Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 05:09 AM
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Views: 743
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 743
Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
I know people will recommend a Burtz block, and honestly I want to go to one too when my motor quits, but a few people in my club who work around/have them have had problems with trying to get them...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,470
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
This is great! Thanks for the added detail; I missed the vacuum port since I didn't see a line coming off of it. Thanks for all of your help!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,470
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
If this is as you say it is, then what does one look like if the vehicle had vacuum wipers? Did they have a vacuum port somewhere else?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,470
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
I tried finding pictures of a RHD intake manifold on Google but I couldn't find anything. Do we think that's what this might be?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,470
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
Here's a picture of the exhaust manifold for those interested. My engine's VIN indicates that it was made in Feb. '31. But I believe that you are right about it being a late '31 exhaust manifold. But...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,470
"Special" Intake Manifold?
I recently had a member of my club take a look at my car and he noticed that I had a non-standard intake manifold on my engine. Even though he's been around Model As for 60 years he wasn't familiar...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,987
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,987
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,284
Re: A newbie needs help!
It's a pleasure to hear that you want to keep your car in good shape for your kids, rashmore. Mine's a 4th generation car but it wasn't kept up like it should have, which was disappointing to me the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,987
Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
Made some progress yesterday. One thought was to drill the side of the nut and try to twist it or break it off. Then I realized that the shoulder at the end of the nut would be impossible to get to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 716
Re: Time for a new battery???
The corrosion in the first picture doesn't look normal in my opinion. I see the label peeled back but I'm not sure what it's revealing. It may be nothing, but the swelling in the second picture is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,987
Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
Bruce, you are correct. All the lug nuts are off except for this one. I believe that I need to invest in a good carbide burr set and a pneumatic die grinder and go from there. If not i'll take the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,987
Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
I've actually tried using a carbide burr but every cutting implement I use becomes dull so quickly, even when I use cutting oil. I think I can try taking the rim off and drilling it using Synchro's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,987
Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
I should clarify that the wheel is still on the car. As Gene observed the yellow is the rim. And I do have a 10 gal air compressor
I did try putting the car's weight on the wheel but no luck...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,987
Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
I am planning on getting new drums for sure. But I think I'm past the point of breaking the nut in half with a chisel. The middle that you see is what remains of the stud and not the lug nut
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,987
Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
On the driver's side rear wheel, one of the studs is spinning on the drum, and I couldn't get the lug nut off. Dad and I were team tagging on trying different methods of getting it out. Cutting it,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2024, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 602
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 602
Clamp-on O2 Sensor
I was curious if anyone has any experience with using a clamp-on 02 sensor to tune their A? I have a vacuum gauge that I've used but I can't use it while I'm driving. I also don't want to mess up my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,316
Re: Model A and T Upholsterers
I would be interested, too. I'd like to change the seat springs on my A to new ones and would need the seat fabric changed over. If it turns out to be in his favor let me know who he is and I could...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,223
Re: Electric Model A's
That truck looks really nice. Honestly I'm not a huge fan of the aftermarket interior but it's pretty clean.
It's unfortunate that you can't use the truck bed for holding anything now but I guess...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,017
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion
I would also consider the amount of extra weight you might carry with you. What might be okay with just yourself is a lot different than 400 lbs of extra passengers and gear. Especially if your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,202
Re: Peep mirrors
I also have the one with the ball socket joint, but my mirror vibrates so much I can't see anything out of it
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,200
Re: Wire wheel balancing
Honestly I'm also looking to get my wire wheels straightened. There's a couple that are noticably out of round and I actually got stopped by a guy once that said that my wheel was falling off :eek:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,603
Re: White wall tires
My car's blue on black, so I think that whitwall tires make it look less depressing and less basic, with it being a standard coupe. I guess it just makes it pop a little more. Really it's all...
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