Thank you for watching! I need to clarify: The Timing Tool Giveaway entry was in the video 2 weeks ago. This video, we were drawing the winners. There will be another giveaway soon. Thanks again, and keep those Model A's on the road where they belong!
Well Paul, I had tried with success what you had said and showed on your video before, about the lean. I’ve been doing it once or twice a week since I first saw it, weeks ago. It does work. I have a complete library of all your videos on my shop laptop. They are so informative. Liked your last one of you and your wife on the tour. You did a great job getting the car ready for the show. Too bad you didn’t get a chance to show it for points. You guys have some very nice A’s. So easy to follow what you do with them. Thank you and your wife for taking the time to do all this. Regards,PaulB
I subscribed to your channel about a week ago, your videos are great. I just bought my first Model A, brought it all the way from Florida to Michigan. It won't start since I got it home. Ran fine before I bought it. :-(
What a clever tip, would never have thought to polish up an old cam and simply check the gap in a spare body. Sometimes we are in too big a hurry to buy new parts before trying to re-use the old originals. And now I know why you stress putting a tiny bit of lube on the distributor cam when servicing. These are things we learn from you Paul because you are driving your Fords on a regular daily basis. Please keep posting, your videos are the best.
Thank you! Yes, it's a game changer when the Model A stops being a toy and becomes your daily transportation! Suddenly, you learn that the more you take care of it, the more it takes care of you.
My ‘31 rumble seat used to lean left I thought it was just tired suspension. The cam polishing such a simple idea that it is brilliant like the timing tool. Thank you for the tips.
Hey Paul, Thanks for calling my name and also another should out to the Utah Valley Model A Club. My dads Phaeton has the dreaded lean, we'll have to give your tip a try!
I just purchased a 31 Roadster. I've been watching your videos. They are very helpful. And yes next thing I'm traveling is the distributer. I could really use a timing tool 😁
I think your point about body lean is absolutely correct My two left hand model A leans to left side and other two right hand model A to the right side Both “driver’s side”
Hey Paul as always enjoying your videos I belong to the Northern Ohio model a club and have told everybody to start watching you thanks for doing this!
I am the prez of our Walla Walla WA club. We need to do seminars and doing them remotely seems like s great way. I am also an old ham. KD7PTG. (Former WA7GNU) I own a 1929 Tudor that I did a great deal of the restoration. Cheers
You're the best Paul. What is a standard ride height for 31 deluxe coupe (19" stock wheels)? I would prefer a front rake but don't know how to change that.
PS do you have a video on how to do the timing on the Model A's already? I was hoping this was the Video for that when I saw "Timing tool" in the name of the video (I am so dumb in fixing my "new" car I got 3 months ago) Thanks for all your videos they are a great help to me.
My Model A ran when I bought it. I bought a timing tool and checked the timing. It was way off. I am still doing other things to the car and I am curious about how it will run after all of the work is done
Hi Paul, trank you really much for your Model A content! I am wondering what gas mileage you get when driving them daily? It seems like you do a lot of miles in your A‘s, so it should be pretty representative. Thanks!
@@ModelA There are a lot of videos that are quite popular search term: "radio restoration" I'm not suggesting that you have time for three TH-cam channels however.
@@mackfisher4487 Thanks for the tip. I think doing a youtube channel showing how to restore old radios might end up taking some of the fun out of it. That's what I do to get AWAY from youtube. Ha ha!
I love your videos... Need a little more info tho. for My '31 Distributor it has a screw (Vertically) to mount the points and a screw (Horizontally) to adjust the gap on the points (I think) - and the steering colum has a lever to adjust timing... if the Timing is Retarded or Advanced... Won't that mess with the points gap adjustment when working on this type of "peeking" the points I have? Thanks for all you share on the videos.
Hello Paul, I was adjusting my points and my horn and button got really hot. Had to pull the battery cable. It was running fine but did a tune up. Any ideas? Thank you Sir.
Paul, thank you so much for your videos is there an electronic version for a Model A to replace the points or would that be a cardinal sin? Thank you for your time answering my question I know it must take you a lot of time to make these videos how can I donate?
There is an electronic ignition "upgrade". However, they fail all the time. I run original ignition. Never breaks! Thanks for the offer! Donation link- www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=DNEA3GWXRXSAC¤cy_code=USD&source=url
The color that YOU like best! If you wanted to stick to an original Model A color scheme for that car, that would be different. Otherwise, it's your car, so what YOU like!
Mr Paul lm Haven problem with my model a to star on all electric current is ok, but no run also the spark from coil an edpark plus are yellow orange, l don't know what happening
I see you are a strong Ford guy/ a friend of mine ask me to work on her 1928 Chevy Roadster would you have any contact for repair info and parts//Thanks in advance Jerry
Hey Jerry. Man, I'm sorry. I don't know squat about Chevys or even where to source parts. Someone reading comments here might. If you guys know, please help Jerry out!
Hello Paul, Gary from AZ been talking to this salesman I quess it about a 1931 Ford coupe hard top one this guy in Atlanta GA this place is consignment selling this veh. with a bunch of pictures last night was looking close on the driver's & pass side doors it looked like the doors looked a little ajar so I call him back he told me that all the doors on the 1931 they overlap the rear pane he say that the way they fit that was a ( RED FLAG ) for me what do you think the problem could be hinges ?? or something worse it's about 80 plus restored can you give some input on this thanks Gary
The coupe doors close on top of the body panel on the rear side of it. The front of the coupe door should be flush with the body. So, seeing the door sitting on top of the body panel at the rear is normal.
Hello Paul, my name is Mario, I am writing to you from Argentina. I want to buy fabric for the hood of my Model A Ford Roadster, here in Argentina there is none. Can you tell me where to buy the fabric in the US? ??? The fabric is T- 9 canvas topping. Thank you.
Polishing that cam seems like a great idea. Will the rubbing block still wear if the pivot shaft is not perfectly parallel with the cam surfaces?? That continues to be a problem with more current points where "dwell meters" are used to set the gap.
Thank you for watching! I need to clarify: The Timing Tool Giveaway entry was in the video 2 weeks ago. This video, we were drawing the winners. There will be another giveaway soon. Thanks again, and keep those Model A's on the road where they belong!
Paul Shinn - you drew my name! I am not an expert TH-cam user and I don’t know how to email you my info.
Well Paul, I had tried with success what you had said and showed on your video before, about the lean. I’ve been doing it once or twice a week since I first saw it, weeks ago. It does work. I have a complete library of all your videos on my shop laptop. They are so informative. Liked your last one of you and your wife on the tour. You did a great job getting the car ready for the show. Too bad you didn’t get a chance to show it for points. You guys have some very nice A’s. So easy to follow what you do with them. Thank you and your wife for taking the time to do all this. Regards,PaulB
That's about the nicest thing anyone has said. Thank you!
You are welcome. Keep up the great work.
I subscribed to your channel about a week ago, your videos are great. I just bought my first Model A, brought it all the way from Florida to Michigan. It won't start since I got it home. Ran fine before I bought it. :-(
Model As are like bad wines, they don't travel well. Mine shipped from Montana to New Jersey. The tank sloshing lifted the rust.
What a clever tip, would never have thought to polish up an old cam and simply check the gap in a spare body. Sometimes we are in too big a hurry to buy new parts before trying to re-use the old originals. And now I know why you stress putting a tiny bit of lube on the distributor cam when servicing. These are things we learn from you Paul because you are driving your Fords on a regular daily basis. Please keep posting, your videos are the best.
Thank you! Yes, it's a game changer when the Model A stops being a toy and becomes your daily transportation! Suddenly, you learn that the more you take care of it, the more it takes care of you.
Glad the see your ok from the fires ! Mike
Thanks for sharing your Love of the Model A with these videos. I bought mine when I was 16 years old.
Awesome!!! Don't ever sell it. It's a member of the family!
My ‘31 rumble seat used to lean left I thought it was just tired suspension. The cam polishing such a simple idea that it is brilliant like the timing tool. Thank you for the tips.
love your old radios on the shelf behind you, bit rear to see thease days. awesome
I have been restoring antique radios since I was 10. That's what I do for fun.
Your videos are a pleasure to watch. I'd love to see a first-time buyers guide!
I'm planning on doing that this winter. Thanks!
Hey Paul, Thanks for calling my name and also another should out to the Utah Valley Model A Club. My dads Phaeton has the dreaded lean, we'll have to give your tip a try!
Did your free timing tool arrive yet?
I just purchased a 31 Roadster. I've been watching your videos. They are very helpful. And yes next thing I'm traveling is the distributer. I could really use a timing tool 😁
Pertronix! Had it in my vintage car for more than 30 years.
Hi Paul. Just purchased a 28 not in good shape, so I am glad to have you sharing your knowledge with us. Barry.
Glad to help, Barry!
Learning A lot from your channel every timing tool I watch keep up the good work!!!
I think your point about body lean is absolutely correct
My two left hand model A leans to left side and other two right hand model A to the right side
Both “driver’s side”
Leaning to the left... if the Model A were a ship... you would call that listing to port. awesome that you are doing a giveaway Paul Mammal
Yea, I won! Thank you! Waiting patiently for the distributor video since we did one today, I want to see what we got right and what we got wrong.
Congratulations! Your free timing tool is on its way!
@@ModelA Thank you so much!
I need a timing tool, your the best model a guy on the internet
Thanks Greg!
Antique Radio video would be kinda neat. It looks like you have a great collection. How about showing off your favorite one.
I've got a 30 model A roadster with a rumble seat. It's my first model A and can't wait to finish it. Could use a timing tool👍🇺🇸
Love the shirt Paul keep on model Annn my friend!
Thanks Paul!!! Keep going we love watching your videos 😉
Glad you like them!
Hey Paul as always enjoying your videos I belong to the Northern Ohio model a club and have told everybody to start watching you thanks for doing this!
Thanks! Want a shout-out?
@@ModelA sure that would be great!
@@matthewmahalic3562 OK, you got it. Thanks!
as all ways you are spot on. I have watched each of your videos many times and am watching for more. thanks.
Awesome, thank you!
About the leaning bit. That also works for the older MGBs which did the same thing.
I’ve got a 1931 Model A . I’ve owned it since 1980. It’s all original. Timing toll would be great.
Nice radio collection!
Always find your videos entertaining & educational. I don't own a Model A but think they're really cool. Maybe someday........
Some videos on tightening up the steering box? Great Video!
I am the prez of our Walla Walla WA club. We need to do seminars and doing them remotely seems like s great way. I am also an old ham. KD7PTG. (Former WA7GNU) I own a 1929 Tudor that I did a great deal of the restoration. Cheers
73 DE K6FRC
Jack in the box at my funeral!
Haha!
You're the best Paul. What is a standard ride height for 31 deluxe coupe (19" stock wheels)? I would prefer a front rake but don't know how to change that.
PS do you have a video on how to do the timing on the Model A's already? I was hoping this was the Video for that when I saw "Timing tool" in the name of the video (I am so dumb in fixing my "new" car I got 3 months ago) Thanks for all your videos they are a great help to me.
Yes. It's called "How to set timing on Ford Model A"
Been watching. Finally subscribed. Look forward to see more. 👍
Great tip about the distributor.
I'm thinking a dial gage would be a great way to check the distributor cam lobes if you have one. Nice work!
Yes, indeed!
Loving the videos! These timing tools are very useful!
Well produced and informative, thanks.
My Model A ran when I bought it. I bought a timing tool and checked the timing. It was way off. I am still doing other things to the car and I am curious about how it will run after all of the work is done
Great video. Love the channel.
Excellent videos!
Hi Paul,
trank you really much for your Model A content! I am wondering what gas mileage you get when driving them daily? It seems like you do a lot of miles in your A‘s, so it should be pretty representative. Thanks!
20-25 MPG
Paul Shinn Thanks!
Another useful Model A tip. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge!
Tube radio collection: Paul how about showing us your radio collection
I had a video up about 10 years ago showing some of the tube radios. Nobody watched it. I have been restoring antique radios since I was 10.
@@ModelA There are a lot of videos that are quite popular search term: "radio restoration" I'm not suggesting that you have time for three TH-cam channels however.
@@mackfisher4487 Thanks for the tip. I think doing a youtube channel showing how to restore old radios might end up taking some of the fun out of it. That's what I do to get AWAY from youtube. Ha ha!
Mack Fisher I’m subscribed!😋
I love your videos... Need a little more info tho. for My '31 Distributor it has a screw (Vertically) to mount the points and a screw (Horizontally) to adjust the gap on the points (I think) - and the steering colum has a lever to adjust timing... if the Timing is Retarded or Advanced... Won't that mess with the points gap adjustment when working on this type of "peeking" the points I have? Thanks for all you share on the videos.
No. Check my video how to set timing on a Ford Model A for details.
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Thanks great video. I will get ready for the distributor video.
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Would Autosol work as a polishing paste for this purpose?
I don't see why not
Very interesting Paul Mammal
timing tool!
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Hello Paul, I was adjusting my points and my horn and button got really hot. Had to pull the battery cable. It was running fine but did a tune up. Any ideas? Thank you Sir.
Check the horn wiring. Sometimes, one of the wires inside makes contact with the horn chassis. That'll do it.
Nice tip about cam
Paul, thank you so much for your videos is there an electronic version for a Model A to replace the points or would that be a cardinal sin? Thank you for your time answering my question I know it must take you a lot of time to make these videos how can I donate?
There is an electronic ignition "upgrade". However, they fail all the time. I run original ignition. Never breaks! Thanks for the offer! Donation link- www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=DNEA3GWXRXSAC¤cy_code=USD&source=url
I want a timing tool please. Here there are a few of them and are very expensive
Hi there I got a double phaeton 1929 and wanted to paint it,which colour do you recommend? Thanks
The color that YOU like best! If you wanted to stick to an original Model A color scheme for that car, that would be different. Otherwise, it's your car, so what YOU like!
Very informative videos
I don’t know wich oil to use for the engine, what you recommend Paul? Thanks in advance 🙏
10-30
Love it
Can't hand crank engine, won't turn, don't think engine is closed,or am I too weak
Locked up? When did it last run?
Mr Paul lm Haven problem with my model a to star on all electric current is ok, but no run also the spark from coil an edpark plus are yellow orange, l don't know what happening
Sounds like the coil polarity is reversed. Check the polarity.
Thank you Mr. Paul
Where can I get white wall tires for a 1929 model a pickup
Any of the popular Model A parts suppliers. I buy Model a tires from Summit Racing also.
I see you are a strong Ford guy/ a friend of mine ask me to work on her 1928 Chevy Roadster would you have any contact for repair info and parts//Thanks in advance Jerry
Hey Jerry. Man, I'm sorry. I don't know squat about Chevys or even where to source parts. Someone reading comments here might. If you guys know, please help Jerry out!
Hello Paul, Gary from AZ been talking to this salesman I quess it about a 1931 Ford coupe hard top one this guy in Atlanta GA this place is consignment selling this veh. with a bunch of pictures last night was looking close on the driver's & pass side doors it looked like the doors looked a little ajar so I call him back he told me that all the doors on the 1931 they overlap the rear pane he say that the way they fit that was a ( RED FLAG ) for me what do you think the problem could be hinges ?? or something worse it's about 80 plus restored can you give some input on this thanks Gary
The coupe doors close on top of the body panel on the rear side of it. The front of the coupe door should be flush with the body. So, seeing the door sitting on top of the body panel at the rear is normal.
@@ModelA thanks Paul for the info GARY
@@ModelA Hello again Paul , another question if you know why did FORD design the door that not being flush GARY
@@garyradford9381 Cheaper, I presume.
Hello Paul, my name is Mario, I am writing to you from Argentina. I want to buy fabric for the hood of my Model A Ford Roadster, here in Argentina there is none. Can you tell me where to buy the fabric in the US? ???
The fabric is T- 9 canvas topping. Thank you.
Try Cartouche, sold by Mac's (Eckler's).
How do I buy the timing tool
Call up NuRex and order. I will have some more eventually, but I'm out now.
What Flavor Ice Cream did you get Paul?
They were out of my favorite, so had to settle for that mint chocolate chip stuff.
Polishing that cam seems like a great idea. Will the rubbing block still wear if the pivot shaft is not perfectly parallel with the cam surfaces?? That continues to be a problem with more current points where "dwell meters" are used to set the gap.
I suppose the rubbing block would eventually settle and then the wear would nearly stop.
Жаль, что я понял не так много. Ремонт трамблёра.
I have a hudge dilemma about engine oil 😬🤦🤷♂️🙆♂️
What is the dilemma? Perhaps I can help.
Whats a good motor oil for my 31 model a?
Whatever is on sale. That's how I choose. 10w-30 is my choice.
@@ModelA Detergent or none?
I use detergent oil, it just doesn't matter enough.
I'd like to suggest that you split this video in half so that the tech tip on polishing distributor cam is a separate video.
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