Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2021, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 919
Re: Rear pan cork gasket B engine
In the March/April 2002 Restorer magazine is an article called "Leakless Pan Gasket by Frank Rosin. In the article he says to cut the rear rectangular cork seal exactly 7 11/16" for a "B" engine.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2021, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,685
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2021, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 767
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-03-2020, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,836
Re: Garage lights
A good friend installed LED lights in their kitchen which I believe were the tube type. During an outage (we have a lot of those in CA) when his generator was running his wife called him to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2020, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,834
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2020, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,623
Re: Radiator Overheating
I'm a proponent of using only a 10 fin/inch radiator and even though I live in northern Calif have never had a problem with overheating and that includes driving through Death Valley and I-80 through...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2020, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,986
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2020, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 7,408
Re: 29 Tudor charging system question
Had the exact same thing happen to me yesterday--I just hit the ammeter with the palm of my hand forcefully a couple of times and bingo--everything worked. This has happened to me a few times so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-19-2019, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,548
Re: Fumes
Don't think anyone has mentioned this but having a gas leak in a garage can be a major problem if a source of ignition is there too like a hot water heater. Park it outside until the leak issue is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2019, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,737
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2019, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,435
Re: Late 1931 Wide Bed Pickup Assy
I have a detailed drawing of the wood sills for the bed that I made from my April 1931 WB pickup. Send my your email and I will forward it to you.
Al
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2018, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,790
Re: Model A Roadster/Pheaton Security
We have put many miles on the roadster and spent many nights at motels and parking garages. Our security is a car cover thinking what is out of sight is out of mind. Nothing lost so far!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2018, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 8,745
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2018, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 8,745
Re: Powering a GPS with 6 volt.
A couple of years ago Tom Wesenberg posted an article how to wire a cigar lighter to be an outlet for a cell phone charger or something similar. Charger output for the cell phone was only 5 volts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2018, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,662
Re: Replace Radiator
For my money I would never buy a radiator with less than 10 fins per inch. But I live in N. Calif and the summers are pretty warm!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2017, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,305
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2017, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,019
Re: Mitchell Overdrive Question
With all the Mitchell comments, while in Coos Bay last week I saw a tudor from ID with TWO Mitchells in the drive line!! Not sure what the reason was as didn't see the owner but the engine had a OH...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2017, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 7,949
Re: strong waterflow
For a real cheap and fast fix that might work, it looks like your overflow pipe is quite low in the radiator. Cut a short length of rubber hose and put it on the end of the overflow pipe to raise...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2017, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 29,555
Re: Who makes the best model A woody kits?
This is an old thread and assume everyone knows Pleasantville MFG. is for sale (see Hemmings) and question if they are still making bodies. In the last Woody Wagons newsletter there is an ad for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2016, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,186
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2016, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,881
Replacing generator field windings
My 30-31 generator recently overheated (250+ deg) and the field pole insulation is scorched and mostly missing so am considering replacing both field poles and anything else to put it back into...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2016, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,135
Re: Wanted a roadster
We have a 1930 Delux roadster and like it very much having put over 50K miles on it. Think the biggest difference is the look--the '28-9 looks more like a "old time car" whereas the 30-1 look "more...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2016, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,895
Re: Muffler heat shield??????
I installed a piece of sheet metal on the frame secured with existing body bolts and involving a few slight bends. It has worked very well. Another fellow made the design and on a long trip two...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2016, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,728
Re: Generator bearing replacement
Tom I am sorry that I didn't get back to you earlier re your reply to my question but other things got in the way and I just didn't. Anyhow, thank you very much for your excellent photos and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2016, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,728
Generator bearing replacement
I am replacing the brushes and cleaning up an original 6 volt long style generator with a bearing in front and a bushing at the rear. My question is how is the steel washer removed that is holding...
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