Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,112
Re: Cleaning the radiator
"Is radiator inadequate?" When I bought my car it had one of those el-cheapo Sear Robuck radiators in it. Come the heat of summer it would boil over. Cleaning one of those, or recoring it (as it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 296
Re: Tight crank gear
And experienced Husband! LOL Can't ya put the grease on the crankshaft surface instead? Seems like a helper with 2 pair of heavy leather gloves and a big pair of channel-locks would be handy.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 800
Re: Another Find
Reminds me of the cover on the back of the pickup in Cool Hand Luke. The scene when his mother is brought to visit him while he is in prison.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,112
Re: Cleaning the radiator
Some of these techniques in these comments are likely good maintenance every once in a while. How often depends on a few factors. One thing for sure, water pump grease sounds like a major culprit....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 415
Re: Temperature Gauge Issue
I have had mixed results with the laser gun... Find a guy in your local club that has one of those thermometers you can drop in the radiator. Fill it up, and drop it in. Then compare the gage...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,112
Re: Cleaning the radiator
Al these comments are good. I like the dishwasher soap thing, followed by vinegar, but I thing 72 to 48 hours is good. Especially if you take the car for a spin or two. Remember, any antifreeze...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,460
Re: Sticking valves?
The people in your local club don't care if you have a running car, or a basket-case. If your car is broken, typically some of the guys will come over and help you figure out what the problem is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,460
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,332
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 606
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,460
Re: Sticking valves?
Fog it with Marvel Mystery Oil. Don't over think it. Give it some time. Patience...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 846
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-03-2024, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 948
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,071
Re: Seized motor/potentially overheated
The condensor (distributor) is heating up. Also, the keyed wire going into the base of the dist can be (screwed) in too far and do this too.
I don't quite understand why the thing is so tight. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,182
Re: Henry and Edsel
Rotorwrench makes me think of something else. I guess Mercury was a little company that made modifications to a couple of car lines back in the day. Kinda like what Don Yenko did. Edsel liked the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,401
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,182
Re: Henry and Edsel
It seems that Clara kept Henry under control as much as she could. Bennett did not help things.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-30-2024, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 948
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 558
Re: Hole inside front block
Ken, I hope you are a member of the national club, and your local chapter...?
Ya know, it would not hurt to put your state on your profile... States are big places.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 750
Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
Before the Burtz was ready I had to buy an engine. I reused the usual stuff, like head, intake, carb, water pump, and so on. I had a used crank in my garage, that needed to be turned,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 860
Re: KRW Combination Machine
Yeah it is the know-how. I had a motor redone, and the machinist started doing it as a hobby when her retired. Then he found out he wasn't really retired because people were constantly brining him...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,727
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
1) I have morals, and just would never. 2) A good way to get an akickin'.
Ya know some people catch a person messin with their car, and that person that did such a thing might be begging for the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 860
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,727
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
In all the years (since 1994) that was the only time my A was messed with.
Some people are just trash.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,178
Re: The Old Motor
Unless the trustee is Theresa Earnhardt. Suing Dale's son....come on! Thank goodness a practical judge listened to her nonsense for about 5 minutes and said NO!
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