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Dedicated to the Restoration and Preservation of the Model ‘A’ Ford

ILLINOIS REGION M.A.R.C.

ILLINOIS CHAPTER MAFCA

July 2011

http://www.illinoisregionmarc.com

Upcoming Events

July 16 Distributor Seminar-YOU MUST SIGN UP

July 17 Horseless Carriage Crystal Lake Palmer Park

Summer Picnic

July 17 Lake Forest AACA meet

July 24 Annual Picnic 911 S. Flemming Rd., Woodstock

August 2 Regular Monthly Meeting TECH TALK

August 7 Union, IL Railroad Museum Auto Show

August 27 Area Model A parts swap Fund Raiser, Ken’s

Garage 8AM-2PM

August 28 Ladies A Drive and Lunch

September 6 Regular Monthly Meeting

June 18-22, 2012 MAFCA National Convention

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LLINOIS REGION MARC

ILLINOIS CHAPTER MAFCA

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

MEETING

June 7, 2011

Mark called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.

The BOD meeting will be Wednesday June 15th.

Sonny and Jim P. will help in the kitchen at July meeting.

See Val Maron if you are going to California for the

National Meet. She has rooms reserved.

The Hanselman‟s tour to Brighton was nice with a good

turn out. Dave Shadduck‟s collection was enjoyable to see.

There was also a good turn out to Sharon Wisconsin. It was

a beautiful day.

Mark is a Coker Tire Distributor. See him if you need tires.

Mark received the official certificate from MAFCA. We

are officially the Illinois Chapter MAFCA . He framed for

safe keeping. MAFCA events will be included in the Dis-

tributor.

Recessed for coffee and root beer floats. Jerry Lyons &

Ken Ehrenhofer served.

Ken & Ron Ehrenhofer shared pictures from one of their

trips to Hershey PA Show and Swap Meet.

Mike Dennis gave the Treasurer‟s report.

Mike Kochevar passed out several awards: Tom Wessen-

burg; Tech Seminars, Podgorskis‟; Sharon Tour and Han-

selman‟s; Brighton Tour. He announced we have new

members: Francis & Leona Fortman from Barrington.

They have a 1931 Slant Window.

Please turn in mileage to Mike for year-end awards.

Jim Patterson gave the rundown on upcoming dates.

Susan announced Vince and Karen Scalabrino are proud

grandparents of a baby boy - William. Mike & Sandy

Sargis are also proud grandparents of a baby boy- Elmer.

Very sad news of the passing of Roger Kaufman. He was a

very active MARC National Member of 25 years, Tech-

nical Chairman, only 58 years old. He will be greatly

missed.

Sam Donnelly asked that information for the Distributor be

emailed to him in HTML format so that he can easily ma-

nipulate to fit in the magazine.

The website has Brighton tour and Sharon tour pictures up

for your viewing.

Ron Ehrenhofer introduced visitor Fred Wapple, friend of Jay Lip-

pa. Fred has a 1928 Roadster Pickup.

Mike Podgorski is available to discuss cut away fans and fan solu-

tions.

Val reported 53 in attendance one guest and a 1930 Cabriolet.

Marcia told a joke and raffled $30.

Respectfully Submitted

Val Koepke for Rose Niermann

PS Mary‟s new address: Marianna Malnar, 2203-B, 14800 South

Van Dyke Rd, Plainfield IL 60544

COVER:

The cover is a montage of cars and cupola at the Model A Day

In Sharon, Wisconsin and what a day it was.

2011 OFFICERS AND STAFF

Director: Mark Maron

(847) 302-7900 Assistant Director:

Mike Kochevar

(847) 827-1555 Treasurer:

Mike Dennis

(773) 631-2939 Secretary:

Rose Niermann

(630) 595-1190 Editor:

Sam Donnelly

(847) 359-5411

samueldonnelly

@comcast.net Regional Correspondent:

Mark Maron

(847) 302-7900 Activities Chairman:

Jim Patterson

(847) 934-6582 Club Sales:

Pat Maroney

(847) 490-3543 Distributor Staff:

Jim Dodaro

(847) 398-1957

David Fritz

(920) 846-2938

Carl Kalbhen

(847) 635-5083

Jack Scambler

(847) 392-7096 Membership Staff:

Mike Kochevar

(847) 827-1555 Announcements:

Susan Szymanski

(847) 455-8815 Official Greeter:

Val Koepke

(815) 337-3767 Mini Swap Chairperson:

Carl Kalbhen

(847) 635-5083 PayCarShow Chairperson:

John Drengenberg

(847) 272-7192 New Member Coordinator:

Ron Ehrenhofer

(847) 255-6758 Web Site Manager:

Mark Maron

(847) 302-7900

(847) 302-7900

Youth Advisor/Liason Dave Hartmann (847) 970-1040 Photographer:

Mike Gaimari

(773) 631-3902 Property Chairman:

Ken Ehrenhofer

(815) 337-4656 Raffle Coordinator:

Blanche Eilken

(773) 631-8950 Technical Coordinator:

Mike Podgorski

(847) 381-4616 Winter Swap Committee:

Mike Sargis

(773) 507-5144

Val Maron

(847) 302-7900

Mike Kochever

(847) 827-1555 Refreshment Staff:

Val Maron

(847) 302-7900 Awards Staff:

Val Koepke

(815) 337-3767 Ladies’ As Staff:

Val Maron

(847) 302-7900 Resident Experts: Judging Standards

Ken Ehrenhofer

(815) 337-4656

Ron Ehrenhofer

(847) 255-6758

Era Accessories:

Vince Scalabrino

(847) 934-8167

Interiors & Upholstery:

Jim Antoni

(847) 698-2637

Dave Jahn

(847) 488-0486

Electrical:

Marty Brown

(847) 673-1157

License Plates & Tags:

Frank Smith

(847) 942-0905

Fashion:

Marilyn Krenger

(815) 338-4008

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FROM THE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR

Mark Maron

Director

Illinois Region MARC

Illinois Chapter MAFCA

July 2011,

I am writing my column early this month and June is usually very quiet

for us. The summer is here... I think, and we are driving more than ever.

The MARC National is done and a great meet it was on the West Coast.

We hope to have a report on it soon from those that attended.

This month is busy, on the 16th we have our tech seminar at Ken‟s Barn

on rebuilding Distributors; this is a great hands on day and all of us

should be participating and having an extra part in our cars. If you have

not been to the barn, but have been to a tech seminar you are in for a real

treat and with some great advisors to help you.

One of our favorite events of the year is here; it is time for the MARC

PICNIC. If you have not RSVP‟d yet, please do so tonight, big Val, My-

self and our committee need to shop and get ready, so please, take the

time to fill out your form and let us know. This year we have the Don

Mormon Family Band as our entertainment and this is a real treat. Also

the club will be subsidizing the entire picnic for club members this year.

We do need to know the guest count and child count so please get to us

on that.

Don‟t forget to drive that Model A or any antique car to the picnic, that‟s

what we are here about anyway.

Thanks for your support as always and making this club and hobby the

best there is!

PS I will be out of town for our August meeting and see you later in the

month!

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1928 Car Repair Mailer.

Automotive repair advertisement in 1928... sent on a penny postcard

Thanks to Mike and LaVerne Podgorski for the above post card sent to them by a friend.

What a find!

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DATE & DAY EVENT TECH/TALK/SPEAKER COORDINATOR

Jun 27 - July 1 2011 MARC National Meet San Diego, CA

July 4 Mon PARADES -- Skokie, Niles, Mt Prospect, Evanston John Dregenberg

July 5 Tue regular meeting, TIMING the engine 6:30 to 7:30

July 16 Sat Distributor seminar at Woodstock: Ken's garage MUST SIGN UP Ken & Ron at garage

July 17 Sun Horsless carriage Crystal Lake Palmer Park summer picnic for your info

July 24 Sun Annual picnic 911 S. Flemming Rd. Woodstock Val Koepke & team

Aug 2 Tue regular meeting TECH TALK San Filipo slides Ron Ehrenhofer

Aug 7 Sun Union IL railroad museum auto show Marc event

Aug 27 Sat Area Model A parts swap fund raiser Woodstock Ken's garage 8 - 2 pm Ken, Mark, Ron

Aug 28 Sun Ladies A Drive & lunch CANCELED Van Maron

Sep 6 Tue regular meeting TECH TALK TURN SIGNALS Carl, Bill & Mark

Sep 11 Sun AACA show Oakbrook, IL, FYI

Sept 17 Sat seminar on rebuilding brake system & backing plates Ken's garage

Sep 18 Sun Model A day and garage tour TBA Joe Shutz

Sep 25 Sun Lake Geneva, WI car & boat show FYI

Oct 4 Tue regular meeting TECH FILM JRP projector & screen

Oct 5 - 8 Hersey, PA auto show & swap meet FYI

Oct 16 Sun Autumn Drive Mark Maron/ Val Koepke

Oct 30 Sun seminar on welding MUST SIGN UP est cost $10 Dan Koepke

Nov 1 Tue regular meeting TECH TALK?

Nov 6 Sun turkey dinner Fox Valley MARC

Dec 6 Tue regular meeting TECH TALK and cookie exchange Val Maron/ Kitchen

MAFCA Upcoming events

July 17 Sagebrush Chapter, Carson City, Nevada—50th Anniversity

July 31-August 6 Northwest Regional Meet, Wilsonville, OR—50yrs Under the Hood

August 13 3rd Annual Swap Meet, Tucker, GA

August 18-21 16th Great Annual Model A Ride Around Iowa (GAMARI), Des Moines, IA

August 21 46th Annual Classic Car Parts Exchange, Chatsworth, CA

For more details contact MAFCA at 562-697-2712 between 10am and 4pm Pacific Time OR

Check the web site at mafca.com and look at the Calendar for more details.

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2011

NOTE: IL REGION

ANNUAL DUES

NOW $25.00

2011

$38.00

$38.00

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY THE ILLINOIS REGION

WHEN ANY OF YOUR INFORMATION CHANGES

Membership No. _______________

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RUN TO BRIGHTON

Bob and Donna Hanselman set up a farewell tour significantly similar to the original “Run to

Brighton Tour” known as a red-letter day in the history of British motoring.

The Emancipation Run from London to Brighton celebrated the passing into law of the

“Locomotives on the Highway Act” which raised the speed limit for „Light Locomotives‟

from 4 miles per hour to 14 mph and abolished the requirement to be preceded by a man on

foot carrying a RED FLAG.

The original run of 33 cars was from the Metropole Hotel in London to the Metropole Hotel

in Brighton. Fourteen cars survived the first run of approximately 56 miles.

The „Run‟ currently attracts nearly 500 automobiles with an eligibility criteria that requires

the cars to be of four or three wheel design and that they were built prior to January 1, 1905.

The organizers now invite a small number of vehicles just out of period to join the celebra-

tion.

The Illinois Region MARC members, 30 in all, participated in a fun „Run‟, complete with the

weather similar to that of the English rain and mist of most Novembers. No one expected

such conditions in Mid-May.

We finished the „Run‟ in typical British style----at the “Pub” for a few pints.

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Specifications

Stock Model A & B Camshaft Grind Specifications By Marco Tahtaras

The following is for original NEW Model A and B cams only Regrinds will have substantially different characteris-

tics regardless of what they are called.

The Model B cam was ground as follows:

Intake lobe lift = 334"

Intake Valve lift = 319" @ 015" clearance

Exhaust lobe lift = 341"

Exhaust Valve lift = 319" @ 022" clearance

duration @ valve seat to seat = 244 crankshaft degrees @

above clearances

Lobe centers = 114 crankshaft degrees

Intake center = 114° after TDC

Intake opens= 8° before TDC

Intake closes= 56° after BDC

Exhaust opens= 56° before BDC

Exhaust closes= 8° after TDC

The Model A cam was ground as follows:

Lobe Lift = 302"

Valve lift = 289" @ 013" clearance

duration @ valve seat to seat = 236 crankshaft de-

grees @ 015" clearance

Lobe centers = 112 crankshaft degrees

Intake center = 110 5° after TDC

Intake opens = 7 5° before TDC

Intake closes = 48 5° after BDC

Exhaust opens = 51 5° before BDC

Exhaust closes = 4 5° after TDC

Rear Frame Stampings

Carl Biederman from Anoka, Minnesota has found several Model "A" vehicles with some letter/s followed by a

number stamped into the rear area areas. The locations of the stampings have been noted on the rear end axle hous-

ing, top of the rear frame cross member and the right rear corner of the rear frame cross member (see picture below

from Eldon Frisk).

It is believed these stampings were used to correlate the number of leaves in the rear spring with the body to be

pulled and attached to that particular chassis.

NOTE: This is preliminary information, the list of stampings is incomplete and may not have been used by all as-

sembly plants for all years.

Following are the stampings noted to date with their interpretations:

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Additional front and rear spring information for both Model A Passenger cars and Trucks may be found in the Restoration Guid-

lines and Judging Standards Area 4 – Undercarriage. The Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards are available from the

MARC office for $25.

Stamping Body Style Rear Spring Leaves

R7 Roadster Seven leaves

C8 Coupe Eight leaves

OCPU0 Open Cab Pickup Ten leaves

T0 Tudor Ten leaves

TS0 Town Sedan Ten leaves

FD0 Fordor Ten leaves

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Specifications and License Data . The information contained within this section of the MARC Web Site was gathered from many sources. The information in general re-

flects original Ford data and was the best information available at the time of collection. It is not intended to be all-inclusive nor does it

reflect all design changes. The intent is to provide some general information regarding various specifications for the “New Ford". This

information will be periodically updated as additional information becomes available. There are several very informative books that pro-

vide more detailed information available to the reader through the

Breaker point gap 0.018 to 0.022

Spark plug gap 0.035

Oil System Engine lubricated by gear pump,

splash and gravity feed. Capacity

5 quarts.

Transmission Selective sliding rear type, three

speeds forward and reverse. Ca-

pacity 1 pint.

Clutch Early to mid 28, Multiple disc Later 1928 to end – Single Plate

Brakes Four wheel internal expanding

service brakes operated by the

foot petal. Also an emergency or

parking brake on both rear

wheels operated by the emergen-

cy brake lever. Emergency

brakes are entirely separate and

distinct from the four- wheel

service brakes. Total braking

surface 225 1/2 sq inches.

Cooling System Pump and thermo-syphon. Ca-

pacity 3 gallons.

Water pump shaft end play 0.006 to 0.010

Carburetor Zenith design, cast iron; manual

adjustment and choke control on

dash panel

Gasoline tank 10 gallons

Rear Axle Three-quarter floating type.

Torque tube drive. Spiral bevel

drive pinion and gear. Capacity

1.5 pints

Wheel Base 103.5 inches

Turning radius 17 ft, circle 34 ft.

Tread 56 inches

Road Clearance 9.5 inches

Generator Average Summer Charging Rate – 6 to 8 amps @ 1500 RPM Average Winter Charging Rate – 10 to 12 amps @ 1500 RPM

Engine Type 4 cylinder, L head

Engine Material Gray Cast iron

Engine Cylinders 4, cast engine block, 1/8” offset

Engine Firing Order 1, 2, 4, 3

Engine Displacement 200.5 cu. inches

Diameter of Cylinder Bore 3.876

Diameter of Pistons 3.8745

Stroke 4.125

Crankshaft Material Ford Carbon Manganese Steel

Length 26.25

Crank Gear Steel, 25 spiral-cut teeth

Diameter of Crankshaft Main Bearings

1.624

Diameter of Crankshaft Pin Bearings

1.499

Horsepower SAE rating, 24.03 Brake, 40 @ 2200 RPM

Torque 128 ft-lbs @ 1000 RPM

Compression ratio 4.22 to 1

Compression 76 psig

Flywheel Cast iron

Flywheel Ring Gear Steel, 14.2 inch outside dia, 112

teeth

Camshaft Bearings early 5 bearings (later 3), 1.560

Camshaft Lift 0.302

Camshaft Gear Phenolic resin material, 50 spiral

-cut teeth

Valve lift 0.287

Valve Clearance 0.010 to 0.013

The Illinois Region MARC holds its monthly business meetings at 7:30 PM the 1st Tuesday of every month (exceptions made for holidays) at the American Legion Hall, 9757 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park Illinois. ( Corner of Ruby and Pacific ) The meeting is open to all members and visitors.

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If and when your name will be used in articles and pictures on our club website, your full name (first and last name) will ap-

pear unless you explicitly notify Mark Maron that you do not wish to have your full name on the website. You can call Mark

DIRECTORY UPDATES NEW MEMBERS:

Francis and Leona Fortman and Bruno and Connie Scordo

Please carry New Member Information with you in your ‗A‘.

JANUARY

General Meeting Tues 4

Awards Banquet Sat 15

FEBRUARY

General Meeting Tues 1

Winter Swap Sun 20

Pizza Party Sat 26

MAFCA-Swap-Milwaukee –Sun 27

MARCH General Meeting Tues 1

Membership Meet Thurs-Sun 24-27

(St. Augustine, FL)

APRIL

General Meeting Tues 5

Tech Seminar at Ken‘s Garage-Sat 9

Annual Spaghetti Dinner Sun 17

Spring Safety Check Sat 30

MAY

Grayslake Auto Show Sun 1

General Meeting Tues 3

Farewell Tour (Bob & Donna) 15

Brighton, WI

JUNE

Sharon, WI Model A day Sun 5

General Meeting Tues 7

Ladies ―A‖ Drive 19

National Meet (San Diego) M-F 27-1

JULY

4th July Parades 4

(Skokie, Evanston, Niles, Mt Prospect)

General Meeting Tues 5

Distributor Seminar Sat 16

Annual Picnic Sun 24

AUGUST

General Meeting Tues 2

Union, IL –Railroad Museum

Auto Show Sun 7

Ladies A Drive & Lunch Sun 28

SEPTEMBER General Meeting Tues 6

AACA Show Grayslake Sun 11

Rebuilding Brakes Sem. Sat 17

Model A Day & Garage Tour Sun 18

Lake Geneva Car & Boat Show Sun 25

OCTOBER

General Meeting Tues 4

Hershey, PA Auto Show/Swap 5-8

Fall Overnighter TBA

Autumn Drive Sun 16

Welding Seminar Sun 30

NOVEMBER

General Meeting Tues 1

Turkey Dinner TBA

DECEMBER

General Meeting Tues 6

Note:

Dues for 2012 are due on January 2, 2012.

2011 Calendar Of Official Events

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

SEE PAGE 4

FOR CALENDAR DETAILS

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MARC Illinois Region Financials

Report from 5/20/11 to 6/20/11

INTAKE $364.00

National Dues $38.00

Local Dues 1 member $25.00

Judging Standards Purchases $270.00

Meeting Raffle $31.00

EXHAUST $878.18

Picnic Flyers $21.40

Club Shirts $66.32

Swap 12 Hall Deposit $300.00

National Dues $38.00

Distributor Printing $94.69

Swap 11 Head Tax $308.18

Meeting Refreshments $49.59

Total in Account 05/20/2011 $10,935.78

Total in Account 06/20/2011 $10,421.60

Mark Maron, Director

417 Oak Grove Circle

Wauconda, IL 60084

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