Three Tools That Are A Must Have In Your Ford Model A Tool Bag So You Don't Get Stranded On The Road

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Three Tools That Are A Must Have In Your Ford Model A Tool Bag So You Don't Get Stranded On The Road

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9 ай бұрын

We've all been there. You are out on that wonderful drive with your Ford Model A when all of sudden the points fail, or the condenser fails. You are on the side of the road with your car and you need to get running and back on the road quick. I carry three tools that make my life easier when it comes to having to check, reset, or replace the points and condenser. These tools work on any ford Model A regardless if you have the original style or modern style, A cam or B cam distributors. They certainly have made my life easy and they can make your life easy too. Well, at least maybe a little easier :-)
These tools can be had at just about any Model A Parts distributor. Since this was not a sponsored video by any distributor, contact your local Ford Model A parts supplier for information on any or all of the tools I used in this video.

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@paulwinson1137 9 ай бұрын

I've had a "31" Ford Model "A" since I was 13, best car ever made!!

@kensmithgallery4432 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@kennethswain6313 9 ай бұрын

That was very informative. Those 3 tools are amazingly simple and so useful My A used to jump time. Fortunately Henry built the car so it could be worked on from the right side and away from traffic Thanks!

@kensmithgallery4432 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I found them quintessential to have.

@myronjacobs5014 9 ай бұрын

Ken, top contents! Very very informative and yes I will put the mentioned tools on board! Thanks my friend!🤣👍🏼

@kensmithgallery4432 9 ай бұрын

Any time!

@RAK402 8 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this video! Ironically, I was sitting in a parking lot in my 1940 Ford (I was stranded by my lovely wife shopping as opposed to mechanical issues). Great video sir!

@kensmithgallery4432 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I've been stranded just like you the same way too!

@paulmahacek9105 3 ай бұрын

The spark plug wire is about .020 and in an emergency will gap your points. Check it out with your micrometer.

@kensmithgallery4432 3 ай бұрын

That's a pretty cool tip! Thanks for sharing and for watching the video!

@bjorndahl3912 9 ай бұрын

Great wid!

@kensmithgallery4432 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@pkerit308 8 ай бұрын

5:31 the Nu-Rex timing strip allows you to set the timing precisely with a timing light. you will never need to mess with the timing on the side of the road.

@kensmithgallery4432 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your comment. That is true unless your points failed or they had to be replaced (or had to replace/adjust the points for someone else in your tour). That's when this wrench becomes a jewel to have.

@captainldd Ай бұрын

Love it❤

@kensmithgallery4432 Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@choppergirl 8 ай бұрын

#1 A tow chain

@kensmithgallery4432 8 ай бұрын

Never needed one 🙂

@chrisreid7248 5 ай бұрын

Where do you get the crank. Tool at

@kensmithgallery4432 5 ай бұрын

Any of the major Model A part suppliers stock this.

@hartewj 9 ай бұрын

Hello Ken, Over the past summer I have been putting the miles on my 1930 Model A Fordor. I have started to calculate my milage... It is around 13 MPG. Is this the same for you ?

@kensmithgallery4432 9 ай бұрын

Hi! The Fordor is the heaviest of all of the Model A cars coming in around 2795 lbs. I have a lightened flywheel and a rebuilt inserted bearing motor. I am getting right around 15MPG. Otherwise, it is a stock driveline.

@hartewj 8 ай бұрын

Hello again Ken... I am in Herndon Va (Near the Swamp). My wife and I tour around the Civil War Battlefields on the weekends with the Model A. Thank you very much for your reply and it is WELL appreciated. If you are up our way, please stop by !! My wife and I plan to extend our scope with our Model A, Thanks to your inspiring videos. Thank you Ken !! Bill and Nadia.

@kensmithgallery4432 8 ай бұрын

@@hartewj I always wanted to bring My A up that way so I will be sure to give you a shout if I head up there! Years ago I did an art show in Reston which I guess isn't too far from you.