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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-03-2026, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,279
Posted By Sparky
Re: Model 'A' Boo Boo's or Oopsie Daisy's

Just today I was installing new valves in my engine, and managed to lose one of the tiny valve keepers through the hole behind the timing gear so it dropped into the oil pan. Luckily I can get a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-01-2026, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 592
Posted By Sparky
Re: Best way to clean intake passages?

That should do it
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-01-2026, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 592
Posted By Sparky
Re: Best way to clean intake passages?

No, it's in the car.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-01-2026, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 592
Posted By Sparky
Best way to clean intake passages?

I’m in the middle of a valve replacement job and before I fit the new valves, I’d like to clean out the decades of black buildup in the intake passages. It’s black tarry stuff about 1/16” thick.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-30-2026, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By Sparky
Re: Found a number stamped on top of my block

You made me curious so I measured the bores with calipers, and they are all .080 over. Apparently the machine shop just stamped one of the pistons and didn’t bother with the other three.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-29-2026, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By Sparky
Re: Found a number stamped on top of my block

No, there is no tag, but one of the pistons is stamped .080 on top. Strangely, none of the other pistons have a stamp.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-29-2026, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By Sparky
Found a number stamped on top of my block

I took my cylinder head off and found this number stamped on the block next to a cylinder. What do you suppose it is? Machine shop mark? I know the engine has been worked on sometime in the past...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-12-2026, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 498
Posted By Sparky
Re: Uh oh, found coolant in the rear intake

I should add that the engine hasn’t been run since last October so apparently it's a slow leak.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-12-2026, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 498
Posted By Sparky
Re: Uh oh, found coolant in the rear intake

I didn’t have to remove the distributor
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-12-2026, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 498
Posted By Sparky
Re: Uh oh, found coolant in the rear intake

The oil looks good
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-12-2026, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 498
Posted By Sparky
Uh oh, found coolant in the rear intake

I took my manifold off today in order to check the valve clearance, and I found a bit of coolant in the rear intake port. I’m guessing I at least need a new head gasket?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-23-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,496
Posted By Sparky
How was this pocket ammeter used?

I came across this ammeter in my father-in-law's tool collection. He got it from his father who had a Model A back in the day.

I did a quick search and found several for sale on eBay, mostly...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-05-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,008
Posted By Sparky
Re: Rootlieb speedster kit

Both are correct, but for the Rootlieb kit with the tank mounted using the supplied supports, the fuel level will be below the carb inlet unless you have a few gallons in it, as I quickly found out...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,008
Posted By Sparky
Re: Rootlieb speedster kit

Yes if you don’t want to keep the tank at least 1/2 full at all times to get reliable gravity flow. I run a small in-line electric pump and it works fine. Make sure the fuel cap is vented.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-28-2023, 09:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,817
Posted By Sparky
Re: Rope Wrap Steering Wheel

I just finished doing mine. The results are very similar to the OP. I used 3.5mm diameter braided jute. I looked into hemp, but the price was over 3 times that of jute and looks the same to me. A...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-10-2023, 03:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,438
Posted By Sparky
Re: Vortex intake

I don't have a spare one, sorry. I have been running one for several years with two Model B zenith carbs. It runs great but does take a bit longer to warm up than the stock single carb. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-23-2022, 07:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,040
Posted By Sparky
Re: Mystic Seaport pre 1930 Car Show

I'm planning to go! It will be chilly in the morning.

By the way, it is actually a "pre 1932" show. I was told that the change was made specifically to cover the Model A production run.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-04-2022, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,659
Posted By Sparky
Re: Miniature flathead 4-cylinder

That's the one. On sale for $799.99!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-04-2022, 10:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,659
Posted By Sparky
Miniature flathead 4-cylinder

I just came across this Youtube video today, a working model of a flathead 4. The arrangement is very close to our Model A engine. Inspired by it, perhaps?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-19-2022, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,681
Posted By Sparky
Re: Model A spark plugs, Cross Country "Twin Power"

Just the thing if you have one of those rare 5-cylinder engines!:D
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-29-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,828
Posted By Sparky
Re: 7 Tooth Steering box question/request

Oh, I wish I knew that when I rebuilt my box
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-29-2021, 07:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,828
Posted By Sparky
Re: 7 Tooth Steering box question/request

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you have to modify the housing by counterboring if you want to use an o-ring?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-22-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,840
Posted By Sparky
Re: Driving Gloves

For a cheaper alternative you can look for gauntlet motorcycle gloves. They most often come in black though so don't look like the vintage brown ones.

Edit: Here's some in brown:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-29-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 21,826
Posted By Sparky
Re: Engine stumbles on acceleration

Oh, I missed that detail about the Tilly carb. My suggestion doesn't apply, I think.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-28-2021, 07:49 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 21,826
Posted By Sparky
Re: Engine stumbles on acceleration

It may be a long shot, but last year my car started running rough when accelerating and also had higher than normal fuel consumption. The cause was the compensator jet in the carb had come loose...
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