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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-10-2017, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 904
Posted By We1969knight
Re: Help in IDing my engine

Thanks for this info!
What’s the “star” mean?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-10-2017, 08:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 904
Posted By We1969knight
Help in IDing my engine

Howdy,
I bought a 1930 Coupe last summer that has been in Maine for a long time.
Am curious if the engine could be orig to the car.
It’s serial is: A3514922 & Star symbol.
The engine was rebuilt...
Forum: Questions & Suggestions 11-09-2017, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,208
Posted By We1969knight
Help w. IDing my Model A Engine

Hi there,
I own a 1930 Coupe with engine #A3514922 w. a “star” symbol at end.
Is this the engine that came with this car?
And what does the “star” mean?
TIA
Chris
Union, ME
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-05-2017, 09:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,899
Posted By We1969knight
Re: new old car for me

I'm 6'5" and 240lbs.
I have a 30 Coupe.
Getting my left foot in was a reall pain until I stumbled upon setting my Rt foot in 1st then swinging my torso inside and with my left foot still on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-03-2017, 08:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,418
Posted By We1969knight
Re: Trying to figure out if I have a High Compression Head

Also, should compression be done on a cold, warm or hot engine?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-02-2017, 09:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,418
Posted By We1969knight
Trying to figure out if I have a High Compression Head

Hi All,
I have a 1930 Coupe with a fairly fresh engine.
It was apparently "really" gone thru.
Ungortunatly I did not get the paperwork re. this work when I got the car last summer.
And it's not...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2017, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,321
Posted By We1969knight
spark plug question

Which plug is better Champion or Autolite?
Also which number plug?

Also is there any real advantage to using the "Show Plugs" sold by Sneider's or Bratton's?

I have a very nice driver !930...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-30-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,441
Posted By We1969knight
Re: Running with out shocks

Thank you All for your reply'!
I understand that over half the A's on the road have no shocks.
I am a very careful driver and avoid rough roads (and RR tracks at any speed).
I think I'll...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-28-2017, 07:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,441
Posted By We1969knight
Running with out shocks

Hi All,
I have a 1930 Coupe that I drive a fair amount.
It has No Shocks.
I try and keep the tire pressure @ 35psi.
I plan on putting shocks on her as soon as I can afford it.
In the mean while...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-07-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,490
Posted By We1969knight
Re: Help Clutch Pedal Went To Floor

Thank you very much for the reply's.
Sure enough the clutch release lever is cracked
Should be pretty easy to replace.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-06-2017, 09:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,490
Posted By We1969knight
Help Clutch Pedal Went To Floor

When driving yesterday, pushed in clutch to downshift and clutch pedal went to the floor and stayed right there!
Any idea's on what broke - recoil spring??
How do I repair?
Thanks,
Chris...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-14-2016, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,889
Posted By We1969knight
Re: Losing Ignition

Hi there I had a similar problem with my 30 Coupe.
Turned out to be a bad cable for the ignition switch to the dist.
Must have had a break in it somewhere - it was intermittent.
Drove us crazy for...
Forum: Model-A 08-19-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 843
Posted By We1969knight
Shocks for my 1930 coupe

Howdy,
Looking for some more "affordable" way to put orig shocks back into my 1930 coupe.

Good used or rebuild-able (w. arms would be preferred) .

Chris (in mid coast Maine)
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