Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2015, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 33
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2015, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,374
Changing Differential Oil
Today I went through the frustrating and infuriating experience of changing the differential oil in my '31 Model A. The old oil was, of course, easy to get out, but getting the new stuff back in was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2014, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,413
Re: Pinholes in Oil Return Pipe
The problem is, I added an oil filter kit that requires the later oil return pipe that's an inch longer than the one that was already on it. I couldn't find it at any of the parts house, but I might...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2014, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,413
Pinholes in Oil Return Pipe
I just received a used oil return pipe that appeared to be in decent shape, but when I removed the rust I noticed several pinholes in the pipe. How difficult would it be to repair these, and what's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2014, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,526
Re: Manifold
I found a product at Home Depot called Kleenstrip Prep & Etch that contains Phosphoric Acid.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2014, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,526
Re: Manifold
BTW, looks like Home Depot has a product called Krud Kutter Clean and Etch that contains phosphoric acid.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2014, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,526
Re: Manifold
Where do you find phosphoric acid? I suppose I could use the same cheap soda trick that I used on my chrome horn. Soda contains H3PO4, but probably at a much weaker concentration than would be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2014, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,526
Re: Manifold
I bought my manifold from Snyder's. Wish I would have seen the coated one, but somehow I missed it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2014, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,526
Re: Manifold
How can I prevent the new manifold from looking like the old one? Has anybody used the high temperature manifold paint I've seen on the parts sites? Does it work well?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2014, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,526
Re: Manifold
I know that modern engines don't take that approach. So what do they do instead? What problem does preheating address?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2014, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,526
Manifold
I'm replacing the exhaust pipe and manifold on my '31 Model A. I thought someone might be able to explain something. Why is the intake manifold nestled so tightly inside the exhaust manifold? I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2014, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 15,566
Re: Hutchins ah-oo-gah Horn Wiring Diagram
Pronounce it, "KC-aviator". I'm a private pilot who lives just outside Kansas City. All the locals automatically read it as intended, because there's KC-everything around here. ;-)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2014, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 15,566
Re: Hutchins ah-oo-gah Horn Wiring Diagram
Excellent information! So, if I understand this correctly, the windings of the second coil, which aren't directly connected to the power leads, serve as an inductor that dampens the startup and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2014, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 15,566
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2014, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 15,566
Re: Hutchins ah-oo-gah Horn Wiring Diagram
I think it would, but test it somewhere inconspicuous first. The reason this works so well is because of the carbonic acid in the soda, combined with the fact that aluminum foil is softer than...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2014, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 15,566
Re: Hutchins ah-oo-gah Horn Wiring Diagram
This weekend I polished the chrome on the horn, and thought I'd share what I learned. Before polishing, it was dull and had a lot of surface rust. The first picture shows the parts after...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2014, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 15,566
Re: Hutchins ah-oo-gah Horn Wiring Diagram
Good news! I was starting to unwind the coils and discovered that one of the power wires was broken inside the insulation. When I hooked it up to the battery charger, the motor spun. I went ahead...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2014, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,131
Fuse & Breaker Options
I'm nearing the point in my '31 Model A restoration where I need to start thinking about rewiring. I've already purchased replacement wiring harnesses, and I intend to protect my investment with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2014, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,404
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2014, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 29,463
Re: Model A Exhaust/Muffler Options
I called Midas to get a ballpark figure on bending the pipes, and they told me about $300. So I decided to go with the full set from Mac's for about the same money. It includes everything from the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2014, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 11,037
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2014, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 29,463
Re: Model A Exhaust/Muffler Options
So how much does the typical muffler shop charge to do the custom bending and glass pack combo? And what should you look for to determine whether the manifold is salvageable?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2014, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 29,463
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2014, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,060
Re: Failed Start After Carb Rebuild
My daughter is drawn to a camera like a moth to a flame!
Yes, I noticed that, too. I've already bought most of the gaskets I thought I might need, so I can replace that one next time.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2014, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,060
Re: Failed Start After Carb Rebuild
Yes, there's plenty of water in the radiator. Keep in mind that this was the first successful start after about 15 years. The 2 starts after that were much less smoky. I will check the timing...
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