Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 02:56 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 02:50 PM
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Re: Oil leaking around spark plug 2 &3
Loose plugs, bad copper gaskets, bad thread in head, bad surface on top of heat where gasket goes, bad threads on plugs, bad surface on plug. Take plugs out. Get new gaskets and plugs. Look at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 02:46 PM
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Re: light switch install
You could install it at the 3-9 position but then the light switch at the steering wheel would be at 3 or 9 o'clock.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Throw out bearing grease fitting
Should be 1/8 NPT. You could try a different size. The auto parts supply stores have assortment boxes for sale. Try 1/4-28 or M6 or M8. Tapping the hole in situ will introduce chips where you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 11:56 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 11:36 AM
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Re: model a engine
When you buy a car that is new to you and if there is any doubt, pull the engine for a complete inspection.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 162
Re: Adjusting Brake Rods
If the rods are set to the right length and the brakes will not come into adjustment, then there is something wrong that needs to be fixed. The length of the rods should not be used to adjust the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:44 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:38 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Tail Lights
Tom, If you have turn indicators you may have to replace the flasher with one designed for LED's or add resistors in parallel. You can buy the resistors online that are designed for replacing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 34
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Re: LED Third brake light !!
I have the Snyders 3rd brake light in the rear window of my Fordor. It is hooked to the brake and turn indicators. When braking and indicating a turn, one side stays on and the other side flashes. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 613
Re: Nothing Seems to Fit!
Ed - Securely tighten the nut on the bolt. Use a breaker bar. Test the pitman arm to make sure that there is absolutely no movement relative to the sector shaft.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2024, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 696
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 773
Re: 1931 model a engine
Usually that would indicate a leaky head gasket, so you were correct to take the head off. Clean up the mounting surfaces as I said and use the graphite gasket as Bruce said. Use the spray copper...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 773
Re: 1931 model a engine
Normal looking. You can clean it up if you want. Use a scraper and not a wire brush as the bristles can break off and cause damage. Clean the block and head surfaces where the gasket sits and as a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 908
Re: Rear main options
I would not chance it on a 4,000 trip. There are a couple rear bearing caps on eBay right now. Neither looks pretty but one may be serviceable. Or keep looking, perhaps at one of the Model A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 600
Re: Edsel in a 28
I am a little dyslectic. When I first read this I read it as "28 in an Edsel" and thought some college kids or circus clowns had got a hold of an Edsel.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 458
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 386
Re: Weber carburetor & fuel pressure question.
Burtz block, cam, head, flywheel, overdrive. Runs great. I accidentally got it up to 73 one time and it still had more to go. Good tires, brakes, steering to match. I try to keep it between 60...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 386
Re: Weber carburetor & fuel pressure question.
It took me several tries to get the right jetting for my Weber. But once it was correct the carburetor is a real honey. The jets have the hole size in tenths of a mm stamped on them. It takes a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,232
Re: Dropping the oil pan
Bob from Brentwood, Doesn't the gear that drives the distributor and the oil pump sit on top of the camshaft? I cannot see where removing the oil pump would effect that, especially if the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 899
Re: Squeal that I can’t pinpoint
I believe the original throwout bearing was greasable. And I think the replacements aren't. You could try squirting some bicycle chain lubricant into the throwout bearing. The bicycle chain...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 819
Re: Rebuilt Engine Options
The V8 clutch has less tendency to chatter. It is easier to push on the peddle. Your lightened flywheel may not be drilled and tapped for the V8 clutch.
The compression ratio is important but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 386
Re: Weber carburetor & fuel pressure question.
First fix any intake and exhaust leaks. Use the copper clad gaskets on the manifold. Re toque the nuts after the initial run and then at about 100 miles.
If you still are not getting a good...
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