Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2021, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,872
Re: Need help with speedometer/odometer
It takes a lot to move all six wheels at the same time, especially if the grease is a touch old and stiff. Since the rotation of the speedometer cable doesn't stop, something has to give. It could...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2021, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,757
Re: Gilmore "Model A Day" - Sept 18. 2021
Garwood, I'll see you there. Planning to drive my 31 Tudor down from Grand Haven. It is a great event and the Museum and the surroundings are wonderful. You can't go wrong with the Model A days at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2020, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 4,522
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-16-2020, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,902
Re: Instrument Panel Lamp
The light is installed behind the dash panel with the screw in the middle of the dash going through the round hole on the light. The square hole fits into an indentation on the dash to keep the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2020, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,068
Re: Engine quit running help
Are you saying that the cam in the distributor isn't turning? Did you check the screw to make sure it was tight? The cam is driven from the oil pump through two shafts and they are keyed together. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-14-2020, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,341
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2020, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,802
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2020, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 344
Views: 65,212
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2020, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,046
Re: Model A ID
Arm rests in the back seat and dome light would be Deluxe.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2020, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,377
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Forum: Model-A
03-27-2020, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 0
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Waltham speedometer
Need a round Waltham speedometer for parts. Non working is fine as long as the guts of the speedo is still there.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2019, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,126
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2019, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,128
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2019, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,002
Re: Turn signal problems
No, I don't have LED brake lights. Would a combination of LED brake lights and regular cowl bulbs create enough resistance to allow the 535 flasher to work? If it would work, it would be a simple...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2019, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,002
Re: Turn signal problems
Thanks Badpuppy for your suggestions. I hadn't thought about the power source and that is where I will start the corrective measures.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2019, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,002
Re: Turn signal problems
This is not a new problem, there were a lot more important things to address when I got the car, but it is now time to address this issue. I have tried a couple of different flashers (535) with no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2019, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,002
Turn signal problems
Signalstat 900, cowl lights, stop lights turn signals. This is the set up. The turn signals work great if the brakes are not applied. The flasher hesitates and comes back to operation slowly when...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2019, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,396
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2018, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 217
Views: 42,451
Re: OK! Let's get personal!
Mike, you are a very smart man! I just hit 70 and ten years from now the youngster at 60 will be be taking good care our A:s
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-16-2018, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,722
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2018, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,165
Re: Worn Valve Guide
Watching the valve movement in the chamber jut proved that the valves weren't sticking. The adjustment was done the usual way (rule of 9, .013 and .015) and that is when I discovered the out of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2018, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,165
Re: Worn Valve Guide
I did adjust all valves and they all seemed to move correctly (from what I could see in the valve chamber). The surprise was that this did not fix the compression problem on cylinder #3.
That is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2018, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,165
Re: Worn Valve Guide
The valve was left open because the lock nut on the tappet was not secured. The tappet screw had unscrewed (or never been correctly adjusted) not allowing the valve to seat even when the tappet was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2018, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,165
Re: Worn Valve Guide
Yes, the valve left open is the same with the bad guide.
I checked the valve stem by putting it through the other valve guides to see how it moved. Since the guides are good and the movement is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2018, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,165
Re: Worn Valve Guide
Here is a picture of the valve. Out of curiosity I measured the stem of the eight valves and the variance was .002. The valve in the bad guide was no different than the other ones. The valve seat...
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