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Distributor
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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