Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:19 AM
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Re: Water Neck Modification
I like my first born child too much to swap for one of those. Snap on cost BIG $$$ so my home made one will continue to serve, thanks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 310
Re: Water Neck Modification
Neil. Since installing that outlet, I have recently made a special tool for the nut under the distributor and could use that on the problematic nut under the thermostat probe.
All good, thank you.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 254
Re: How do I test field coils in a starter?
Neil, the 6 volt windings shown in your first link make it clear (at least to me) that there are two sets of series windings. The second link is not as clear but it's easy to say there are all in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: cooling system rust
After reading this, it seems to me that the Thermocure/ Evaporust combination is about the same as our liquid intelligence No 239 product....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 254
Re: How do I test field coils in a starter?
In a starter motor, there are 4 field windings. In a 6 volt starter, you will have 2 sets of two. Each set is made up of 2 windings in series. The two sets are connected in parallel with each other....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 310
Re: Water Neck Modification
I've done both. For my first temperature gauge, I drilled and tapped the outlet at the rear. Later, for another car, I bought one already done but the idiots had put the fitting on the side, directly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 357
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Temperature Gauge Issue
I had one stop working a few years ago. I took it to my local instrument repair shop where they fixed it but it cost as much as a new one.
My advice is "buy a new one".
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 522
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,422
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 509
Re: Horn
It might be my turn to modify what I said. If the fields or armature are shorting to earth, I don't think the horn would work no matter what he did. Hmmm.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 509
Re: Horn
That is one place there could be an issue. So is failed insulation in the field windings or armature. To determine where the problem is, you will need to dismantle the horn is do some tests. That's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,098
Re: Opinion Re Differential Gear Ratio
On 2 of my cars, I run 5.25X21 tyres on the back and a stock 3,78 rear end. That gives me an effective ratio about the same as running a 3.54 diff (to within 1%). By the time I engage the 26%...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,336
Re: Leakless Water pump
How does reducing the efficiency of a component improve the overall performance of the system. IT DOESN'T! At the very best, it disguises the problem. The pump pulls water from the lower tank...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Shipping NOS axles
Bob, for a package to come by surface from the US, 5 months is normal. That is about the same time as when ships had sails. If US customs wants to look at what is in a container, add another couple...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,858
Re: Snyder's New Catalog Came...and a Warning!
IMO, the REALLY GLOOMY part of that is, the younger people have either no desire or ability to make these things. Is it any wonder China is so dominant? You'd be amazed if you knew how much of your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: New toy to play with this year!
I'll go along with that. Bringing the hulk of an old car back to life is a satisfying undertaking, then comes the driving and the making of friends while doing both. I really don't know why more...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 04:05 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,181
Re: Jazz Age '28 Sport Coupe on Hemmings Auction
When the Mustang was released here a very few years ago, it scored only 2 out of 5 stars safety rating. One of its downfalls I am told is the weak rear end which leaves the fuel tank vulnerable(no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 906
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,805
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
I have 4 Model As ranging from a VERY nicely restored one to what looks like a barn find repaired but never restored. It is the one that looks neaten up and a real bomb that I like driving the best....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 853
Re: Water pump
All of my water pumps have sealed ball bearings front and back and a modern seal. With nothing rubbing on the shaft, I figure they will last as long as a modern one does and who ever hears of a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,198
Re: Interested Dash information
Hmmm, a flame so close to a possibly leaking fuel gauge. Not that a flash of flame would be likely to cause a serious fire but it could give the driver or passenger a fright.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 656
Re: Trip to nationals
Gary and Lawrie, Thanks for posting. I will also be driving to Maryborough for the National. I was in Maryborough, Victoria yesterday, as it happens.
We (Glenda and I) will be travelling with 3...
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