Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Re: Engine Oil
My engine rebuilder recommended Valvoline VR-1 high zinc racing oil, 10W-30. Given what I spent on the rebuild, I follow his recommendations.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2021, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Replacing Rear Drum Seal
I use a big screwdriver to remove the seal. Brattons and other suppliers sell a tool to install the new seal to exactly the correct depth.
Jim
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 02:53 PM
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Re: converting to 1970 v8 points for model a
I’ve been running a completely stock distributor in my A for 53 years. Never had an issue with points and condenser. I keep the cam lubricated and check the point gap before each club tour. Back...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 420
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 420
Re: Replacing Roadster Door Lower Seal
The new seal slid in the channel pretty easily. However, the passenger door does not have an old seal or channel - no evidence a channel was ever present.
Was a lower seal an option, or maybe the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2021, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 420
Re: Replacing Roadster Door Lower Seal
I chipped the old seal out of the driver’s door this afternoon and cleaned the channel up. I’m ready to attempt to install the new seal in a few minutes.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 596
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 34
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 596
Re: "Flickering" low bean headlights
The LED headlights on my A flicker when the car is idling and the generator (original 6 V positive ground system) is not charging. As soon as it starts to charge, the flickering stops. I have the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: rear brake track how do you check it
If you do need to replace them, it’s fairly easy to do. I recently replaced all roller tracks on my car using 2 kits available from the suppliers. These kits contain 2 roller tracks, 4 rivets and a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 420
Replacing Roadster Door Lower Seal
The old seals at the bottom of the ‘31 roadster doors are petrified and remnants of the original seal are still in what appears to be a shallow metal channel. Is there a better way to remove the old...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 307
Re: rear brake track how do you check it
Remove the two short brake shoe springs so you can move both brake shoes out of the way in order to inspect the roller track. It will look sort of like a ‘T’, and arms that the heads of the roller...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 596
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: new to the model a/forum
I and others would strongly suggest that you join your local MARC or MAFCA Model A club chapter. You will find other Model A owners who can provide lots of help and advice, if you want it. MARC -...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Roadster Door Hinge Screws
I just ordered another set of screws. One screw is missing on the lower hinge, and I can’t get the others out. Unfortunately, the lower hinge is loose, so I hope I can tighten it up with a new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 341
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2021, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 341
Roadster Door Hinge Screws
I need several of the screws that hold the door hinge to the car body. The screws I’ve bought from vendors don’t fit. Does anyone know what size these screws are ? There are three screws on each...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2021, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 480
Re: Cause of Blow By
I’ve been using a Fumaze flexible metal breather tube in place of the oil filler cap for over 50 years; it does a nice job of directing the crankcase fumes away from the engine compartment so the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2021, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,367
Re: Sound deadening Q ?
I installed a cowl insulation kit from QuietRide Solutions on my ‘31 roadster, and also installed a firewall insulated panel available from most vendors. I also used dynamat on the underside of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2021, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 4
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Roadster door rubber bumpers
I just received a set of door bumpers for my’31 roadster, and the bumper that goes at the top rear of the door is way too big to fit. All bumper kits for ‘31 roadsters seem to be the same, so I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2020, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,444
Re: How Many 2020 Miles Did You Drive
Probably about 1500 miles, starting in March. I;ve had my car since 1967, and restored it (1931 deluxe roadster) in 1985, but was working and raising a young family, so put 2300 miles on it until...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2020, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,882
Re: Oh oh..Where to begin..or end?!
I recently installed this transmission shaft seal kit from Bratton’s - after rebuilding the transmission 35 years ago. It always leaked since I bought the car 53 years ago, and stopped leaking 3...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2020, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 967
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2020, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 765
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2020, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,621
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