Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 256
Re: rebuild engine
I love my Burtz engine. I have no hesitation about driving the car anywhere. I have the original engine for the car sitting in my basement shop. It will go with the car when I sell it, in 2044. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 346
Re: New Shocks vs Rebuilt Shocks
Rebuilding the shocks yourself requires some specialized tooling and some machining. The best way to hold the shocks when opening them up is a cast concrete block with bolts cast into them. Unless...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,763
Re: Cleaning the radiator
A new radiator is a wonderful thing. If not that, then a rebuilt one is nice. You may have to go to Charlotte to find a radiator shop. I doubt there is one in the Smokys.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 316
Re: Doodlebug Granny
No doubt had a granny gear.
Lots of places here in North Carolina did not have roads in the early part of the 20th century. Tractors or doodle bugs or horses and wagons were the only way to get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,511
Re: Steering Wheel Slop
Arefftx, There should be no slop in the steering wheel. Well, perhaps 1/4 inch max, but try for zero. That is with the wheels pointed straight ahead. Slack is normal when making a turn. 5 to 7...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 403
Re: Lifting 30 Tudor body
I am also interested methods because I am planning the same on my Fordor. I was thinking of using a floor jack and some timber. It is just me, no helpers. I just have to lift it high enough to get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,763
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 549
Re: Water Pump Options
The original water pumps always leak a few drops and need constant tightening. Special water proof grease has to be used. I really like my leakless water pump.
I saw somewhere that the corners...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,940
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 452
Re: Truck for sale
eBay, Craigs List, Bring a Trailer, local club, MAFCA and MARC magazines, Hemmings, swap meets, car shows, or park it out front with a for sale sign.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,136
Re: Auction results in Varina Va.
Nice haul. It is always nice to have spares. I would be looking for a new place to live if my wife saw me bring all that stuff home.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 459
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 656
Re: weird stuff
The piston design was changed several times during the production of the Model A. The Service Bulletins talk about this at pages 312 and 339. As Ursus said, the round pistons had the slots and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,404
Re: Sticking valves?
If you look at photos or movies of race cars at the early part of the last century, you will see a cloud of oil smoke behind each car. Oil was mixed with the gasoline. The early cars did not have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 869
Re: Pressure plate adjutant
The most important thing is that they all be the same. I think the specification is within 0.002 inch of each other.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 487
Re: Horn
On a closed car, remove the bolts holding the steering column to the frame and to the gas tank and tilt the steering column down.
If the wire to the horn button is grounded, as described above,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 670
Re: Not A, But Interesting
Interesting video. Well, they did not make 5 million of them.
A while back there was a hulk of a Bugatti car on Bring a Trailer. Too much work and money for me to bring it back. It was bid...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,049
Re: Seized motor/potentially overheated
Do you have the hand crank? Have you tried turning the engine over with the hand crank? What happens if someone pushes in the clutch while you try turning the engine over with the hand crank? That...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 710
Re: Exhaust manifold intake bolts broke
Bob, that is a good idea. In this case, after installing the plug, he could drill and tap the plug using the intake manifold as a drill guide. I would use Loctite or JB Weld to lock the plug in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 666
Re: Knocking. Valves?
Could be valves. Could be something else. Try slowing down the engine by retarding the spark. If the noise goes away then the ignition is too far advanced. Or you may be able to better tell where...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,404
Re: Sticking valves?
How many miles on the engine? It may be time for new rings, lapping the valves, and taking up the bearings. Back in the day, this was usually done at around 25,000 miles. It can be done in the car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,049
Re: Seized motor/potentially overheated
Take the head off or look in the cylinders with a bore scope to see if there is scuffing on the walls. If the pistons get really hot they can expand and scuff. If that does not solve the issue,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 710
Re: Exhaust manifold intake bolts broke
A new or used (in good shape) exhaust manifold is what I would chose. If you want to repair that manifold, it will need to be welded up and re drilled and re tapped. I don't think a Helicoil is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 857
Re: radiator splashing
I use an extra thick O ring on my radiator cap to seal it and keep the coolant from splashing out. The water pump impeller can push extra coolant when you rev the motor to down shift. Or, as Canton...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 547
Re: Hole inside front block
I remember reading that the hole was broken through with a hammer after the block was cast and that is the reason it is so rough.
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