Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:00 PM
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Re: Are You New.. I Was Too...Best Ever Book
Mafca has a good one. It is called "Get A Horse' by Jack Bahm III. "What to do when Henry's Lady quits on you.' It has saved me several times. 37 pages of excellent information...Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: new guy, old car
Good Day to all...After a Model A has been inactive for such a long time, it is wise to drop the pan and clean out the sludge that is going to be there. Remove the oil pump and clean the screen and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Mystery intake manifold
Good Morning...The intake looks much like the B intake on my 1931 A. I run a B carburetor on a B intake. I think that is what you have. Others may know more. Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 73
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Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine
Good Morning...You might advertise them in the two national magazines at moderate prices...folks within a days drive of you might come and purchase them...We see that happening in Arizona...Ernie in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2024, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Radiator Leak
Agree...Drain some coolent out of the radiator and use a dremell tool or some such to slightly expand and clean out the crack. Use JB Weld and let it sit for a couple of days, then put the coolent...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2024, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: 30 tudor floor boarss measurments
Arizona Model A has them in stock. Well made 3/4" Plywood suitable for paint or stain. I've had a set for a good many years. Sammy Guthrie 480-782-0266. Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2024, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,060
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2024, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 32
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Re: spark plug recommendation needed
Hello Syncro...I wonder NGK plugs of yours are a Knock Off of some type made deep in jungle in some part of the world that is way, way off the traveled trail! Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2024, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,365
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2023, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,257
Re: Claim of 25% HP bump true?
Good Evening...Ad a Model B intake and Carburetor and the 5.0 head or higher and you will be right on the edge of 50 HP. Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-14-2023, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2023, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,390
Re: Fuel Filter issue
Good Morning...Our Model A has a glass filter on the firewall. I put a big magnet from Ace Hardware into the glass bowl. I can see when I need to open the filter and clean the gunk off the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2023, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Spark Plug Gap
Good afternoon all...I have a 1931 Tudor with a 5.9 head and a strong engine by John Cook in Chandler, Arizona. For years I have run W16Y plugs and lately they have started to miss on excelleration....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2023, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,110
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2023, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 53
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2023, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,821
Re: Mitchell overdrive.
Good Afternoon...Yes they are worth the wait. We've had ours for 17 years...still going strong...At that time, Sue Mitchell agreed to make a longer shift handle so that it would be the same as the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2023, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,972
Re: Quality New Front Leaf Spring
Understand...The Packard looked like it was about to sit down when we purchased her. The new springs put her back on her lines...she shares the garage with our 31 Tudor! Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2023, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,234
Re: Thermostat
Good afternoon...We also use the Vintage Precison unit. It is the best of the possibilites on the maket in my view. Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2023, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,972
Re: Quality New Front Leaf Spring
Good Evening...I purchased a new set of rear springs from Eaton Detroit Spring and they fit perfectly on our 1949 Packard. They ride well and the car sits as it should. They were produced on time to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2023, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,238
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2023, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 23
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Re: Pulling my head out...
Good afternoon...I would think that you might well need one of the head pullers that works by putting downward pressure on the head bolts...available from the usual suspects...have often seen a block...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2023, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Oil pressure
Good afternoon...It sounds to me like you have a stock oiling system which would record almost no preasure with the engine at operating temperature. You state that your engine does not overheat...so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2023, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Type of clear coat for wood grained trim
Good afternoon...I've done a few cars and I've used Minwax Tung Oil finish...seems to work pretty good. It's been on my 49 Packard for 10 years. The car lives inside except when I drive it, which...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2023, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,205
Re: Shell Rotella T6 15W40 vs Mobile One 10W30
Good Morning all...Jim is correct. The original owners manual...which was written by folks in Detroit where it is cold in the winter and warm/hot in the summer, calls for 20wt in the winter and 40wt...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2023, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,736
Re: Engine Noise
Good afternoon...You might consider trurning the engine over with the starter, while the ignition off, for a minute or two in order to get oil moving. Then turn the ignition on and fire the old girl...
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