Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:03 AM
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Re: transmission vent?
Ditto Bob C's comment re the transmission may be overfilled. Remove the fill plug on the right side of the transmission. If oil flows out, the transmission is overfilled.
If you opt to drain the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Grease in 2-tooth
Ditto Kurt's reply. Just add oil such as SAE 145 or higher viscosity Synthetic Gear Oil. The grease will significantly slow down oil leakage past the sector bushings. I have been doing this since...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:58 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: New Coupe
First and foremost, replace the fan if its a steel original or vintage replacement. Get the Coupe's running gear and especially the brakes in good running condition. Start with the brakes, king pins,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Water Neck Modification
I considered placing the temperature sensor in the water inlet casting, but I choose to install it in the upper radiator hose instead. My rationale is that the coolant flow in the water neck, being...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Front bumper arm help needed
I had this problem, but I fixed it on my Model "A" by bending one arm to get equal distance to the front wheels. Loosen the front bumper clamps first. Heat the arm red hot so it bends before the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 548
Re: Temperature Gauge Issue
The needle is stuck at 140F on my Rex-A-C0 gauge. I suspect that the line from the sensor probe to the gauge has an issue. More to follow.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 605
Re: New Shocks vs Rebuilt Shocks
I have 1600 miles on a professionally rebuilt set of original Houdaille shocks. All four leak and often need replenishing of their fluid!
The Houdaille shock absorber has a poor seal design, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 548
Temperature Gauge Issue
I have a relatively new reproduction Rex-A-Co Temperature Gauge in one of my Model A's that has stopped working. Has anyone had this experience and found a fix?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 549
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Gasket between carb and intake
Cork is a poor choice for sealing fluids in my opinion, because cork is porous and usually thick. Thick multi-layer gaskets cause cracking of the parts they seal because these gaskets compress under...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: oversize head gasket
My understanding is that the copper head gasket available now fits up to an 0.125 oversize cylinder bore. Maybe this is not / no longer the case?
The weakness in a big bore gasket is the minimal...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Kick panels
Model A News magazines of the late 1960s had inserts of drawings of the various interior panels for Model A's. I am not certain, but you may find reprints of these drawings in early volumes of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 41
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Re: Snyder's New Catalog Came...and a Warning!
So far, the availability of essential aftermarket Model A parts I need to keep my restored Model A cars in good running condition has not negatively affected me. However, I do see a contraction in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Opinion Re Differential Gear Ratio
Thanks all for your comments. Unfortunately, I do not see my piggy bank getting enough to buy a Mitchel OD this year or in the near future. So I will likely opt for the differential gear change.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 21
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Opinion Re Differential Gear Ratio
My piggy bank state rules-out getting an overdrive unit, so I am considering the installation of a 3.54 gear set. The engine in my Victoria is a Model B with a 6:1 compression head, chopped flywheel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Hole inside front block
That hole establishes the amount of motor oil in the forward dam of the valve chamber that lubricates the front main bearing and the front camshaft bearing. The bottom of the hole should not go below...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,390
Re: Snyder's New Catalog Came...and a Warning!
The availability of new parts is drifting back to what the market had to offer in 1960s through the 1980s. This puts pressure on us to restore more used parts like we did many years ago. The bottom...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 559
Re: Source for dome light wood???
Hi Marshall! My Victoria has upholstery, so I could not get an exact measurement. However, using a tape measure over the upholstery headliner, it appears the distance is approximately 8" between the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,270
Re: Distributor wiring
The ignition points, the condenser and distributor casting need to have a low resistance ground path back to the battery. The slide shows how to check the ground path. Note the check is to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 575
Re: Cowl light follow up
Hi Jay Jay! The wiring harness I use is from Bratton's. There are several configurations to choose from. Go to Page 86 of their current catalog. Here is the text from their catalog: "New Main Wiring...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 354
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 801
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Model A Show/Swap, Trexlertown, PA, 4/28
Very nicely organized meet. Lots of Model A's on display. Excellent flea market with reasonable prices on parts. Well run food court in the firehouse and very nice pricing on the food. In the flea...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 575
Re: Cowl light follow up
My Victoria has the reproduction wiring harness with the turn signals built-in. In my car, the cowl lights function as turn signals in all light switch positions, and in the parking light position....
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