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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-16-2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 551
Posted By Gold Digger
Re: Wind Wing installation

I've got a 1930 roadster pickup with wind wings that I could not keep tight. Someone on here years back said to drill holes through the clamps and glass and put a small screw through. Worked good...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-04-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 962
Posted By Gold Digger
Red face Re: Turning the steering wheel from + to X position

Thinks everyone for the information. I hope my steering wheel has two key ways. Might just as well use a GPS and be more accurate.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-04-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 962
Posted By Gold Digger
Turning the steering wheel from + to X position

What's the best way to reposition the steering wheel so I can see my speedometer. Do all steering wheels for 30 and 31's have a second keyway or do you have to make a nother one? Or is there...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-01-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,262
Posted By Gold Digger
Re: Starter Not Working (Just Humming)

The engine isn't locked up from setting so long is it?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-27-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 911
Posted By Gold Digger
Re: Model A Delco Accessory

Could be a welder generator. When I was a kid my dad had a similar looking generator on an old engine that he used to electric weld with. I always thought it was an airplane generator. It wasn't a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,143
Posted By Gold Digger
Re: Bushing Removal Tool

A good way to remove bushings and bearings is to heat the inside on one side only until red hot but do not melt. Wait until it cools and usably it can be slipped out with your fingers. When you...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-16-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,898
Posted By Gold Digger
Re: Starting a Road Trip to Alaska

Made that trip at least 20 times in the past with a 38 foot travel trailer in a 350 ford. Never had any trouble but always had plenty of fuel. I have a 120 gallon tank in the back of my truck. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-16-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,955
Posted By Gold Digger
Re: A or B engine?

I went with the new Burtz engine and would never again rebuild an orginal engine. Have several thousand miles on it now and it runs better every time I drive it. I might consider a ring and valve...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-26-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,574
Posted By Gold Digger
Re: Oil Bath air cleaner for the Model A

About 52 years ago I adapted an oil baith oil filter off of a 2 cylinder Wisconsion engine that I mounted to the fire wall and used a radiator hose to connect it to. I never could tell it had a flow...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,992
Posted By Gold Digger
Re: For those who don't have a four post lift......

Cardboard with printed signs on it makes me slide better.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-29-2023, 04:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,121
Posted By Gold Digger
Reports on Burtz new engines

Wondering if the new Burtz engines were holding up as planed. What are the drawbacks if there is any? What's the fuel mileage with the orginal type zenith carb? Is there much vibration? Is there...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-28-2023, 10:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,325
Posted By Gold Digger
Re: Squeaky Brakes

The old shop foreman for the Dodge dealership in my town told me that back in the 50's almost all Chrysler products had a problem with squeaky brakes. Chrysler sent out a work order to put one table...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-05-2023, 08:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,051
Posted By Gold Digger
3-point seat belts in tudor

Has anyone installed 3-point seat belts in a tudor and if so how did they mount the top mount? It needs to be a strong mount.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,732
Posted By Gold Digger
Re: Auto-Lite manifold heater

I have run manifold heaters for the last 55 years. I have had one that was a waffle stile that had a crack in the waffles and leaked a little exhaust in the car but the car had so many air leaks...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2023, 10:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,756
Posted By Gold Digger
Re: Oil Filler Tube

Thanks everyone for the information. I'll make sure the baffels are turned right and use a sock till it stops slobbering.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2023, 08:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,756
Posted By Gold Digger
Oil Filler Tube

Just rebuilt engine and now it blows oil out the filler pipe when driving 50 mph. Ordered a oil breather set up to mount on filler pipe but just wondering what caused this problem when it didn't do...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-21-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,586
Posted By Gold Digger
Re: Exhaust Manifold crack

I pulled what I thought was a good exhaust and intake manifold off and accidentally dropped it on the concrete and broke into about ten pieces. After getting over my mad spell I looked the pieces...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-09-2023, 09:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 990
Posted By Gold Digger
Amp. meter replacement

Just bought a new amp meter and replaced it with the wiring same as on the old amp guage but shows discharge. I switched poles with the wires and now shows charge. I had it wired exactly the way...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,005
Posted By Gold Digger
Re: 2 blade or 4 blade fan

I'm sure I'll go with the 2 blade then, I like them for the simple reason you can change the water pump with out pulling the radiator if you use the bolt set up instead of the original studs. I to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-04-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,005
Posted By Gold Digger
2 blade or 4 blade fan

Getting read to change out the old engine for a new Burtz engine. I use a manifold heater in the winter and was quercous which one might blow more air. I've heard that the 2 blade done the most but...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-03-2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,097
Posted By Gold Digger
Re: Replacement throttle shaft

Never done a new shaft but have fixed some loose ones. I didn't peen any of them but silver soldered them up.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2023, 09:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,411
Posted By Gold Digger
Re: Rear Main Bearing Oil Flow Study

When I was 13 I had a model A strip-down, and all it had was radiator, engine, transmission, rear end and frame and wheels. Worn almost completely out. The back main got so bad it left a trail of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,446
Posted By Gold Digger
Re: Movie Cars...Have You Done It?

About 50 some years ago the "Maw Barker" movie was made in my area and they rented a model a pickup in perfect condition from a friend of mine. They told him it would be fully insured and was. They...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,978
Posted By Gold Digger
Question Gland rings

Some people don't use gland rings anymore. I have always tried to use them if I could make them work on a used manifold. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the right depth of counter bore...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2023, 09:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 949
Posted By Gold Digger
Starts with hand crank only

Sorry folks about the time laps on finding my trouble with one of my model A's starting problem. I could start it with the crank but not the starter. Well I bought new battery, points, condenser,...
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