Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 3,045
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
shew01: the idle mixture screw is an air bleed adjustment. Opening (CCW) the idle mixture screw allows more air to mix with the fuel and closing (CW) it decreases the amount of air in the fuel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,885
Re: Westach Ammeters.
Westach has both the 20-0-20 and 30-0-30 gauge. They fit the Model A and work perfectly. I installed one last month and I highly recommend it!!!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,104
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 876
Re: generator output
I had the same ammeter problem, wouldn't read positive. Didn't monkey around with whose cheap vendor ammeters, bought one from westach. Expensive, be now I KNOW it's going to work for a long time.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,142
Re: engine slows when advance timing
Skip the NUREX tool and do it the old fashioned way. Had trouble with that tool on a club members car because the points plate was an after market item.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,142
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 876
Re: generator output
If you haven't driven your car in a while, the generator may need polarizing. To polarize, loosen the fan belt and then take a heavy gauge wire and jumper from the starter switch to the generator...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2024, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,056
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,745
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,713
Re: New Ahooga Horns from Suppliers
I bought a 6 Volt horn back when A&L was selling to the public (same as CarlG) and it has worked fine for many years. It was money well spent.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 850
Re: New Coil in Script Can
KenBolton: when you gutted the aftermarket script coil, did you end up with one layer of metal or two. I tried the same thing last summer and was unable to separate the two layers of metal, which...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,106
Re: Cooling Air Flow Experiment
I don't see what this experiment tells you. A better experiment, if possible, would be to do this same experiment at 40 MPH with the engine pans in place to see the ACTUAL airflow while cruising.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,096
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,298
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,298
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,298
Re: Generator to Alternator conversion
I decided to run an alternator because at the time I purchased halogen headlight bulbs with the new Bratton's reflectors for better night vision. I don't like the looks of an alternator on a Model A....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 603
Re: Tires
I've been running these tire on my 30 pickup for 3 years now, not the best quality tire, but for the light-weight Model A, there work great.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2024, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 5,870
Re: List of Reproduction "A" Parts That Don't Work
The Best Graphite head gasket does not fit an engine that is bored .125" over or an engine with oversized (1.73") intake valves. The gasket cannot be aligned accurately because the stud holes can get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2024, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,735
Re: spark plug recommendation needed
3x plug expensive compared to other plugs, but they will last 25-30,000 miles which is probably 15 years worth of driving, that expense over that long a time shouldn't be a problem.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2024, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,506
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2023, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,553
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2023, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,094
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2023, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,187
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2023, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,187
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