Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 748
Re: Front Leaf Spring
Thanks for the replies and helpful advice. After much thought, lots of phone calls and detective work, I've decided to go with the 8 leaf spring from Eaton Detroit. It'll take about three weeks to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 748
Re: Front Leaf Spring
Is that a new spring? Looks like it might be a restored unit. You can PM me where you got it.....I promise not to tell anyone else.:D
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 748
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 748
Re: Front Leaf Spring
Thanks for the in-depth explanation. I guess I'm not the only one who faced this problem. Trying to decide if I want to go with the 8 leaf spring or not?? My car is not a show car...it looks very...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 748
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 748
Front Leaf Spring
Hello all. I've been working on my 30 Town Sedan and it seems that the front leaf spring is all sprung out. I thought I could just buy a new one and be done with it. HA HA....guess again. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2024, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,087
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2023, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 926
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2023, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 926
Re: Luggage Trunk Bracket
That's an interesting solution. Never thought of that. Nice to know I'm not the only one who ran into this issue. Thanks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2023, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 926
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2023, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 926
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2023, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 926
Luggage Trunk Bracket
Just a quick question for you all who have rear mounted trunks (with no spare tire) on your Town Sedans. I have a 1930 Town Sedan with two side mounts.
The car had a metal trunk in the rear. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2023, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,440
Re: Zenith Carb: New vs. Rebuilt
I purchased a new Zenith Carb. about a year ago thinking I'd avoid potential problems with a rebuilt. I had purchased a new Zenith about 15 years ago and it was great, and I'm still using it today....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2023, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,209
Re: Squeaky Clutch
OK...problem solved, at least temporarily. I found that when I removed the access plate into the bell housing I could see the pressure plate finger pivot points, and hear the squeek quite well. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2023, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,209
Re: Squeaky Clutch
The stoplight switch could make noise when the brake pedal is applied. In this case the noise is only present when the clutch pedal is depressed or released. I have checked out this noise with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2023, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,209
Re: Squeaky Clutch
I'll check out that grease fitting, although I'm still suspecting something with the pressure plate, the springs, and/or the finger pivots. You can slowly depress and release the clutch pedal and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2023, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,209
Re: Squeaky Clutch
The metal plate has plenty of clearance around the pedal, as a matter of fact, there's so much that the previous owner of this car installed a piece of carpeting under the plate to cover the space. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2023, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,209
Re: Squeaky Clutch
Can the finger height be checked with the pressure plate still in the car? The clutch was replaced when the Burtz engine was installed, so I'd assume all of that was checked, although I could be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2023, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,209
Squeaky Clutch
Working through some "bugs" in my Town Sedan with the new Burtz engine. When the ignition is OFF, and I depress the clutch pedal, there is a very loud squeak or groan that seems to be coming from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2023, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,244
Re: The Bounce
What's involved to check for this bearing? What do you need to do or dismantle to see if it's missing? Wouldn't you hear some noise from the shaft flopping around inside the torque tube? Thanks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,244
Re: The Bounce
Thanks for the input Bill, but if you read my explanation thoroughly you'll see that I replaced all four wheels with known good wheels from my 30 Coupe and still had the problem.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,244
Re: The Bounce
Thanks for all of the useful (and back yard mechanic oriented) suggestions of things to check. Don't know if they are accurate, but the wheels presently have lead balancing weights on the wheels...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,244
Re: The Bounce
Thanks for checking back with this post. So far...no luck. As I mentioned early in this post I changed out all 4 wheels (at the same time) from my Coupe and got the same results, and that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2023, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,118
Re: Speedo Cable color
I have a very nice looking car, but by no means a car adhering to strict stock Model A standards. I'm going to paint the cable with satin black rattle can paint, let it cure for a few days, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2023, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,118
Re: Speedo Cable color
Is the outer cable casing considered part of the "housing"? If so, then it would be a Raven finish?
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