Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 02:50 PM
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Re: Temperature Gauge Issue
I have had mixed results with the laser gun... Find a guy in your local club that has one of those thermometers you can drop in the radiator. Fill it up, and drop it in. Then compare the gage...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,601
Re: Cleaning the radiator
Al these comments are good. I like the dishwasher soap thing, followed by vinegar, but I thing 72 to 48 hours is good. Especially if you take the car for a spin or two. Remember, any antifreeze...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,346
Re: Sticking valves?
The people in your local club don't care if you have a running car, or a basket-case. If your car is broken, typically some of the guys will come over and help you figure out what the problem is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,346
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,029
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 561
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,346
Re: Sticking valves?
Fog it with Marvel Mystery Oil. Don't over think it. Give it some time. Patience...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 705
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-03-2024, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 864
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 987
Re: Seized motor/potentially overheated
The condensor (distributor) is heating up. Also, the keyed wire going into the base of the dist can be (screwed) in too far and do this too.
I don't quite understand why the thing is so tight. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,165
Re: Henry and Edsel
Rotorwrench makes me think of something else. I guess Mercury was a little company that made modifications to a couple of car lines back in the day. Kinda like what Don Yenko did. Edsel liked the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,363
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,165
Re: Henry and Edsel
It seems that Clara kept Henry under control as much as she could. Bennett did not help things.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-30-2024, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 864
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 528
Re: Hole inside front block
Ken, I hope you are a member of the national club, and your local chapter...?
Ya know, it would not hurt to put your state on your profile... States are big places.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 711
Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
Before the Burtz was ready I had to buy an engine. I reused the usual stuff, like head, intake, carb, water pump, and so on. I had a used crank in my garage, that needed to be turned,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 848
Re: KRW Combination Machine
Yeah it is the know-how. I had a motor redone, and the machinist started doing it as a hobby when her retired. Then he found out he wasn't really retired because people were constantly brining him...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,686
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
1) I have morals, and just would never. 2) A good way to get an akickin'.
Ya know some people catch a person messin with their car, and that person that did such a thing might be begging for the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 848
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,686
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
In all the years (since 1994) that was the only time my A was messed with.
Some people are just trash.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,167
Re: The Old Motor
Unless the trustee is Theresa Earnhardt. Suing Dale's son....come on! Thank goodness a practical judge listened to her nonsense for about 5 minutes and said NO!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,167
Re: The Old Motor
LOL Roy Acuff was out mowing his land out by the road, on an old tractor. Likely and old Ford 8N. Some older woman pulls up and asks him - "what does that lady the that lives here give you for...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-27-2024, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,588
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 801
Re: Winfield Model M updraft carb
Dan, so SR is the best choice for an A, if you can find one? What is so special about these? I have never heard of them. I imagine these are big bucks, but gosh where would you ever get parts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,686
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
I have thought of that. I have one my painter painted for me when he painted my car. A whole lot less attractive, but I get your point.
Kind of a low-life...besides what are they gonna do with...
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