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Rear Service Brake Assembly
Front Brake Assembly Illustration
Brake System Assembly
Rear Emergency Brake Assembly
“A” Engine Serial Numbers
Month Numbers
October – 1927 1 – 137
November 138 – 971
December 972 – 5275
January – 1928 5276 – 17251
February 17252 – 36016
March 36017 – 67700
April 67701 – 109740
May 109741 – 165726
June 165727 – 224276
July 224277 – 295707
August 295708 – 384867
September 384868 – 473012
October 473013 – 585696
November 585697 – 697829
December 697830 – 810122
January – 1929 810123 – 983136
February 983137 – 1127171
March 1127172 – 1298827
April 1298828 – 1478647
May 1478648 – 1663401
June 1663402 – 1854831
July 1854832 – 2045422
August 2045423 – 2243920
September 2243921 – 2396932
October 2396933 – 2571781
November 2571782 – 2678140
December 2678141 – 2742695
January – 1930 2742696 – 2826649
February 2826650 – 2940776
March 2940777 – 3114465
April 3114466 – 3304703
May 3304704 – 3509306
June 3509307 – 3702547
July 3702548 – 3771362
August 3771363 – 3883888
September 3883889 – 4005973
October 4005974 – 4093995
November 4093996 – 4177733
December 4177734 – 4237500
January – 1931 4237501 – 4310300
February 4310301 – 4393627
March 4393628 – 4520831
April 4520832 – 4611921
May 4611922 – 4695999
June 4696000 – 4746730
July 4746731 – 4777282
August ———————–
September 4777283 – 4824809
October 4824810 – 4826746
November 4826747 – 4830806
December – 1931 ———————–
January – 1932 4830807 – 4842983
February 4842984 – 4846691
March 4846692 – 4849340
Canadian Engine Numbers
PLEASE NOTE: Canadian Parts Available: A8212CA – Black Radiator Emblem see Page 155 & Robertson Screw Kits see Page 42.
Manufacture Date
1927 (December) C.A. 1 to C.A. 5373
1928 to C.A. 73521
1929 to C.A. 150,000
September 4 to Nov 4, 1929 CAQ 1 to CAQ 10,000
Nov 18, 1929 to Feb 4, 1930 CAW1 to CAW 10,000
February 4 to March 14, 1930 CAE 1 to CAE 10,000
March 14 to April 14, 1930 CAR 1 to CAR 10,000
April 22 to May 13, 1930 CAT 1 to CAT 10,000
May 13 to June 11, 1930 CAY 1 to CAY 10,000
June 12 to August 7, 1930 CAU 1 to CAU 10,000
Aug 7 to October 16, 1930 CAI 1 to CAI 10,000
Oct. 16, 1930 to Feb 9, 1931 CAO 1 to CAO 10,000
Feb. 9, 1931 to April 1, 1931 CAP 1 to CAP 10,000
April 1 to June 2, 1931 CAS 1 to CAS 10,000
June 2, to February 22, 1932 CAD 1 to CAD 6,877
No independent record exists of the CAA numbers, but from investigations, it is believed that CAA numbers and CAAQ, CAAW etc. were taken from the numerical order, and selected for AA trucks, receiving the additional stamping to designate the heavy duty clutch needed in the assembly for use in the truck. In effect then, the numbers CA69256 (car) CAA69257 (truck) and CA69258 (car) could have followed in sequence along the assembly line.
Torque Measurements
Torque Measurements are in foot – pounds.
The following is a guide for torquing the different fasteners. Remember, if original fasteners are used, their tension loss is unknown due to the number of times they have been reused. Therefore, the torque measurement might need to be adjusted. It is recommended to use all new fasteners. See “Nuts and Bolts” article in How to Restore you Model A, Volume 3.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts …………………………………….. 70 – 80
Camshaft Nut …………………………………………………….. 100
Connecting Rods ……………………………………………….. 45
Head ………………………………………………………………….. 50
Torque up in three stages using correct sequence with final torque after engine is hot.
Water neck – Torque with caution ………………………… 50
Manifold – Exhaust …………………………………………………. 55
Timing Cover ………………………………………………………….. 25
Water Inlet ……………………………………………………………… 40
Pressure Plate – Use Grade 5 Bolts ………………………… 25
Axle housing to differential ………………………………….. 35
Torque tube to Differential …………………………………… 35
Oil Pan ……………………………………………………………………. 15 – 25
Valve Cover ……………………………………………………………. 15 – 25
Flywheel ………………………………………………………………… 55
Rear Axle Shaft Nut ………………………………………………. 125
The 1931 Model A Fords
| Body Model | Body Name | Weight Pounds | Original Price |
| 35B | Standard Phaeton | 2212 | $435 |
| 40B-Std | Standard Roadster | 2155 | $430 |
| 40B-Dlx | Deluxe Roadster | 2230 | $475 |
| 45B-Std | Standard Coupe | 2257 | $490 |
| 45B-Dlx | Deluxe Coupe | 2265 | $525 |
| 50B | Sport Coupe | 2283 | $500 |
| 55B | Tudor Sedan | 2375 | $490 |
| 68B | Cabriolet | 2273 | $630 |
| 68C | Cabriolet | 2273 | $630 |
| 150B | Station Wagon | 2505 | $625 |
| 155C | Town Sedan (Murray) | 2475 | $630 |
| 155D | Town Sedan (Briggs) | 2475 | $630 |
| 160A | Standard Fordor Sedan | 2462 | $590 |
| 160B | Town Sedan | 2475 | $630 |
| 160C | Deluxe Fordor Sedan | 2488 | $630 |
| 165C | Standard Fordor Sedan (Murray) | 2462 | $590 |
| 165D | Standard Fordor Sedan (Briggs) | 2462 | $590 |
| 170B | Deluxe Fordor Sedan (Briggs) | 2488 | $630 |
| 180A | Deluxe Phaeton | 2285 | $580 |
| 190A | Victoria Coupe | 2372 | $580 |
| 400A | Convertible Sedan | $640 |
The 1930 Model A Fords
| Body Model | Body Name | Weight Pounds | Original Price |
| 35B | Standard Phaeton | 2212 | $440 |
| 40B-Std | Standard Roadster | 2200 | $450 |
| 40B-Dlx | Deluxe Roadster | 2230 | $520 |
| 45B-Std | Standard Coupe | 2257 | $495 |
| 50B | Sport Coupe | 2283 | $525 |
| 55B | Tudor Sedan | 2375 | $495 |
| 68B | Cabriolet | 2273 | $625 |
| 140B | Town Car | 2525 | $1,200 |
| 150B | Station Wagon | 2505 | $640 |
| 155C | Town Sedan (Murray) | 2475 | $640 |
| 155D | Town Sedan (Briggs) | 2475 | $640 |
| 165C | Standard Fordor Sedan (Murray) | 2500 | $600 |
| 165D | Standard Fordor Sedan (Briggs) | 2500 | $600 |
| 170B-Std | Standard Fordor Sedan (Briggs) | 2500 | $600 |
| 170B-Dlx | Deluxe Fordor Sedan (Briggs) | 2988 | $640 |
| 180A | Deluxe Phaeton | 2285 | $625 |
| 190A | Victoria Coupe | 2372 | $580 |
