Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:40 PM
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Re: model a engine
In your case take it up to temperature, be ready to pull the plugs (gloves, wrench, a helper is always good). Set the throttle 100% open. Compression check. White the results on the head in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 05:13 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 05:11 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 635
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Rebuilt Engine Options
I had a Brumfield super head on one of my engines. I can't recall what ratio that was. That thing had hardly no spark advance with a touring cam. Ran fine on 87. BTW, higher compression heads...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 05:09 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 12:56 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 11:43 AM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-19-2024, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: oil filters
What #2, and #3 said. If you could see how some of them are designed and made, oh my gosh! Engine Masters did a whole show on oil filters, and it was an eye opening experience. That program may...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2024, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,136
Re: Ryan Overdrive
Are you a member of your nearest local Model-A chapter? The guys in your local club are likely always happy to stop by, look, and advise another Model-A owner.
I must sound like a broken...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: New Coupe
Many a collector car was dismantled, and is now a heap of junk rusting away, and parts get tossed. People get in over their head, and over their wallet.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,556
Re: Cleaning the radiator
"Is radiator inadequate?" When I bought my car it had one of those el-cheapo Sear Robuck radiators in it. Come the heat of summer it would boil over. Cleaning one of those, or recoring it (as it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Tight crank gear
And experienced Husband! LOL Can't ya put the grease on the crankshaft surface instead? Seems like a helper with 2 pair of heavy leather gloves and a big pair of channel-locks would be handy.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 06:47 PM
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Re: Another Find
Reminds me of the cover on the back of the pickup in Cool Hand Luke. The scene when his mother is brought to visit him while he is in prison.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,556
Re: Cleaning the radiator
Some of these techniques in these comments are likely good maintenance every once in a while. How often depends on a few factors. One thing for sure, water pump grease sounds like a major culprit....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Temperature Gauge Issue
I have had mixed results with the laser gun... Find a guy in your local club that has one of those thermometers you can drop in the radiator. Fill it up, and drop it in. Then compare the gage...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,556
Re: Cleaning the radiator
Al these comments are good. I like the dishwasher soap thing, followed by vinegar, but I thing 72 to 48 hours is good. Especially if you take the car for a spin or two. Remember, any antifreeze...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,851
Re: Sticking valves?
The people in your local club don't care if you have a running car, or a basket-case. If your car is broken, typically some of the guys will come over and help you figure out what the problem is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,851
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,588
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 712
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,851
Re: Sticking valves?
Fog it with Marvel Mystery Oil. Don't over think it. Give it some time. Patience...
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