Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 08:27 AM
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e-brake
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What is this e-brake? Not like the AR or like the later side mount.
Warren
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 08:43 AM
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Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch
This has been done using a signal switch from Speedway and an Advanced Turn Signal Module from Signal Dynamics
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I have a fully functional self cancelling turn signal in my Model A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2024, 05:08 PM
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Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch
In previous postings and conversations, bells, buzzers, flashing lights and now clappers have been suggested. All good ideas, but too irritating. I just want the switch to cancel.
Warren
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2024, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 31
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Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch
Hot rodder or restorer, the problem is the same. You have just driven two miles since your last turn and suddenly realize why other drivers around you are upset and confused. You forgot to turn off...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 08:53 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Hood fit with 29 cross member
We just removed an early 28 front cross member (totally rusted out) and replaced it with a 1930 cross member. We were aware of the rad mount, but the rivet holed don't line up. Did they move the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 03:24 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2024, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Best Electric Fuel Pump?
I am running a K&N, available in 2 psi or 4 psi if you want to run a regulator which I do. Perfect pressure for a 97 or other low pressure carb.
Warren...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2024, 09:59 AM
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Re: front axle spindles
This problem has occurred before. There is a fellow here that heats the spindle where the bushing goes until it is a warm read and then cools it in a bucket immediately and the hole shrinks. You...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2024, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Tdc
From Charlie Yapp:
ABOUT OUR PULLEYS
In the 1930’s George Riley, the famous race engine designer, discovered that stock Model "A" water pumps would spin too fast for the best rate of cooling at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2024, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Tdc
That's probably what I will do, but it bothers me that two very well sourced products are doing this unless I am missing something.
Warren
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2024, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Tdc
The flywheel and clutch have been balanced and it is a counter balanced crank with insert bearings, The #1 piston is at TDC and I rotated the crank and this is the only divot. The pulley size...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2024, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 15
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Tdc
Is any one else using this combination, a nu-rex timing strip and a Yapp small diameter pulley. I installed these yesterday, set 0 or TDC using the pin and my timing marks do not agree. The pully is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2024, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 17
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Re: T rear spring in the rear of model a??
I just ordered 12 slider buttons from Posies to install in a stock rear spring. It is necessary to punch a .25" hole to receive each button. This is for my Tudor. My RPU has similar rear weight to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-25-2023, 06:53 PM
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Re: Shout out for Randy Gross!
I live in Ontario. I contacted Randy about a set of cast drums and relined shoes. I also wanted a steering box. To keep shipping costs down, I removed the drums and only sent him the hubs and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2023, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: How to properly tighten wing nuts
Just looked at that catalogue page and it reminded me, do they make a electric or vacuum wiper for the roadster? When the top is on, I can run neither a manual wiper or have a clamp on mirror. My...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2023, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2023, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2023, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 29
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2023, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 29
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Re: 6 blade fan
Maybe a dumb question, but what is an engine pan, where do they mount and what is the purpose?
Thank you
Warren
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2023, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Drive shaft taper
I shortened my driveshaft 7" by removing material 6" ahead of the thread. It is dead straight and keeping the seam just ahead of the rear end, there is no vibration. Did it at a local machine shop....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2023, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Drive shaft taper
I have an NOS never installed Model A drive shaft. These are the measurements I got from it.
Overall length 54.125"
Taper length with thread ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2023, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,895
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