittings: (See Lubrication below)
Handles: (See also Doors, Keys, Locks, & Windows)
Door, Deck Lid Handle Restoration ..... Vol. 6, page 42
Door & Deck Handle Types .............. Vol. 8, page 22
Door Handle Repair .................... Vol. 3, page 86
Handle Installation ................... Vol. 3, page 123
Handle Locks .......................... Vol. 6, page 45
Window Handle Repair .................. Vol. 3, page 86
Hood: (See Body, above)
Horn:
General, Care & Types ................. Vol. 1, page 103
Parts List ............................ Vol. 1, page 64
Repair, Tuner Cleaner, (Tips) ........ Vol. 3, page 126
Ignition: (See also Electrical, Electro-lock Switch & Engine above &
Wiring below)
Ignition Timing ....................... Vol. 4, page 17
Loose Timing Gear Check ............... Vol. 6, page 74
Parts List ............................ Vol. 1, page 63
Spark Plug Gap, (Tips) ................ Vol. 2, page 21
Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 12
System ................................ Vol. 1, page 57
Timing ................................ Vol. 1, page 60
Timing, Light Method .................. Vol. 4, page 20
Timing, Strobe Timing Light ........... Vol. 6, page 61
Keys: (See also Doors, Electro-lock Switch, Handles, Locks, & Wiring)
Keys .................................. Vol. 4, page 62
Lights:
Alignment/Focus ....................... Vol. 2, page 99
Bulb Specifications ................... Vol. 5, page 12
Circuit Protection, (Tips) ............ Vol. 3, page 49
Cowl & Fender Lamps & Switches ........ Vol. 7, page 31
Cowl Lights ........................... Vol. 2, page 94
Directional, Five (5) Wire, (Tips) .... Vol. 3, page 111
Directional Cowl Lamp Signals ......... Vol. 5, Page 51
Headlamp Retainer Springs ............. Vol. 6, page 74
Light Switches, Authentic Ford ........ Vol. 7, page 31
Light Switch Rod & Handles Types ...... Vol. 1, page 97
Light Switch Repair, i.e., (Lights come
"On" when Steering wheel turned) ...... Vol. 7, page 107
Parts List ............................ Vol. 1, page 63
Parts List ............................ Vol. 2, page 89
Restore 1928 Drum Tail Lights ......... Vol. 2, page 97
Restoring Finish ...................... Vol. 2, page 68
Restoring Headlights 1928/1929 ........ Vol. 2, page 86
Restoring Reflectors, (Tips) .......... Vol. 2, page 67
Restoring 1930/1931 Lamps ............. Vol. 2, page 90
Signal Lights, Diagram ................ Vol. 3, page 128
Stop Light Switch, Original ........... Vol. 4, page 97
Tail Lights ........................... Vol. 2, page 93
Types, Headlight Scripts, Analyzing ... Vol. 4, page 88
Locks: (See also Doors, Handles, Keys & Tire Locks)
Pillar Locks, Doors ................... Vol. 6, page 45
Tire Locks ............................ Vol. 6, page 46
Lubrication/Cleaning/Maintenance:
Authentic Alemite Grease Gun .......... Vol. 7, page 29
Cleaning Nickel, (Tips) ............... Vol. 2, page 67
Cleaning Light Reflectors, (Tips) ..... Vol. 2, page 67
Cleaning & Restoring Stainless Steel .. Vol. 2, page 68
Engine Oil Leak Cause, A & B Engines .. Vol. 7, page 89
Engine Total Oiling System ............ Vol. 7, page 86
Gear Lubricant, (Tips) ................ Vol. 4, page 112
Grease Fitting Authenticity ........... Vol. 6, page 36
Oil & Lubrication, Types, Part I ...... Vol. 3, page 102
Oil & Lubrication, Types, Part II ..... Vol. 3, page 107
Oil Pump, Tinkering Tips .............. Vol. 3, page 119
Lubrication Chart & Maintenance List .. Vol. 2, page 119 Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 87
Stop Oil Leak ......................... Vol. 2, page 50
Stop Oil Leak at Bolt ................. Vol. 3, page 49
Tires, Shoe Polish, (Tips) ............ Vol. 2, page 37
Manufacturer/Production, Bodies & Engines:
Body Types & Body Numbers ............. Vol. 7, page 126
Body Assembly Plant Numbers ........... Vol. 8, page 122
Body Assembly Plant Letters & Numbers Vol. 7, page 129
Engine Numbers ........................ Vol. 1, page 11
Quantities, Types, Models ............. Vol. 5, page 4
Maintenance: (See Lubrication/Cleaning/Maintenance)
Motor: (See Engine)
Muffler:
Muffler/Exhaust Fitting, (Tips) ....... Vol. 3, page 101
Oil: (See Lubrication/Cleaning/Maintenance)
Paint: (See also Wheels, for wheel painting).
Acrylic Lacquer ....................... Vol. 2, page 84
Acrylic Enamel, Address, (Tips) ....... Vol. 4, page 92
Authentic Lacquer Painting ............ Vol. 7, page 102
Enamel Painting ....................... Vol. 3, page 20
Paint & Paint Colors .................. Vol. 1, page 78
Pin Striping .......................... Vol. 3, page 29
Special Colors ........................ Vol. 3, page 26
Sanding Metal & Paint, No. of Grit .... Vol. 1, page 82
Sanding Metal & Paint, No. of Grit .... Vol. 3, page 23
Stripes, Body ......................... Vol. 1, page 82
Striping .............................. Vol. 1, page 6
Striping, Art of, (Tips) .............. Vol. 3, page 49
Striping for Amateurs ................. Vol. 1, page 106
Urethane Paint ........................ Vol. 8, page 18
Where to Use Enamel ................... Vol. 3, page 20
Wood Graining Painting ................ Vol. 2, page 107
Parts List:
Brakes ............................... Vol. 1, page 27
Buying 28/29 & 30/31 Different Parts . Vol. 1, page 108
Carburetor ........................... Vol. 1, page 53
Comparison, 28/29/30/31 .............. Vol. 1, page 108
Electrical ........................... Vol. 1, page 62
Parts, Different For Models .......... Vol. 1, page 108
(Don't Be Fooled)
Radiator ............................. Vol. 1, page 47
Rear End ............................. Vol. 1, page 31
Specifications ....................... Vol. 5, page 10
Transmission ......................... Vol. 1, page 36
Water Pump ........................... Vol. 1, page 47
Radiator: (Also see Cooling System)
Cap Ornaments, Securing, (Tips) ....... Vol. 4, page 55
Cap Ornaments, Securing, (Tips) ....... Vol. 4, page 93
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 43
Hoses, Original ....................... Vol. 4, page 94
Leaks, Ginger, (Tips) ................. Vol. 3, page 124
Parts List ............................ Vol. 1, page 47
Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 12
Running Board: (See Body)
Seats: (See also Body & Upholstery)
Rebuild Passenger Seats ............... Vol. 3, page 81
Rumble Seat ........................... Vol. 5, page 92
Seat Adjustment Mechanism ............. Vol. 3, page 78
Seat Belts ............................ Vol. 6, page 51
Shoulder Seat Belts ................... Vol. 8, page 119
Shades: (See Windows)
Shocks:
Adjusting Shock Absorbers, (Tips) ..... Vol. 3, page 122
Adjusting Shock Absorbers ............. Vol. 4, page 29
Houdaille Story, Part II .............. Vol. 3, page 55
Rebuilding ............................ Vol. 1, page 109
Rebuilding ............................ Vol. 2, page 38
Rebuilding ............................ Vol. 2, page 40
Restoring Tubular Shock Links ......... Vol. 2, page 44
Specifications:
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 110
Specific, Detailed .................... Vol. 5, page 10
Torque Specified for Bolts & Nuts...... Vol. 3, page 95
Speedometer:
Cable, Nylon Tubing, (Tips) ........... Vol. 3, page 122
Cable, (Same as Vol. 3 above) ......... Vol. 4, page 29
Calibration, Tinkering Tips ........... Vol. 3, page 118
Gear, "Drive Line", Tinkering Tips .... Vol. 3, page 118
Gear, (Tips) .......................... Vol. 3, page 122
Speedometer Service/Repair ............ Vol. 7, page 113
Springs:
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 22
Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 13
Shackle Bushing Installing ............ Vol. 6, page 74
Shackles, Installing, (Tips) .......... Vol. 3, page 121
Shackle removal, (Tips) ............... Vol. 2, page 21
Spring Spreader, Rear ................. Vol. 3, page 110
Spring Spreader, "U" Clip, (Tips) ..... Vol. 3, page 111
Starter:
Fallen Bendix Bolt Removal ............ Vol. 3, page 125
Testing & Rebuilding .................. Vol. 3, page 44
Parts List ............................ Vol. 1, page 62 Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 13
Starter Switch, Original .............. Vol. 4, page 96
Starter Switch Insulation Pad ......... Vol. 4, page 98
Starter Cranking Test ................. Vol. 7, page 116
Steering:
Adjusting, (Tips), Plastic Bags ....... Vol. 6, page 73
Gear Lubricant, (Tips) ................ Vol. 4, page 112
Improving Steering .................... Vol. 6, page 16
Servicing ............................. Vol. 1, page 92
Spindle Ball Repair ................... Vol. 2, page 20
Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 13
Steering Box, (7) Tooth ............... Vol. 8, page 59
Steering Gear Alignment ............... Vol. 8, page 14
Steering Shaft Thread Repair .......... Vol. 8, page 20
Steering, Tinkering Tips .............. Vol. 3, page 118
Steering Wheel Puller ................. Vol. 6, page 68
Steering Wheel Removal Tool ........... Vol. 6, page 68
Wheel Shimmy, Curing, (Tips) .......... Vol. 6, page 73
Timing: (Also see Engine & Ignition)
Tires:
Metal Valve, Slow Leak ................ Vol. 6, page 73
Mounting, Protecting Wheels, (Tips) ... Vol. 3, page 100
Rear tires, (Tips) .................... Vol. 3, page 121
Removal from Well, Deflate ............ Vol. 2, page 67
Replace Rubber Stem w/ Metal Stems .... Vol. 6, page 59
Tire Failure .......................... Vol. 3, page 121
Tire Locks ............................ Vol. 6, page 46
Tire Locks ............................ Vol. 8, page 2
Tire Side Mount Locating Tool ......... Vol. 6, page 67
Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 13
Valve Hardware ........................ Vol. 3, page 60
Vol. 6, page 57
Top:
General: ............................. Vol. 1, page 83
Hidem Installation .................... Vol. 3, page 37
Replacing Material, (Tips) ............ Vol. 4, page 93
Seals Grommets, Flaps ................. Vol. 3, page 40
Top, A -400 ........................... Vol. 3, page 38
Top Molding, Metal .................... Vol. 4, page 68
Top Restoration, Closed ............... Vol. 3, page 33
Torque: (See Bolts & Nuts above)
Transmission:
Alignment ............................. Vol. 4, page 10
Bearings .............................. Vol. 5, page 13
Borg Warner Overdrive ................. Vol. 8, page 5
Gear Shift Knob, Original ............. Vol. 4, page 95
Gear Shift Spring, (Tips) ............. Vol. 4, page 91
Gear Lubricant, (Tips) ................ Vol. 4, page 112
General, Transmission/Clutch .......... Vol. 1, page 32
Improving Seals, New Bearings ......... Vol. 4, page 22
Noise & Growling Cause & Cure ......... Vol. 8, page 84
Parts List ............................ Vol. 1, page 36
Smooth Shifting, (Tips) ............... Vol. 4, page 112 Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 13
Stopping Transmission Leaks ........... Vol. 7, page 104
Testing, Off Car, (Tips) .............. Vol. 3, page 127
Tinkering Tips ........................ Vol. 3, page 118
Transmission Shaft Bearing Retainer ... Vol. 8, page 70
Transmission Tower Repair ............. Vol. 7, page 105
Trial Run:
Spare Parts to Carry, (Tips) .......... Vol. 8, page 81
Trial Run ............................. Vol. 3, page 72
Troubleshooting:
Carburetors, Zenith ................... Vol. 4, page 82
Engine ................................ Vol. 2, page 46
Electrical ............................ Vol. 2, page 101
Front End ............................. Vol. 3, page 71
Ignition .............................. Vol. 1, page 60
Oil leak .............................. Vol. 2, page 50
Overheating ........................... Vol. 2, page 56
Overheating, (Tips) ................... Vol. 3, page 127
Spare Parts to Carry, (Tips) .......... Vol. 8, page 81
Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 10
Tinkering Tips ........................ Vol. 3, page 116
Trunk (Luggage) Rack:
Build a Trunk ......................... Vol. 7, page 96
Build a Luggage Rack .................. Vol. 7, page 95
Build a Trunk Rack .................... Vol. 3, page 112
Universal Joint:
Universal Joint Housing Caps .......... Vol. 8, page 70
Upholstery: (See also Body & Seats)
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 83
Patch a Plait ......................... Vol. 2, page 117
Upholstery Kit Improvement ............ Vol. 2, page 110
Rumble Seat ........................... Vol. 5, page 92
Valves:
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 41
Grinding Compound, Uses, (Tips) ....... Vol. 2, page 21 Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 13
Stems, Other Uses, (Tips) ............. Vol. 2, page 21
Water Pump:
Care & Feeding ........................ Vol. 7, page 13
End Play, (Tips) ...................... Vol. 3, page 124
Fan/Water Pump Analysis ............... Vol. 1, page 98
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 45
Grease Catcher ........................ Vol. 2, page 57
Impeller Installation Tool ............ Vol. 6, page 69
Information/Overheating ............... Vol. 2, page 54
Packing Nut Types, Original ........... Vol. 4, page 99
Packing Water Pump .................... Vol. 1, page 46
Parts List ............................ Vol. 1, page 47
Seal, (Tips) .......................... Vol. 3, page 124
Shaft End Play, (Tips) ................ Vol. 3, page 101
Shaft End Play, Stop Forever .......... Vol. 7, page 1
Specifications, (See Cooling) ......... Vol. 5, page 11
Tinkering Tips ........................ Vol. 3, page 117
Weights:
Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 13
Wheels:
Balancing Weights, (Tips), ............ Vol. 2, page 67
Colored Wheels ........................ Vol. 1, page 81
Front Wheel Shimmy .................... Vol. 2, page 18
Hub Caps, (Tips), ..................... Vol. 1, page 104
Hub Caps, (Tips) ...................... Vol. 2, page 37
Rear Hub Installation, (Tips) ......... Vol. 6, page 73
Shimmy, Cure, (Tips), ................. Vol. 6, page 73
Spare Wheel, Rear Carriers ............ Vol. 4, page 100 Specifications ........................ Vol. 5, page 13
Steel Rim Dimensions .................. Vol. 3, page 68
Wheel Paint Protection, (Tips) ........ Vol. 2, page 116
Wheel Shimmy .......................... Vol. 3, page 123
Wheel Straightening ................... Vol. 8, page 53
Wheel Straightening, Restoring/Painting Vol. 2, page 22
Window: (See also Handles)
Coupe Rear Window Installation ........ Vol. 4, page 56
Oil Mechanism, (Tips) ................. Vol. 3, page 123
Rebuild Shades ........................ Vol. 3, page 84
Window Handle Repair .................. Vol. 3, page 86
Wipers:
Electric Wipers ....................... Vol. 3, page 74
Electric Wipers, (1928) ............... Vol. 6, page 47
Windshield Wipers ..................... Vol. 4, page 73
Wiring: (See Electrical for other specific items)
Cowl & Fender Lamp Wiring ............. Vol. 7, page 31
Bulb Specifications, (Lights) ......... Vol. 5, page 12
Directional Signals, (Tips) ........... Vol. 3, page 111
Directional Signals, (Tips) ........... Vol. 3, page 128
Directional Signals ................... Vol. 5, page 51
Electrical System:
Part 1, Wiring Diagrams ............ Vol. 5, page 28
Part 2, Reading Ammeter ............. Vol. 5, page 32
Electrical Tinkering Tips ............. Vol. 3, page 118
Fuse Protection, (Tips) ............... Vol. 4, page 93
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 54
Grounding, (Tips) ..................... Vol. 3, page 126
Light Circuit Protection .............. Vol. 3, page 49
Parts List, Electrical ................ Vol. 1, page 62
Parts List, Wire ...................... Vol. 1, page 56 Troubleshooting ....................... Vol. 2, page 101
Wiring Change, Important, (Overlooked) Vol. 8, page 80
Wiring Diagrams ....................... Vol. 1, page 55
Wiring Diagrams ....................... Vol. 5, page 29
Wood Work: (See Body for Body Wood Blocks)
General ............................... Vol. 1, page 67
How to Restore ........................ Vol. 1, page 111
Repair, (Tips) ........................ Vol. 2, page 37
Repairing Wood ........................ Vol. 3, page 33
Wood in Model A's ..................... Vol. 3, page 91
Wood, Installing in Victoria .......... Vol. 4, page 46
Wood, Top, Victoria ................... Vol. 4, page 52 __________________________________________________________________________
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