Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 12:16 PM
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Re: Crank hole cover rivet
A method to reduce the precision required is to use one of those spring washers. There are two types, conical and the ones that look like a potato chip.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 198
Re: Oil leaking around spark plug 2 &3
The gasket is the seal, not the threads. I doubt that having the threads broken at the top would allow oil, or combustion products, to leak out. (However I have been wrong in the past.) Screw...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 406
Re: Leak on top of carb...
Banditorama may be correct that the fuel is coming out the idle jet (Post #8). But it is also probably coming from other places too. 1.5 liters is a lot to have come out the throttle shaft. It...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 578
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 198
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)
Yesterday, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 137
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)
Yesterday, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 318
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)
Yesterday, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 578
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 619
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)
Yesterday, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 308
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)
Yesterday, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,335
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:38 AM
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Views: 300
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2024, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,925
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)
05-25-2024, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 619
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2024, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,041
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)
05-25-2024, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 675
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
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 785
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: 785
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: 913
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: 609
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: 469
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 389
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: 389
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: 1,244
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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