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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-10-2021, 07:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,100
Posted By fredski
Re: Rear axle housing grease zerk question

Thanks for your comment ,now I know .
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-10-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,100
Posted By fredski
Rear axle housing grease zerk question

It’s close to brake backing plate on axle housing . WHERE IS THE GREASE GOING..?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-16-2019, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,777
Posted By fredski
Re: Brattons window felt. Please advise

I will call brattons to try sort out . I’m almost positive my glass is original.
Did fit original felt which was worn out.

Fred
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-15-2019, 11:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,777
Posted By fredski
Brattons window felt. Please advise

I ordered a pair of 32 inch window felts , but the groove seems too wide compared to my glass thickness. Do I just narrow the felt by hand .

This is for my 30 4 door ts Drivers side back...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-25-2017, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,737
Posted By fredski
Re: Wanting to check valve clearances

AER. A eager runner

Other information , noise on cold start up then seems to quiet up after a few minutes. Maybe I should leave it as is.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-23-2017, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,737
Posted By fredski
Re: Wanting to check valve clearances

Probably not ,but I hear a little engine noise at start up for a couple of minutes.

Fred
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-23-2017, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,737
Posted By fredski
Re: Wanting to check valve clearances

Thanks . Ido not want to disturb exh. manifold to muffler pipe since it perfectly fitted and not leaking.

Frd
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-23-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,737
Posted By fredski
Wanting to check valve clearances

Do I have to remove intake / exhaust manifolds. I would rather not.
I do have adjustable lifters , it a AER MOTOR,with about 800 miles on it.

Fredski
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-20-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,261
Posted By fredski
Re: What did you do working on you Model A today

I vacuumed the bugs out of the radiator ,with the help of a tooth pick.
Then got under to see if I have any oil leaks. ,no real leaks just a small drop,
found on the floor sometime. Next cleaned...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-20-2017, 11:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,768
Posted By fredski
Re: Stainless Model A

Wonder how this is my 2005 GT convertible is not made of steel which I discovered since a magnit does not stick to it?
I have had car since new no rust.

Just wondering?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-22-2016, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,892
Posted By fredski
Re: Idle air adjustment engine runs almost as well all the way in .? Why??

Air idle screw, turning it in or out really makes no difference in idle.


Gav is okay , i run about 1/4 turn out.

Fred
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-22-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,892
Posted By fredski
Re: Idle air adjustment engine runs almost as well all the way in .? Why??

Adjusted as model a org. Tell how to. Idle smooth and slow yet ide
mixture screw makes really no difference in or out.
I have all renners jetting kit ,installed Last year.
Plugs run very clean. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-22-2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,892
Posted By fredski
Idle air adjustment engine runs almost as well all the way in .? Why??

Doesn't make a difference if gav closed or open . I adjusted it to 3/4 turn out
only because it should be out some. Car starts and runs well as it is.

Fred
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-22-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,748
Posted By fredski
Was bored today so did a compression test

AER engine with 2000 miles, 5.5 Snyder head which was recommended,
Motor was run warm for 5 minutes.cyl 1 94 lbs. cyl 2. 90. Cyl 3. 91
Cyl 4 91. This on a non balanced motor.

Anyway just...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-07-2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,924
Posted By fredski
Re: powder coated wheels

My 21inch wheels were powder coated 3years ago, and when I examined
them, the coating is everywhere perfectly. I remember this because I
waxed the wheels outside and inner areas. Finish is still...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,338
Posted By fredski
Re: Spark plug adapter

Don't get it , what are trying to tell Steve?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-16-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,960
Posted By fredski
Re: Cutout and thoughts

Wish I could say the same mine worked perfectly for about 2 months.
Put the original back on which is original to car and were fine now.

Fredski
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-05-2016, 11:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,598
Posted By fredski
Re: Tubes

Also have 5 tubes from macs, and going on my third year no air loss.

Did my own install and was very careful doing so.

Fred
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-02-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,775
Posted By fredski
Re: Starting noise

If your light lever is at the top ,it's very unlikely your advance lever ,is opposite
as well. Can't be.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-20-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,250
Posted By fredski
Re: Engine removal with radiator in place

You just didn't tell him you removed the radiator?


Fredski
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-20-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,977
Posted By fredski
Re: Float a motors

Yes it comes with the fam mounting kits from supplier.

Fredski
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-13-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,644
Posted By fredski
Re: Float a motor

I found that out,it felt like I had solid mounts until I loosened it up and seemed
fine after doing so.

Fredski
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-08-2016, 10:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,270
Posted By fredski
Re: Starter question, I am stymied!

You are probably correct but why is this advisable.

Just in case I may one day bench start mine.

Fredski
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-05-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,879
Posted By fredski
Re: Radiator woes

to insure really what you are getting order direct from the manufactures.
there are 2 companies to choose from. They also have web sites and offer
different options .

I picked mine up...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-03-2016, 11:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,433
Posted By fredski
Re: Timing question again! with Pic

First ever time I did engine timing I made the same mistake.
Do it as in Marcos picture. It ran like that but Like yours had some backfiring.

freski
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