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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-24-2024, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,115
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Storage

For storing the battery I'd fully charge it and then set a reminder on my phone every two or three months going forward to check it with a voltage meter or a hydrometer.
Charge if needed.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-22-2024, 07:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,529
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Deep knocking sound

In my earlier post (#8) I posed several questions in regards to timing being too advanced and possibly causing a knock.

Is this a new problem since you installed the new head?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-18-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,529
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Deep knocking sound

Is this something new since the head was replaced?

Have you driven it yet?

With the higher compression heads they tend to knock much easier.

Try to purposely set the timing retarded a bit...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-16-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 891
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Wire wheel balancing

To balance tires Dyna Beads worked well for me. Getting the beads in can be challenging though.
I found that using a jack under the axle start with the tire lowered so it is pretty squished against...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-13-2024, 10:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 700
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Engine paint

To paint the entire engine, flywheel housing, bell housing and misc parts I find it takes a bit over two cans to get it all done.
I use one of the three cans of paint to do the final coat on each...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-15-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,718
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Backfire

Usually takes a little farther than a half mile but if your gas cap is plugged you might be creating a vacuum in the gas tank and starving for fuel.
Drive with the gas cap off to see if that solves...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-09-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 641
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Need information on rebuilding A Engine

Eagle has some very good advice.
Get a mechanics stethoscope and do some listening to see if you can narrow down where the knock is coming from. A loose timing gear can make it sound like the engine...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-09-2024, 08:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 968
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Motor shuts down

See if you can borrow a known good distributor from someone else and run that for a while to see if the problem goes away. Will narrow things down a bit.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-06-2024, 12:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,439
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: 31 AA rescue

Another consideration for a protective finish would be to use 0000 steel wool on the paint, a fine grade wire wheel on the rust spots followed by Johnsons Paste wax.
My truck didn't have a lot of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-04-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,175
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Loss of power,

With the distributor fully retarded check for spark.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-03-2024, 11:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,175
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Loss of power,

Sounds like your flexible wire under the plate in the distributor is grounding out when your retarding the spark. Often the "flag" end of the wire isn't bent correctly and will cause problems.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-22-2024, 06:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 928
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: puzzled

Take some toilet paper and start dabbing around on the engine checking for the paper getting wet. Does a really good job of finding elusive coolant leaks.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-21-2024, 08:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,239
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: pulling engine?

I vote for engine only. Also I remove the headlight bar and the bumper. Makes it a heck of a lot easier to move around and work on it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2024, 07:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,227
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Warford shift lever opening

Hi Dave,
I still have the pictures posted on my profile page. If you click on my user name and then click on my public profile you can see the pictures in one of my albums.
Feel free to reach out...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,564
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: What is the best rust remover soak?

I have a 5 gallon bucket of water and muriatic acid mixture that I've had under my work bench for many years. I use it mostly to remove the plating off of nuts, bolts and washers that I want to paint...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 767
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Wood bleach (oxalic acid) rust remover

Here is a link for an MSDS for wood bleach.
https://savogran.com/pdfs/Wood_Bleach_MS.pdf
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,795
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Zenith will flood the engine constantly

I'll also try to check the float with the carb on the car by holding up the float manually with the bottom half off.[/QUOTE]

Holding the float valve closed manually will exert quite a bit more...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2023, 08:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,410
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: will not idle

I agree with bypassing the ignition switch. I keep a jumper in my tool kit as a just in case for myself and for others.

One more thing to check would be the condition of the flexible wire under...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,795
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Zenith will flood the engine constantly

Mike check for a leak at the manifold gaskets and at the gasket for the carburetor where it meets the intake manifold.
While the engine is running spray starting fluid all around the gaskets. If...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2023, 07:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 767
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Wood bleach (oxalic acid) rust remover

Look for wood bleach. You will find it at your local hardware store in the same area that they sell paint.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-28-2023, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 767
Posted By 1crosscut
Wood bleach (oxalic acid) rust remover

I've been using wood bleach for several years to remove rust. Pretty inexpensive and it works well.

A couple of weeks ago I picked up two engines and a few other Model A related items. Included...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-28-2023, 06:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,564
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: What is the best rust remover soak?

Spdway,

Go down to your local Ace Hardware or similar and pick up a container of Wood Bleach. (Oxalic Acid)
It comes in powder form.

Mix it with water and let your part soak in that for a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-24-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 961
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Warm-Up Time

My truck always has run on the cool side. I considered putting in a 160 degree thermostat but decided against it.

A couple of days ago I drove it for 20 miles and then checked the temperature with...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-09-2023, 07:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,332
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: Help “A” guy out.

Lots of stored energy in a rear spring. If you are not familiar with working on a rear spring please do some research and educate yourself about the proper way to work on one so you don't severely...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-19-2023, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 610
Posted By 1crosscut
Re: 1930 Cabriolet blowing white smoke from exhaust

Tom,

When you retorque your head stud nuts start the process with your torque wrench set to 35 lbs. Then go to 45 lbs. and finally to 55 lbs. Resist the urge to go higher.

Doing it this way...
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