Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2020, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 24
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Re: Evan's Coolant
I run water with workshop cutting oil as I think thats what was used back then!
Cutting oil draws heat away from tools etc., oil lubricates water pump, also probably a slight anti freeze and smells...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2013, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,583
Re: Attaching tow rope to A
A point to remember is that the towed vehicle does the braking for both vehicles or a small amount of hand brake could be used
Did once did see a lady towing a well used Fergy 28 tractor at about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2013, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,223
Re: side curtain fastener
I purchased side curtain fasteners from Snyders A-37105-X, these have fold down tabs like lift-the-dots. No tools reqired other than a pointed knife. (easy to fit) Also if they fail it will be easyer...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2013, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,709
Re: One Last Question: Anti-Freeze
I add a capfull or two of cutting oil to the water(yes it turns the water white), anti rust, waterpump friendly, bearing friendly, paint friendly, leak prof, is a coolent, has that enginering shop...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2013, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,814
Re: Electrical Help--6v. NEGATIVE Ground
It would be a good move to wrap red tape on the +ve cable, possably at starter and battery to aviod an error and of course saftey
My 'A' has the earth identified
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2012, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,485
Oil filler/breather tube tip.
Remove the dipstick before filling the motor with oil.;)
I am well aware that seasoned "A" drivers will know this but to a newby with a flat head engine this may useful :D
This allows the air...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2012, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,818
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2012, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,818
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2012, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,818
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2012, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,122
Re: New Model A Coolant?
A home machanic showed me an old can of radiator oil and said that this was used in the "A" days as it also was perfect for the tye of water pump that the "A"s used.
After a bit of dicussion we...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2012, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,934
Re: I am confused. Would like some ideas.
I agree with Fred, electrical, shuts of like a switch! a faulty coil will do that when hot, cool down and run sweet again, in the days of old a wet rag was used to cool down the coil to you get home
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-24-2012, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 15,960
Re: Original Ammeter
Tom
I think my gen is a late 30-31, with the 3rd brush pushed right down when running at night,
I have bright tail lights as we live rural, no street lighting or much traffic. Only having one 5watt...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2012, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 15,960
Re: Original Ammeter
I'm going to change my original 20-20 ammeter for a cheep chinese 30amp because this is about what the gen puts out at full power. This is needed to run haligen tail lights (x2) and normal...
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