Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2024, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Radiator rust inhibitor
It sounds like you are naming 2 different radiator additives and combining the names.
There is a radiator FLUSH that it is a good idea to use every spring, to clean the cooling system. It won't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,708
Re: Move A By Yourself
Lay a 2 inch wide nylon tow strap on the ground and roll one of the car tires over the strap. Bring the end of the strap over the top of the tire and gently pull forward (or back, if that's the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 522
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 522
Re: electrical charging problem
You will need an assistant...
Get the engine running on a fast RPM. Have your assistant watch the ammeter.
You take a short piece of wire and "jump" between the two terminals of your cutout. Be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 522
Re: electrical charging problem
Pete, you don't say if this is an original generator with mechanical cut out, generator with EVR and/or diode cut out, or alternator.
I would diagnose each of those slightly differently.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,163
Re: Phaeton top rest question
I'm glad to hear that, Rusty. If I did not leave my top props in all the time, I'd use those rubber plugs. I like to be able to drop my top at a moment's notice. After you've done it a few times, you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,006
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,163
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 3,106
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
My vacuum gauge doesn’t go to 50. I think it goes up to about 29 or 30.
What are the units on your vacuum gauge?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,163
Re: Phaeton top rest question
The following supplier has an extensive assortment of metal hole plugs. You can probably find one there that will work. I did not want to use metal because it will chip the paint at the edges of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,163
Re: Phaeton top rest question
Yes. :)
I have copies of the original Ford blueprints where they struck out the Model T part number and put a Model A part number on it. Very interesting.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 3,106
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
Idle mixture should be set with the engine fully warmed up and at normal low idle speed (~400-500 RPM). If you are not seeing any change with changing the mixture screw, your RPM is probably too...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,163
Re: Phaeton top rest question
This is the 1928-29 top saddle (1/2 inch hole):
https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/product.htm?pid=981820&cat=41755
Use these studs:...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 861
Re: Fuse size
Well... "it depends".
If you are running a generator and you take your foot off the gas, step on the clutch (engine now at idle RPM), it is all coming from the battery.
Do this at night, with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,064
Re: radiator splashing
Yes, it had a baffle. When in place, you can't see the tubes in the top tank, they are under the baffle.
And Ford said to gently bend the overflow tub back toward the back of the filler neck. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,419
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,197
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,197
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,197
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2024, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,197
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,197
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,197
Re: Distributor Cap Advance Lever Slot
That picture is nice, but does anyone have an original Ford drawing with the actual dimension of the slot?
I went out and measured 3 different distributor bodies just now and got 3 different...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,905
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,905
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,367
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