Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
Good Morning all...The other day I realized that my 2016 Jeep Patroit owner's manual suggests changing the plugs at 60,000 miles. I have 74,000 miles...so we changed the plugs...the difference in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Gasket between carb and intake
Note...The Bratton's number for the copper gasket is 13750. Their thick paper gasket is 13740. Most other suppliers must have the same...Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 514
Re: Gasket between carb and intake
Good Morning...You might find that a copper gasket in that location is a good idea. I've used the same one for a long time and taken the carburetor off and on a good few times. Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Seized motor/potentially overheated
Good Afternoon. You might consider removing the starter. It is easy for the spring to break...or one of the spring bolts to sheer or come out and get stuck between the fly wheel and the case. It...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Are You New.. I Was Too...Best Ever Book
Mafca has a good one. It is called "Get A Horse' by Jack Bahm III. "What to do when Henry's Lady quits on you.' It has saved me several times. 37 pages of excellent information...Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: new guy, old car
Good Day to all...After a Model A has been inactive for such a long time, it is wise to drop the pan and clean out the sludge that is going to be there. Remove the oil pump and clean the screen and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Mystery intake manifold
Good Morning...The intake looks much like the B intake on my 1931 A. I run a B carburetor on a B intake. I think that is what you have. Others may know more. Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 73
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Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine
Good Morning...You might advertise them in the two national magazines at moderate prices...folks within a days drive of you might come and purchase them...We see that happening in Arizona...Ernie in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2024, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 688
Re: Radiator Leak
Agree...Drain some coolent out of the radiator and use a dremell tool or some such to slightly expand and clean out the crack. Use JB Weld and let it sit for a couple of days, then put the coolent...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2024, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: 30 tudor floor boarss measurments
Arizona Model A has them in stock. Well made 3/4" Plywood suitable for paint or stain. I've had a set for a good many years. Sammy Guthrie 480-782-0266. Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2024, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,084
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2024, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 32
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Re: spark plug recommendation needed
Hello Syncro...I wonder NGK plugs of yours are a Knock Off of some type made deep in jungle in some part of the world that is way, way off the traveled trail! Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2024, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,410
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2023, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,286
Re: Claim of 25% HP bump true?
Good Evening...Ad a Model B intake and Carburetor and the 5.0 head or higher and you will be right on the edge of 50 HP. Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-14-2023, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2023, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,454
Re: Fuel Filter issue
Good Morning...Our Model A has a glass filter on the firewall. I put a big magnet from Ace Hardware into the glass bowl. I can see when I need to open the filter and clean the gunk off the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2023, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Spark Plug Gap
Good afternoon all...I have a 1931 Tudor with a 5.9 head and a strong engine by John Cook in Chandler, Arizona. For years I have run W16Y plugs and lately they have started to miss on excelleration....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2023, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2023, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 53
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2023, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,881
Re: Mitchell overdrive.
Good Afternoon...Yes they are worth the wait. We've had ours for 17 years...still going strong...At that time, Sue Mitchell agreed to make a longer shift handle so that it would be the same as the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2023, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Quality New Front Leaf Spring
Understand...The Packard looked like it was about to sit down when we purchased her. The new springs put her back on her lines...she shares the garage with our 31 Tudor! Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2023, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,300
Re: Thermostat
Good afternoon...We also use the Vintage Precison unit. It is the best of the possibilites on the maket in my view. Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2023, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,029
Re: Quality New Front Leaf Spring
Good Evening...I purchased a new set of rear springs from Eaton Detroit Spring and they fit perfectly on our 1949 Packard. They ride well and the car sits as it should. They were produced on time to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2023, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,255
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2023, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,924
Re: Pulling my head out...
Good afternoon...I would think that you might well need one of the head pullers that works by putting downward pressure on the head bolts...available from the usual suspects...have often seen a block...
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