Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 12:25 PM
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Re: Distilled water
It all depends on the quality of the water where you live. Where I live the water if fairly free of dissolved minerals. Even though pure water is better at heat transfer than a 50/50 mix of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Can't replace hub after replacing brake pads.
All the above are good suggestions. But also check that the cam (the siding part that pushes out the shoes) is actually sliding. And check to see that the rollers on the shoes are sitting correctly.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 365
Re: Power Loss After Carb Rebuild
I have bought jets that were not drilled to the correct size even though they had the correct number on them. Use small drills to measure the size. Insert the shank of the drill into the hole. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 283
Re: Transmission pops out of third gear
The shims should be the same thickness as any gasket between the flywheel housing and the bell housing. No gasket, no shims.
I think you are grasping at straws and a transmission rebuilt is in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 447
Re: Homemade Radiator Mascots
Bob, The Model T'ers don't take their cars as seriously as Model A'ers do. You might look on the Model T forum for ideas. I like the Model T radiator mascot of a cherub who pees on people who...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 881
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 240
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 365
Re: Power Loss After Carb Rebuild
Check to see if the throttle is opening all the way first. Since you put in a new main jet, another thing to check is to see if the tip of the jet is at the throat of the venturi. If it is not at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 256
Re: Crank hole cover rivet
A method to reduce the precision required is to use one of those spring washers. There are two types, conical and the ones that look like a potato chip.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 288
Re: Oil leaking around spark plug 2 &3
The gasket is the seal, not the threads. I doubt that having the threads broken at the top would allow oil, or combustion products, to leak out. (However I have been wrong in the past.) Screw...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 445
Re: Leak on top of carb...
Banditorama may be correct that the fuel is coming out the idle jet (Post #8). But it is also probably coming from other places too. 1.5 liters is a lot to have come out the throttle shaft. It...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 881
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 288
Re: Oil leaking around spark plug 2 &3
Loose plugs, bad copper gaskets, bad thread in head, bad surface on top of heat where gasket goes, bad threads on plugs, bad surface on plug. Take plugs out. Get new gaskets and plugs. Look at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 161
Re: light switch install
You could install it at the 3-9 position but then the light switch at the steering wheel would be at 3 or 9 o'clock.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 348
Re: Throw out bearing grease fitting
Should be 1/8 NPT. You could try a different size. The auto parts supply stores have assortment boxes for sale. Try 1/4-28 or M6 or M8. Tapping the hole in situ will introduce chips where you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 881
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 669
Re: model a engine
When you buy a car that is new to you and if there is any doubt, pull the engine for a complete inspection.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 359
Re: Adjusting Brake Rods
If the rods are set to the right length and the brakes will not come into adjustment, then there is something wrong that needs to be fixed. The length of the rods should not be used to adjust the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,384
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 407
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2024, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,955
Re: Tail Lights
Tom, If you have turn indicators you may have to replace the flasher with one designed for LED's or add resistors in parallel. You can buy the resistors online that are designed for replacing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2024, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 669
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2024, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,054
Re: LED Third brake light !!
I have the Snyders 3rd brake light in the rear window of my Fordor. It is hooked to the brake and turn indicators. When braking and indicating a turn, one side stays on and the other side flashes. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2024, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Nothing Seems to Fit!
Ed - Securely tighten the nut on the bolt. Use a breaker bar. Test the pitman arm to make sure that there is absolutely no movement relative to the sector shaft.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2024, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 731
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