Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 12:52 PM
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Briggs Town Sedan Door Sills
A while back I got a set of NORS door sills for my '30 Briggs Town Sedan at an extremely good price. (Bratton's wants $180 for them). The other day I started to install them and noticed the ones on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:48 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:49 PM
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Re: ammeter problems
Can't say I have ever seen "a quality off the shelf ammeter that will fit the same opening"... If you know of one, please let us know.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2021, 12:40 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 05:38 PM
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Re: Grab handle
I certainly wish you were right!! It would give me less heartburn if I didn't have to drill holes. But I do need something to help the CEO to get in.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 04:16 PM
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Re: Grab handle
The upper one appears to be half way between the dash rail mounting screws. My dash rail does not have a screw where the lower one is located.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 12:45 AM
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Re: Marvel Carburetor
Same with the Marvel Schebler, soft metal. Ensure not to over tighten the screws. I only tighten the screws until the lock washer flattens, no more. I have been cutting my own gaskets also using...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 02:43 PM
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Re: Grab handle
The one issue keeping me from fabing one is I don't want to drill mounting holes in my dash rail.
I have some ½" schedule 80 S/S tubing I have from extending my Mitchell Shifter I was looking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 12:27 PM
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Re: Marvel Carburetor
I do not know off the top of my head but I do have a Marvel apart out in the garage. I will measure them when I get out there (moving slow this morn...)
Edit: The Zenith and Marvel have the same...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2021, 04:24 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 05:12 PM
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Re: rear brake track how do you check it
Nice tool GeneBob. I enjoy seeing tools people make.
I made a similar tool when I installed my FHT brake kit. Since the front tracks are not used with the FHT kit I only made a tool for the rear....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 04:31 PM
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Re: Grab handle
I saw this grab handle 'somewhere' and always wanted to either find a similar one or fab one.. My CEO has a hard time getting in my Town Sedan. I think the shape of it looks sorta period correct.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 06:34 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 06:15 PM
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Re: Fuses
There are a couple of threads on the subject that, of course, I can't find right now.
Anyway, yes I have a fuse panel that is mounted on the inside of the firewall behind the junction box, hidden...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 01:15 AM
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Re: Reamers
Look thru Bratton's printed or online catalog. They usually list what size reamer (among other measurements in their parts description). For example front spindle bushings "Ream to .813" - .8135.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 12:23 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2021, 07:14 PM
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Re: leaking head gasket?
In the meantime I would suggest draining the water/coolant from the engine. You don't need any coolant leaking back into the cylinder(s) and possibly the oil pan while it sitting for the next three...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2021, 06:16 PM
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Re: Fog Light Switch Help
Not to mention they look Bitchin'. :cool::cool:
RB, never thought of using them for driving lights. With 30w bulbs X 2 they really pull the amps. I will try that out next time I'm out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2021, 02:02 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2021, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Marvel Carburetor
These past months during the Corona isolation to keep myself busy, I rebuilt a couple of Marvel Schebler carbs I had. I also went thru a few of Zeniths I have.
In swapping out the various carbs...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2021, 12:54 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2021, 10:56 AM
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Re: throw-out bearing
I have never used Aetna bearings that I know of (dang it, now I am going to have to check my stash...) but I have to wonder how they have remained in business all these years if their bearings are so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2021, 01:07 AM
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Re: 3 x spark plugs
Here's a little trivia for you;
Ever notice on the BOX of a NOS 3X spark plug the "3" has a flat top while on the Repro BOX the "3" has a round top? The opposite what the plugs have. Weird, eh?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2021, 01:00 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Steering Box Adjustment
Your PDF is from the awesome website, Model A Basics. http://modelabasics.com
There are numerous informative articles and some of the best explanations of the working of the Model A on this site.
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