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VOLUME 1
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
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' Stain Less 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
I. BODY
I ENGINE.......................................................
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
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
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
I ENGINE.......................................................
Fan Failure Analysis and Repair...........................1
Stubborn Studs............................................9
Fixing the Valdez........................................11
Measuring and Adjusting Main Bearings
and Rod Bearing Clearances..........................13
II CHASSIS and DRIVE TRAIN......................................
Improving the Model A Steering...........................16
Model A Ford Rear Axle Adjustment........................18
Locating and Installing Body Blocks......................23
Installing Fame Welting the Easy Way.....................35
III 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
IV TIRES........................................................
Installation and Care of Valve Stem Hardware.............57
Replacing Rubber Valve Stems.............................59
V SHOP AIDS / SERVICE HINTS / TIPS.............................
Stroboscopic Timing Light................................61
Homemade and Handy.......................................67
Torque Values............................................72
Tiny Tips................................................73
VI SPECIFIC BODY STYLES........................................
1930-31 Deluxe Roadster -- 40-B..........................76
1931 Cabriolet -- 68-C..................................112
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