Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 753
Re: 1931 model a engine
Correct fuel mixture the exhaust valves will have a tan color like yours to me it looks like it's running very good little bit of carbon just means there's some time on the motor.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 580
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 255
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 631
Re: Babbit replacement
I believe the babbitt used in caterpillar engines is of the highest grade of currently available.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 625
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,392
Re: sign of the times
I'm born right handed but my left hand is for the steering wheel and my right hand is for shifting the gears!!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,096
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
With a vacuum reading of 20 that's excellent but 3 turns out on your mixture screw tells me you must be compensating for a vacuum leak.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,642
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 505
Re: Pumping gas
Here where I live in Chillicothe Missouri we have 1 service station that is full service!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 566
Re: A Assembly
Yes I agree in the close up picture it's definitely a paper tag of some sort.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 566
Re: A Assembly
Did anyone notice the handle on the hood I wonder if that was a fixture used to hold both sides of the hood open while on the assembly line.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,477
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,121
Re: WWII Ration truck
Wow very unique designs they had back then America was a different country back then compared to today.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,841
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 558
Re: Tight crank gear
I would replace the gear if you think that gear is a cast blank and not machined the concentricity won't be correct you don't wanna find this out once you get the engine assembled and running!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,552
Re: Cleaning the radiator
Here's a tip. It's best to only paint the top and bottom tanks on your radiator. It's best to leave the fins and core unpainted. Since our radiators are exposed in the front and are cosmetic to our...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 410
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 566
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,871
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 594
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,585
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,210
Re: Tillotson carb
The tillotson and marvel carburetor are better carburetors by design than the zenith the model A. runs much better with them!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 566
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,202
Re: Removing stuck distributor and lower shaft
Great news that you got it out now rebuild it with the 2 pc setup the reason they used a 2 pc setup is to allow for slight misalignment with the 1 pc shaft that slight misalignment puts stress on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,005
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