Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2021, 11:56 AM
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Model A Ford GAZ carburetor
What might an unrestored original Russian GAZ Model A carburetor be worth on the market today. Hummm, been in a collection for a long time now.
All estimates/opinions welcomed, just wondering!...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2021, 05:54 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2021, 05:52 PM
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Views: 3,485
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2021, 05:50 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2021, 06:42 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2021, 04:45 PM
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Looking for opinions - compression low on 2 & 3
Engine low power still starts and idles good. Compression test show cyl 1 -> 4 as 65, 55, 45, and 60. What are the more likely issues? Head gasket between 2 & 3? Valves? Or????
Where do I go...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2020, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,362
Re: low & no spark on #3 cyl
Idle mix and compression, good ideas. Two I'd not thought of. Was focused on electrical.
Many thanks.
All other inputs sure welcomed.
Jim G.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2020, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: low & no spark on #3 cyl - update!
New upper dist body and rotor. Not idles really good now but hesitates to take throttle, running kinda rough coming up in RPM to fast idle +. Hummm, is it time to address fuel demand problem?
All...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2020, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 9
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low & no spark on #3 cyl
Engine runs rough. While at fast idle I ground tested each cyl and #3 spark was intermittent/absent. All others had stead/regular spark to ground .I replaced the spark plugs with new W16, then the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2020, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Ownership History
Purchased my 1931 Tudor in May 1994. Went to MVA for title search and they produced 12, all the way back to March 1931 in SW Baltimore, MD. This A has never been titled outside the state of MD....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2020, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,478
convert to LED headlights
I do a bit of night time driving when on solo touring. For safety I want to convert my original incondecent to LED "bulbs". The word is they are a significant improvement thus safer on the road. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2020, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Points & condenser
My "rub" with some modern points is they have a "soft" rubbing block that wears away on the cam. It looks like maybe Teflon that shortens the life as the dwell continues to change. I test the block...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2020, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Carburator Update
All good advise. The only thing I'd add is if you do use a wrench on the brass fitting that you make sure to use a box wrench of proper fit/size, the brass is indeed soft.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2020, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 24
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2020, 06:02 PM
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Yep, in my 31 Tudor
Hey Dave - Send me an email and i'll send you pictures and info of my instillation. It is going on some 15 winters now and doing a really great job.
Had to do it, my wife would not ride with me in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2020, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 13
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Hand throttle notches
My 31 Tudor has never been restored but well maintained. The body + interior parts are all original.
Problem - the notches on the hand throttle are pretty much worn flat.
What "make-do" repair...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2020, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 15
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Head light focusing procedure
I'm finally convinced that my night time driving issue with my Tudor headlight must be focusing. I've cleaned the reflectors, checked the headlamp bulbs, all in excellent shape. Where can I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2019, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,515
Rear brake drum studs repl
How difficult is it to replace the wheel studs in the rear brake drum? Tools required, etc. Are there some replacement studs better than others?
Thanks for all inputs.
Jim G.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2019, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 26
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Many thanks Tom - Sound advise for a touring A
Thank you Tom, same good advise some club members with this experience gave me. The bearings in my old iron drums were doing just fine. Originals with the spiral grove in each roller. I'm saving...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2019, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,940
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2019, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,357
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2019, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,357
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2019, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 14
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Cast Iron Drum temperaure too high??
The temperature was in the mid 80s when I took a test drive with new rear cast iron drums installed. Gone for maybe 20 minutes driving around the neighbor hood, stop and go,and then a mile or so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2019, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,378
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2019, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 3
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Finish and process for new cast iron drums
I finally purchased rear cast iron brake drums for my 31 Tudor. What finish is appropriate to protect from rust and what preparation processes works best for cleaning, etc.?
What worked best for...
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