Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:21 PM
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Re: steering gearbox oil
They will know what it is,but they will know nothing about it.I worked for a JD dealer for almost 5 years,we knew what it was for,and where to use it,but that was the extent of it.Nobody trained us...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2026, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,369
Re: Bought another one recently...
You're right.They are what they are.You can pass on the car,buy it and put up with it,or spend money and change it to what you want.I wanted to convert a dual sidemount car to plain fenders years...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2026, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,369
Re: Bought another one recently...
400 A,That car looks like the one done in that time frame by Charlie McKinnon of Salisbury Mass.He said that color combination was THE way to go at that time.He could name a dozen other guys with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2026, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,369
Re: Bought another one last fall...
Pretty color combination.To me the cosmetics on that car are done.Drive it,and enjoy it like it is,or pour money into it to make a car that is shiny and drives the same.It fits all the requirements...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2026, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,570
Re: Cell phone charging
Just looked t my phone,it says it was last charged on Friday night,and has 70% remaining right now.But,I don't type on my phone and I don't talk on my computer.Two different appliances to me.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2026, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,143
Re: Battery Disconnect / Isolator
What does the fuse have to do with the starter switch? Other than being mounted on it.Any number of things can go wrong and caues a problem while sitting around.Most common ones I have been seen have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2026, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Oddities...duct tape!
I tape up the opening like that when I blast the drum/hub.Not to keep the grit out,but to keep my overblast from hitting the bearing surface.They may not have gotten all the tape off.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2026, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,371
Re: LEDs for parking lamps
I bought LED lamps for the tail,cowl,and brake from Snyders.Almost any flavor will do,as they are used to BE SEEN,not to see with like a headlight.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2026, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,337
Re: glass fuel sediment bowl
I bought a new 1972 350 Honda leftover in the winter of 73.I rode it all summer,and could never fit a dollars worth of high test in the tank.I worked at the American station then,but didn't make two...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2026, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,337
Re: glass fuel sediment bowl
Gas is clear.If it is gold colored it is a few weeks old.While you may have water in there,the color doesn't mean it is.Gas hasn't had color for years.Remember Getty?red. Agway?green.Also,if your car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2026, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,436
Re: Scammer alert
Many years ago I was contacted by a man that asked why I wasn't responding to his inquiries about the bike he had supposedly bought from me through ebay.I did not sell him a bike,I had cut ties with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2026, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,480
Re: Horn only works while driving
Is it an original 2 wire horn,with one wire that grounds through the horn button,or is it an old single wire,that grounds through the headlight bar and the brackets.Lots of those single wire horns...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2026, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,741
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2026, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 585
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2026, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 585
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2026, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,120
Re: New 5.5:1 Cylinder Head Availability
You can't mill an A head to gain anything.The high-compression head has a whole different combustion chamber design.Some call it a heart shaped design.I don't have any pictures,but folks on here have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2026, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 836
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2026, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 630
Re: 1928 Ford Model A Truck
On page 189 of the book,The Model A Ford As Henry built it there is a picture of a 30-31 AA with the dent in the door.I've never seen a picture of the square cab with the indented door,but that means...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2026, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,415
Re: LED Headlight Bulbs Question
I have bought 12 of them.four sets for myself,and two pair for others.I would throw rocks at the others now.They do take a bit of education.When they say,focus,they really mean leveling.That lamp...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2026, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,871
Re: Selling a car
I all but refuse to sell anything sight unseen.I did sell a 400-A around 2004 by mailed pictures and mostly phone calls,and he wrote me a few letters.(no emails)It was not advertised for sale,and an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2026, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,871
Re: Selling a car
It does seem to be slow right now.Kind of normal when things are going on around the world.High quality stuff never seems to be much affected though.In 02 I sold an A to a guy,he has developed health...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2026, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,833
Re: Leak down test and a compression test
Cylinders that are gas washed down from not firing right will be a lot more hissy than the nice firing ones.Checking things out thoroughly comes first,ripping and tearing comes last.Biggest one seems...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2026, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,187
Re: Window Shade Pull
If you do have a light colored tassle,dunk it into a cup of black coffee,then let it dry.Repeat with a stronger brew if needed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2026, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,079
Re: Model A water pump pulley alignment
I don't understand what you mean by,hitting the nut on the concrete.I have no idea how you could hit the nut on the concrete.You screw on the knock off tool,either a store bought one,or the one Gary...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2026, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,042
Re: thoughts on main bearing Babbitt ??
I think this discussion has been going around forever.About 20 years ago I was in the shop of the guy that used to do my babbitt,(long since passed) and he and another customer were discussing...
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