Wiring Diagrams

Where can I access wiring diagrams for my Model A?

Answer:

You can find wiring diagrams for your Model A in various publications and resources. Here are some sources where you can typically find wiring diagrams:

  1. Model A Service Bulletins: The Model A Service Bulletins often include wiring diagrams and are a valuable resource for Model A owners.
  2. “How to Restore” Books: Many books on restoring Model A Fords include wiring diagrams as part of their content.
  3. MAFCA Clip Art Disk: In the early 1990s, MAFCA member Jim Parcelluzzi included wiring diagrams on the MAFCA Clip Art disk. You can find copies of these diagrams on the MAFCA website. Here are some specific diagrams available:

These resources should help you access the wiring diagrams you need for your Model A.

Did You Know …

Georgia O’Keeffe and her Model ‘A’ Ford

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O'Keeffe's Model ‘A’ Ford became an integral part of her artistic process, serving as both transportation and a mobile studio. It provided her with the means to venture into the desert and capture the es- sence of the Southwest, which became a significant influence on her art. The car's simplicity and reli-ability allowed her to travel to remote locations, enabling her to create her iconic paintings of the New Mexico landscape.

1932 Ford Model 18 V-8

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Henry Ford had been experimenting with unusual multi-cylinder engines even before the Model A. He rejected an inline six as being a copycat, seeking something distinctly different to perpetuate the image of Ford as the automobile innovator. A more powerful V-8 for a low-priced car offered that innovation.

Why Did Ford Only Sell Black Cars

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Henry Ford once said something of this nature: "A customer may have a car in any color he desires, so long as it's black." Today, many people have taken this quote to mean that every Model T Ford, the car which undoubtedly made the American automobile affordable and "put America on Wheels," was painted black.

Model A Ignition System

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Basically, the points fire the coil, the coil fires the plug, the spark at the plug starts the flame and the ignition systems job is done for that cycle. But of course, now for a few more details.

One Hundred Years Ago

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One hundred years ago, as 1923 ended, Ford had produced 2,011,125 Model T’s that year alone. This is still today the highest figure ever achieved by a single model in a single year. Thanks to these production numbers, Ford was able to sell these cars at a low price. For example, you could buy a Runabout for $260, the equivalent of $4,815 today.

Mary Brooks Picken’s Contribution to Fashion

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A relatively unknown yet highly influential woman in the Model A era was Mary Brooks Picken. Mary transformed millions of women from clothing vendors to seamstresses capable of improving their lives and making money with their sewing machines. Mary published 96 books on sewing, needlework and textile arts.

The Morgan Traffic Signal

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Garrett Morgan (March 4, 1877–July 27, 1963) was an inventor and businessman from Cleveland who is best known for inventing a device called the Morgan [...]