Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 03:48 AM
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GAZ Goodies
Found this by accident:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:32 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:30 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:26 PM
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Re: Rebuilt Engine Options
With at least the 6:1 head, you need to manipulate the spark advance lever more to suit the engine’s needs. Also maximum advance is less. I have gotten used to it and it is as comfortable as double...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 03:58 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 04:19 AM
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Re: Dust bowl AA
Do we like our A's because then we don't have to keep our goats in the cab with us like with our "modern" cars? :D
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 11:01 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 03:30 AM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 04:58 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 12:54 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 04:18 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 04:14 PM
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Re: Steering Wheel Slop
I found my kingpin play by jacking up the axle on one side and trying to move the wheel at the bottom. My two tooth steering is as low slop as a modern car.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 04:32 PM
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Not A, But Interesting
Forging Bugatti front axles, appears to be from 1991 or so. I wondered how they made them hollow, but they drilled the forging before bending.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TauDPvBwodM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 05:16 PM
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Re: new guy, old car
Google can tell you where to buy, but read the MSDS to make sure you want to use it.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pdf/ptitolmsds.pdf
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 04:01 AM
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Re: Head stud to block
To straighten it out and use a thicker wall insert like this (https://www.mcmaster.com/90259A154/) would be pretty tough unless the bare block was on a mill.
I used that insert on my motor and as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 04:49 AM
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Re: new guy, old car
I would add to that to try it as stock as possible and don't delay enjoying it by adding improvements like hydraulic brakes, pressure oiling, downdraft carb, etc.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 02:41 PM
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Re: KRW Combination Machine
I was at Schwalm's a few months ago and was surprised how minimal the machines were. I was expecting something twice the size.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 06:33 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 12:27 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 35
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 05:14 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 10:16 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 04:42 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,989
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
I see that Nissan is a light pickup. At https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,1990,d21+pickup,2.4l+l4,1210958,ignition,distributor,7108
it shows Mitsubishi and Hitachi types, which one is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 04:25 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Differential vent
I tapped a 1/8"npt hole in the plug in the torque tube and used a pair of brass street elbows to hold the vent vertical. I tried it with a tube, but it was going to be more work to keep the vent...
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