Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:26 PM
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Re: transmission vent?
You'll probably need to remove your floor board as the hole is on the back side of the tower about even with the middle of the board. Hole is about the diameter of a ball point pen refill tube.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 945
Re: Fans
I believe that most engines for binders that used the Model A engines came with the 4 blade fans.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 665
Re: Head stud to block
Having several sets of eyes watching from different angles to keep it square works well.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 904
Re: radiator splashing
Rule out a head gasket leak by testing for combustion gasses in the cooling system.
An auto parts store should have a test kit or drop by your local mechanic and have them test it.
Have you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 785
Re: Block Restamp
Don’t be a sissy… swing the hammer with an attitude.
Trying to re-stamp a number that is too light is not what you want to be doing.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,232
Re: Batteries completely discharging
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery and clip a bulb type test light to the battery cable and the other end to the battery. If the bulb lights you have a short somewhere in the system.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,003
Re: Distributor Cap Advance Lever Slot
My thought is that the slot is not a stop but indicates the limits of the full range of the spark advance lever.
Most likely if you have a two tooth steering column the column will need to be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: How to rig temp fuel delivery
Also I've found that in my experience that Model A's don't like it when a fuel line has a dip in it making the fuel run uphill to the carburetor. When hooking up a temporary tank I make sure the fuel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,063
Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
Use an air grinder with a round head carbide burr bit to grind the nut and stud down.
You 10 gallon compressor probably will be pretty undersized for the task though.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,329
Re: Storage
For storing the battery I'd fully charge it and then set a reminder on my phone every two or three months going forward to check it with a voltage meter or a hydrometer.
Charge if needed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2024, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,047
Re: Deep knocking sound
In my earlier post (#8) I posed several questions in regards to timing being too advanced and possibly causing a knock.
Is this a new problem since you installed the new head?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2024, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,047
Re: Deep knocking sound
Is this something new since the head was replaced?
Have you driven it yet?
With the higher compression heads they tend to knock much easier.
Try to purposely set the timing retarded a bit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,203
Re: Wire wheel balancing
To balance tires Dyna Beads worked well for me. Getting the beads in can be challenging though.
I found that using a jack under the axle start with the tire lowered so it is pretty squished against...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2024, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 943
Re: Engine paint
To paint the entire engine, flywheel housing, bell housing and misc parts I find it takes a bit over two cans to get it all done.
I use one of the three cans of paint to do the final coat on each...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2024, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,011
Re: Backfire
Usually takes a little farther than a half mile but if your gas cap is plugged you might be creating a vacuum in the gas tank and starving for fuel.
Drive with the gas cap off to see if that solves...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 744
Re: Need information on rebuilding A Engine
Eagle has some very good advice.
Get a mechanics stethoscope and do some listening to see if you can narrow down where the knock is coming from. A loose timing gear can make it sound like the engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,127
Re: Motor shuts down
See if you can borrow a known good distributor from someone else and run that for a while to see if the problem goes away. Will narrow things down a bit.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2024, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,772
Re: 31 AA rescue
Another consideration for a protective finish would be to use 0000 steel wool on the paint, a fine grade wire wheel on the rust spots followed by Johnsons Paste wax.
My truck didn't have a lot of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2024, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,348
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2024, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,348
Re: Loss of power,
Sounds like your flexible wire under the plate in the distributor is grounding out when your retarding the spark. Often the "flag" end of the wire isn't bent correctly and will cause problems.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2024, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 995
Re: puzzled
Take some toilet paper and start dabbing around on the engine checking for the paper getting wet. Does a really good job of finding elusive coolant leaks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2024, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,410
Re: pulling engine?
I vote for engine only. Also I remove the headlight bar and the bumper. Makes it a heck of a lot easier to move around and work on it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2024, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,300
Re: Warford shift lever opening
Hi Dave,
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Feel free to reach out...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2023, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,914
Re: What is the best rust remover soak?
I have a 5 gallon bucket of water and muriatic acid mixture that I've had under my work bench for many years. I use it mostly to remove the plating off of nuts, bolts and washers that I want to paint...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2023, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 846
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