April 2017
MODEL A FORD CLUB
CALGARY
SCMAFCThe Script
Featured in this issue:
What’s in your oil? Page 6Model A Transmissions Page 8
1928 Model A Ford Sport Pick Up owned by SCMAFC memberRod Wallace on display at Maclin Ford in Calgary.
See page 7 for details
The Stampede City Model A Ford Club Publishes the “Ford Script” monthly (except July and August). Articles appearing in the “Ford Script” may be reprinted provided credit is given. All Information in the “Ford Script” is provided for your enjoyment and edification only. No one associated with the “Ford Script” can be held responsible for errors, omissions, or misinterpreted information even though all efforts will be made to ensure correctness of the content.
General Information
Meetings will normally be held on
the second Wednesday of each
month (Sept-June) at the Club
Garage at 7:30 PM.
Mailing Address:
Stampede City Model A Ford Club
1411 Southdale Place S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T2W 0X8
Membership fees are $35 per family per
calendar year.(add $15. for mailed Script)
Web Site: www3.telus.net/scmafc/
Email: [email protected]
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Stampede City Model A Ford ClubMission Statement
The SCMAFC is devoted to the restoration and preservation of Model A Ford vehicles to protect our automotive heritage for future generations. Membership initiatives and objectives are demonstrated through workshops, tours and participation in community events.
President’s Message
Troy Dillabough
MODEL A FORD CLUB
CALGARY
SCMAFC
PresidentPast PresidentVice PresidentSecretaryTreasurerMembership DirectorPublications Director Editor/Publisher Printer Technical EditorCapital Assets Director Clubhouse CustodianTours & Events Director Christmas FunctionTechnical Projects Mgr. Technical Talks
LibrarianRevenue Advertising Mgr.SVAA Liaison
Web Site Manager
Troy DillaboughRon RigbyDan AdamsGord RouseBrian LeBlanc Jeff BrooksAl FriesenAl FriesenDean PotterSid GoughPaul ChudekPaul ChudekYvon PicotRon RigbyPaul ChudekMurray Walkemeyer& Mike HillIrene RigbyKeith Robinson Lloyd Glover& Don MazurickAl Friesen
2017 Executive
Hello Everyone:
We have good news to announce on the sale of the Club's 1930 AA Truck. The auction of the truck has been won by Club member Ron Felzien of Forestburg, Alberta. We are happy that the truck will be staying in the Club and will be well taken care of.
The AA Truck has been a very worthwhile project to the Club, a valuable learning tool for those who have never seen a complete frame off restoration of what appeared to be a rusty piece of scrap in a field. It was a way of passing on knowledge to the next generation and bringing club members together, bringing history back to life and preserving a very unique piece of it. Now we should look for another club project and welcome suggestions from the membership on what to do next.
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SCMAFC GENERAL MEETINGMarch 8, 2017
Club president Troy Dillabough called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM & welcomed the group of 17 members and guest Ian Young, a friend of Armand Mullie.
Secretarial: Ron Rigby made a motion to approve the minutes from the February 8, 2017 meeting as “accepted as published” with Andy Vair seconding; all members in favor. Correspondence consisted of one cheque from SCRIPT advertising and banking statements. We also received correspondence from Alberta Services.
Treasurer: Via email, Brian reported that the Club's finances are tracking comparable to last year with deviations explained.
Membership: Jeff Brooks reported that approximately 87 of 102 anticipated members have renewed for next year. Jeff has sent reminder notices to those yet to confirm.
Publications: Thanks to Troy for printing and delivering the Scripts. Ron Rigby will be arranging a prize donation on our behalf for the Coos Bay delegation. Capital Assets: Nothing formal to report. Bids for the club's AA Truck are being accepted till the end of March. Some Club House Maintenance as outlined by Paul Chudek a few months ago needs to be scheduled and volunteers arranged once the weather is conducive.
Tours & Activities: Planning has begun for next year's tour activities; please forward suggestions to Yvon Picot. Yvon has the full list of activities thus far on the Club web page and printed in the March edition of the SCRIPT.
Old Business:
- Nothing to report.
New Business: th- The next meeting will be held April 12 at Woodridge Ford starting at 7:30
Tech Talk: Glenn Smith presented the monthly tech talk discussing the Model A Transmission.
Thank you to: Jim Callander for the treats. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.
_____Gord Rouse____ SCMAFC Secretary
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Editor’s Notes
After a few months in the south it is nice to be back home in Alberta! While in Arizona we were able to spend time with a few of our club members.
This month we are once again treated to an article discussing oil from Bob Zubkowski of Collector Automobile Motor Oil Ltd. Thank you Bob!
At the March general meeting Glenn Smith gave a very informative presentation on the Model A transmission and I wish to thank Mike Hill for relating the event in this issue.
Don’t forget that we start the 2017 touring season with brunch at the Wainwright Hotel in Heritage Park at 10 AM on April 23rd - please contact Ted Lobley if you plan to attend.
Lets hope the weatherman is nice to us and we can get the cars out!
Al Friesen
30 Years Ago April , 1987 President - Arnold Wylie
- Howard Moore put on a garage tour April 4th.
- A Swim night was held at Lindsay Park Sports centre on April 24th..
20 Years Ago April , 1997 President – Hank Biesbroek
-A front Axle Seminar was put on at SAIT on April 26 by Bill Davidson.
- in Sid Gough’s absence, Hank Biesbroek has been publishing the monthly newsletter.
10 Years Ago April, 2007 President – Keith Robinson
- Al and Troy Dillabough’s 28 AR Phaeton was featured on the cover of the newsletter.
-A Sunday brunch was enjoyed by club members on April 29.
- After the April meeting, Murray Walkemeyer gave a talk on how he pressure tests Model ‘A’ engine blocks to identify minute cracks.
NEWS FROM THE PAST by Jim Callander
40 Years Ago April, 1977 President - Leigh Robertson
- Marilyn and Dave Basaraba were presented with a “Quail” Rad Cap Trophy from the club In appreciation of their many contributions to the club.
- Some members participated in the Annual Easter parade.
- A garage tour was held at Peter Verity’s on April 16, Peter owned a 29 Leatherback Fordor.
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April Birthdays
April Anniversaries
Doris Weibe 1stAudrey Smith 3rdMary McKenzie 3rdCheryl Case 5thHank Biesbroek 10thLarry Duncan 11thWalter Pickles 14thNorm Draper 19th
Carolyn Potts 19thGord Rouse 21stLyle Ford 23rdBrian LeBlanc 23rdGlen Wingenbach 25thSharon Wood 27thDoreen Devitt 29thRyan Hardman 29th
Roni and Dennis Dovich 5thTerry and Hank Biesbroek 10thMary and Jim Callander 15thRose and Chris Brancaccio 26thLoretta and Don White 29th
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Engine Oil InformationPART TWO
WHAT'S IN YOUR OIL?By
Bob ZubkowskiCollector Automobile Motor Oil Ltd.
Collector Automobile Motor Oil ltd. has over 93 years of automotive experience when it was formed. When Collector Automobile Motor Oil Ltd. started we knew very little about engine oil.When I was asked, “Is your oil paraffin based or asphalt based?” We knew then that wewould have to do a lot of learning in order to have the ability to promote our product properly.Most oils, including ours, are paraffin based.Visiting many show and shines over the summer prompted me to put together a five part article to help clear up some of the changes in engine oil. The concept is to give as much information that we have gathered over the years relating to the subject and allowing people to ask questions and do research on their own based on the information we have provided along with reference to the information were provide in this five part series.
The American Petroleum Institute was established on March 20, 1919:
* to afford a means of cooperation with the government in all matters of national concern.* to foster foreign and domestic trade in American petroleum products.* to promote in general the interests of the petroleum industry in all its branches.* to promote the mutual improvement of its members and the study of the arts and sciences connected with the oil and natural gas industry.
API offices were established in New York City, and the organization focussed its efforts inseveral specific areas. Taken from, “The Story of the American Petroleum Institute, by Leonard M. Fanning, published in 1959, and The American Petroleum Institute: An Informal History (1919-1987) by Stephen P. Potter, published by API in 1990.”
The API graded oil by using S(Service) for gasoline engines and C(Commercial) for diesel engines. Grades starting with SA were very basic oils with little additives. As more and improved additives were introduced or removed, a new API rating was given, SB, SC etc.Today's oils which are rated as SM and SN contain the following:
CONTROLLING CHEMICAL BEAKDOWN additives, dating back to the early 1930s, are used to clean and neutralize oil impurities
which would normally cause deposits ( ) on vital engine parts. Typical detergents are magnesium sulfonates.
or inhibiting additives retard the oxidation of metal inside an engine. additives retard the degradation of the stock oil by . Typical additives are organic
and . create a film on metal surfaces to prevent the metal from causing the oil to be
oxidized.For viscosity
make oil's viscosity higher at elevated temperatures, improving its
Detergentoil sludge
Corrosion rustAntioxidant oxidation
amines phenolsMetal deactivators
Viscosity modifiers viscosity index
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using less viscous oil with a VI improver is that it will have improved low temperature fluidity as well as being viscous enough to lubricate at operating temperature. Most multi-grade oils have viscosity modifiers. Some synthetic oils are engineered to meet multi-grade specifications without them.
Pour point depressants improve the oil's ability to flow at lower temperatures.
For lubricity
Friction modifiers or friction reducers, like molybdenum disulfide, are used for increasing fuel economy by reducing friction between moving parts. Friction modifiers alter the lubricity of the base oil.
Extreme pressure agents bond to metal surfaces, keeping them from touching even at high pressure.
Antiwear additives or wear inhibiting additives cause a film to surround metal parts, helping to keep them separated. Zinc dialkyldithiophosphate or zinc dithiophosphates are typically used.
Wear metals from friction are unintentional oil additives, but most large metal particles and impurities are removed in situ using either magnets or oil filters.
For contaminant control
Dispersants keep contaminants (e.g. soot) suspended in the oil to prevent them from coagulating.
Anti-foam agents (defoamants) inhibit the production of air bubbles and foam in the oil which can cause a loss of lubrication, pitting, and corrosion where entrained air and combustion gases contact metal surfaces.
Antimisting agents prevent the atomization of the oil. Typical antimisting agents are silicones.
Wax crystal modifiers are dewaxing aids that improve the ability of oil filters to separate wax from oil. This type of additive has applications in the refining and transport of oil, but not for lubricant formulation.
In any given engine oil there is approximately 5% to 25% by weight of additives in both synthetic and mineral based oils.
The next part, Engine Oil Information PART THREE,“Additives To Be Aware Of ” I will discuss some of the major additive required for flat bottom lifter engines.
Note from Rod: Maclin Ford are celebrating their 100 years as a dealership in Calgary in 2017. I was asked to display a few of my older vehicles during the centennial celebrations. The dealership is asking for vintage FORD vehicles to be displayed at the dealership during the present year. Members of the Model T and A clubs are encouraged to voluntarily display their vehicles, if anyone is interested. Your contact is Alexa Morency, cell ). 780-945-9397
1928 Model A FORD Sport Pick Up (see front cover photo )
This vehicle was built as a reproduction of the original Model A PU, and sold at the Barrett/Jackson auction around 2007. Retaining an original power train (4 cyclinder, 3 speed) the intention was to suggest an early “hot rod” version of the vehicle. It has dual exhaust, fuel pump & PU bed mounted fuel tank (rather than the firewall mounted gravity fed original tank). Fiberglass fenders, a cowhide seat cover, Kelsey/Hayes wheels, and modern tires and brakes were added. Custom paint with pinstripping, winged wind deflectors, and chromed radiator cover and accessories complete the “sporty” look. This 'resto-mod' vehicle (restored with 'modern' mechanical upgrades) includes signal & brake lights, extra rear view mirrors, etc.
Rod Wallace of Ghost Valley, Alberta purchased the vehicle in 2014 in San Carlos, California, and brought it back to Canada. It is registered as a vintage vehicle in Alberta. Valued at $24,000 USD.
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Model A Transmissions
Prepared By: Glenn C. Smith & Murray Walkemeyer
Thank you to Glenn Smith for his March Tech Talk on Model A Transmissions. This was a very informative discussion
with a lot of opportunities to ask questions and handle parts. A copy of Glenn’s notes from the session is provided
below. Thank you Glenn for sharing your great Model A knowledge. Mike Hill.
Years Built – Late 1927 to vehicle production end of 1931
Design Features – 5 different transmission gear box designs were produced from 1927 to the end of production in 1931.
Several changes made to the transmissions were the result of basic engineering faults, starting from the original multi-
disc clutch which was often problematic, leading right back to the Universal Joint which was a carry-over from the Model
T.
Original Model A Transmissions utilized, what we refer to as the early “long snout” main drive gear for the multi-disc
clutch. The early original designed Transmission Case internals, also utilized a Reverse Gear Idler shaft that was drilled
back from the inboard end of the shaft, to the center lubrication hole for lubricating, the gear bushing. A small oil catch
tray was also inserted into that drilled shaft port; on the premise oil would be directed back to the gear bushing. A large
steel bushing was incorporated into the transmission case, to provide additional support for the idler shaft. This bushing
was eliminated on later case designs.
The second designed Transmission Case utilized the basic same reverse idler shaft with the oil catch tray. It was found
with this, and the previous design of gear shaft, iron particles lodged in the tray, and the drilled hole of the shaft,
therefore a lesser amount of lubrication would be supplied to the gear bushing. This casing also had the two cluster
gear casing bosses machined back, to allow for installation of bronze bushing washers at each end. These bronze
bushing spacers were eliminated on the later casing designs.
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The three other transmission cases in the later production designs, switched from cast-in and machined main shaft
bearing shoulders, to grooves machined into the transmission housing bearing bores, for the installation of internal
snap rings, in order to position the main shaft gear, and the main drive gear shaft.
Another design change that occurred, were the incorporation of two cast-in slots, in the top of the casing shaft bosses
that assisted with the lubrication of the shaft bearings.
The Casing Holes for the Cluster Gear Main Shaft were machined with a slight taper, to secure the shaft, and to prevent
installation from either end of the case. You may never encounter this design on transmissions being overhauled today.
Model A Transmission gears are of the “straight cut spur gear design”. The leading edge of each gear is profiled with a
special shape to enable engagement with the mating gear, to minimize clashing when shifting. Upon inspection you
need to ensure the gear tooth is profiled correctly and not worn.
Figure 1 - Model A Transmission Assembly Diagram - courtesy of Bratton’s Antique Auto Parts
The Main Drive Gear required a new design, for the single plate clutch, along with a newly designed front Bearing
Retainer, that would act in dual purpose to function, as a sliding support for the new design Clutch Release Bearing Hub,
and as a bearing retainer.
The original Cluster Gear utilized a machined shoulder offset in the center area of the gear for proper spacing of the two
lengths of roller bearings. Later in production this shoulder was eliminated to utilize a length of split steel tubing or pipe
to locate the roller bearings.
The Second & High Sliding Gear (small) develop the most wear in use, whereas the Low & Reverse Sliding Gear acquires
less wear.
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Both transmission gear shafts produced today have an “o” ring groove machined into the rear outboard end of the
shaft, to prevent oil leaks. A device is also available which is installed over the exposed shaft ends, which has its own
shaft retainer.
Both of the Main Shaft bearings used in the Model A Transmission were made by SKF in Sweden . Today the bearings
are manufactured also by Fafnir and other good companies. As with anything else, some bearings that you may purchase
from a parts supplier, may be priced cheaper, but you get what you pay for.
The original ball bearings were of the “Open” design. Today we would install the fully sealed bearing. Don’t bother to
remove the inner seal, as I myself has done in the past. Question being; Why would you install a new bearing and allow
contaminates from wear to enter into a new bearing? A fully sealed bearing if installed with care, will last forever, or at
least in this service, for as long as the truck or automobile will last. Don’t bother to install a shielded bearing. It will also
trap fine steel particles.
Lubrication was and still is paramount - Model A Ford Transmissions, continue to use the recommended gear oil sold by
all Model A parts Vendors. Indicated on the container as a 600 weight oil. Either use a magnetic drain plug, or place a
permanent earth magnet into the tranny case gear plug recess, to pick up small wear particles.
The original Universal Joint utilized a design, where the trunnion was held in place by two yokes that were riveted
together. No bearings were used in this design. The Universal Joint in use today can be overhauled with a new
bearing/trunnion kit, available from most suppliers, but it is much easier to just buy a new complete universal joint.
The Mitchell Manufacturing Overdrive - incorporates the original Model A transmission cases into their production for
the synchromesh transmission they produce, maintaining the overall appearance of the original design Model A
Transmission.
TECH TALK
Sid Gough - Technical Editor
Have you ever picked up a "Phillips" screwdriver only to find it does not seat properly in the screw head? Looking at the tip it looks more pointed then it should. This may be more common with an older driver.
This is not a manufacturing error. These were used on a separate type of screw called Reid and Prince. They are not often seen today although they may occur on interior trim in older cars (’50s).
The screws and drivers may show up in collections of old parts and tools. The drivers may appear new because they were not used as often.
Phillips tips can fit an R&P but an R&P will not seat properly in a Phillips head and could damage the head and the driver especially if the screw is tight.
Happy screwing....
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For Sale: 1929 Ford Model A Deluxe 4 Door, unique car with only 28000 original miles. Good condition, $16900. Located in Medicine Hat, call 403-527-3800
For Sale: 1931 model A US Sport Coupe, previously owned by Hugh Campbell of the Edmonton Eskimos football club from mid 1950 to Feb 2002. Body and interior and top by M. Campbell. I completely rebuilt all mechanical including engine,suspension and running gear etc.Vehicle in very good condition. Appraised at $24,000-Open to serious offers.Contact Glen Schatz@ 1-780-913-5958 or by e-mail: [email protected]
For Sale: Restored Powerhouse Generators – Original 1928 powerhouse restored generators for sale. Various P1, P2 & P3 models subject to availability. Cdn. & US Mfg. Price vary w/ exchange and core trade-in availability. For further details or inquiry Contact – Dan Adams (403) 238-9616 or Murray Walkemeyer (403) 809-5277. E-mail contact - Location – Calgary , [email protected]
Wanted: I am looking for a working original Northern Telecom wooden cabinet phone to use with the one I already have to create a working phone system. Please contact Mike Hill at (403) 230-0517
Wanted: Canadian National Parks Buffalo emblems. Louise Fentiman 778-517-1119 [email protected]
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