Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2024, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 685
Re: Nothing Seems to Fit!
Go lightly with a file, I used a tapered punch to align the holes, the bolt needs to be very tight or you will have a sloppy steering
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Gas r up
The price of gasoline is regulated by supply and demand ! PERIOD
When the suppliers shut down 3 major refineries at one time for maintenance the price shot up ! This happened about 2 years ago ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2024, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2024, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,139
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
Both levers up I just reread the instruction manual, slow idle speed to keep from stalling, idle mixture 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 turns is normal ( I didn’t believe this ) each carburetor maybe different, once...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,139
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
When I adjust my zenith carburetor it is after a long drive of 10-20 miles. Engine speed at a low speed as so the GAV has no effect and with the timing level up. IMHO your idle speed sounds high and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Pumping gas
I worked at the airport servicing airplanes, one pilot asked me to clean all of his windows, in the back was a body in a bag, I didn’t show that it bothered me ( burst his bubble ) I did ask him how...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 601
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,139
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
My vacuum wiper supply line was a very small copper line, it cracked near the manifold and caused issues. I just removed the fitting into the manifold and plugged it !
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Head Studs or bolts with aluminum head
Iron heads can seize also ! Seal the studs into the block, lather up the stud bodies with anti- seize, use iron or aluminum, a Ford fix for leaking Diesel cylinder head gaskets is to replace bolts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,497
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 722
Re: Grease in 2-tooth
After a failed experiment with cornhead 00 grease in my 2 tooth steering gear box, I disassembled the box and cleaned it up. Replace with a mix of 600w suppliers and steam clylinder oil ( that black...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Next problem is... locked rear brakes
Back the adjuster off CCW, remove the rod from the lever and move the lever by hand or pry bar, with a big hammer lightly tap on the brake drum , sounds like the brake shoe has over centered
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,614
Re: Cleaning the radiator
I chased my tail around 3 years ago like your doing, 30* drop outlet to inlet temps, used water + water wetter and still high temperatures after an hour or more of driving, never had a boil over. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Lifting 30 Tudor body
2 2X6’s through the doors windows will work but the backside will hang down a little, I opted for 2X6’s doubled through the doors windows and through the quarter windows with a spreader bar between...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,614
Re: Cleaning the radiator
Retarded timing and lean mixture can cause your engine to run hot, reading your spark plugs can help determine if your mixture is right and if your adjusting the timing properly. Search google for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,203
Re: will not idle
Check the linkage assembly on the backside of the engine, it has two hole holes , also the return spring may be weak or partially broken.
BTW it ok to start a new thread, some people won’t...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 661
Re: Rainmaker Rob's cooler
Don’t attach to the axle as it moves up and down, maybe bend the back wires up holding the cooler too the front ?!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,198
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
That’s what I purchased, was concerned about the shipping but it was shipped in a plywood box ! The box and engine could have been turned over not harming the engine, removed some screws and then the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,397
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 896
Re: New to me
Bendix engaged with the flywheel, what causes the bendix to disengage, engine turning faster than the starter, with a fresh new charged battery will it turn the engine over with the bendix engaged,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,121
Re: Distributor Cap Advance Lever Slot
It’s possible with a two tooth steering gear box that the column is off, I was adjusting the gear box and on the test drive it started running crappy. When I got back to the garage I found the column...
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