Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2023, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Moto-meter flip cap gasket
I looked at 3 different places and came up empty today. The OD is 1 7/8”. Or I’m sure the equivalent metric would work as well. I found plenty with the right diameter but none thick enough.
I too...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-23-2023, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,254
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-23-2023, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,254
Moto-meter flip cap gasket
Hi gents, supposed to drive to a show tomorrow so took the 31 out for a rip and ended up puking rad fluid all over the car. Upon further investigation I stumbled upon my own stupidity and forgot to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2023, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,017
Re: Gas pedal/accelerator linkage
Not 100 percent sure it’s a model A part. It bolts right on to the block just above the bell housing as it should. As mentioned the linkage works great.
Anyway, I just finished grinding it down...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2023, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,017
Gas pedal/accelerator linkage
Hey gents, so I bought a screw on gas pedal514017
514018 as my car was missing one. Turns out upon closer inspection that have a flange or knob at the end of my linkage where the pedal is supposed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2023, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,129
Re: Rotor free play
Thanks for all the replies you guys. The engine is timed and runs very well.
I won’t worry about the position of the rotor as far as play goes once the engine is stopped.
Just one of those “but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2023, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,129
Re: Rotor free play
I didn’t describe that very well, the movement I see on the rotor is the movement of the play in the shaft. The rotor itself is snug on the cam.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2023, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,129
Re: Rotor free play
Thanks for the reply guys.
I don’t think I was very clear with my question. I just want to know if there is a position that the rotor should be in when the car is turned off.
If the rotor moves...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2023, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,129
Rotor free play
Hello gents.
I understand all about the slop or free play adjustment on the distributor cam/shaft. Les Andrew’s states all test light on/off adjustments to be made with the distributor cam full...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2023, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 789
Re: More powerhouse issues??
Sorry for the terminology here………so the “third brush” is the adjustable on the powerhouse …I know it’s defined as that on the autolite gens.
Just want to be clear that the field coil wire is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2023, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 789
Re: More powerhouse issues??
So one thing I just discovered while looking at pictures of the powerhouse. Which wire is attached to the adjustable brush on a 3 brush gen?
My adjustable brush is connected directly to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2023, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 789
Re: More powerhouse issues??
So electrical is not my specialty. I just can’t get my head wrapped around my initial question. Although I appreciate your help you guys.
If everyone says the terminal shouldn’t be grounded to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2023, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 789
More powerhouse issues??
Hey guys….I’m still trouble shooting my Powerhouse gen.
I understand there should be no continuity from the terminal wire or post that exits the gen body to the case itself. But mine does.
I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2023, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,956
Re: Electrical gremlins
It looks like the mounting brackets are different from the powerhouse.
Will I need to do any mods to install the correct or non Powerhouse gen? Or should it bolt right in?
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Forum: Model-A
02-20-2023, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 0
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Generator wanted
Hi guys……it’s difficult getting parts shipped to Canada. Maybe not difficult but very time consuming as far as shipping goes.
Anyway…..anyone in western Canada that has a working gen they want to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2023, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,956
Re: Electrical gremlins
Thanks Rotorwrench. Again all good info. I’m torn because I’d actually like to keep the Powerhouse even though it’s not correct for my model year. From all I’ve read, they’re supposed to be a good...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2023, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,956
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2023, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,956
Re: Electrical gremlins
One more thing before I throw in the towel on the powerhouse. Is the field terminal that comes out of the gen body supposed to be isolated from the body itself? I have continuity from the terminal to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2023, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,956
Re: Electrical gremlins
Thanks for all the info….got an analog meter and it read no problems at all. So that was it. Bad news is the gen isn’t working. Measured after the cut out and then bypassed it…..nothing.
It does...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2023, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,956
Re: Electrical gremlins
The ammeter is broken, needle broke off, as mentioned it is connected and has continuity. Waiting for new one to arrive.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2023, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,956
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2023, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,956
Re: Electrical gremlins
Thanks guys…..the analog multimeter makes sense to me, don’t know why that didn’t cross my mind.
Hopefully it’s something simple. Oh well, off to buy another multimeter. Guess it’s good to have an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2023, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,956
Electrical gremlins
Gentleman, having a electrical issue that’s driving me crazy. I have a Powerhouse gen on a 31 roadster. The gen passes the motoring test but seems to turn slowly.
Cutout is old school. The gap...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2023, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
Re: Sill plates???
Thanks for all the info guys……
Hopefully I’ll get a chance to look at this today.
I’ll report back.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2023, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
Re: Sill plates???
Another good question, I’m new to the A world and have been working on getting this one running for 2 months. ( totally restored car but it’s been sitting for 7 years). I’ve completed that and it...
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