Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:00 PM
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Re: Seized motor/potentially overheated
The condensor (distributor) is heating up. Also, the keyed wire going into the base of the dist can be (screwed) in too far and do this too.
I don't quite understand why the thing is so tight. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 887
Re: Henry and Edsel
Rotorwrench makes me think of something else. I guess Mercury was a little company that made modifications to a couple of car lines back in the day. Kinda like what Don Yenko did. Edsel liked the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,041
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 887
Re: Henry and Edsel
It seems that Clara kept Henry under control as much as she could. Bennett did not help things.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-30-2024, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 419
Re: Hole inside front block
Ken, I hope you are a member of the national club, and your local chapter...?
Ya know, it would not hurt to put your state on your profile... States are big places.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 639
Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
Before the Burtz was ready I had to buy an engine. I reused the usual stuff, like head, intake, carb, water pump, and so on. I had a used crank in my garage, that needed to be turned,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 736
Re: KRW Combination Machine
Yeah it is the know-how. I had a motor redone, and the machinist started doing it as a hobby when her retired. Then he found out he wasn't really retired because people were constantly brining him...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,534
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
1) I have morals, and just would never. 2) A good way to get an akickin'.
Ya know some people catch a person messin with their car, and that person that did such a thing might be begging for the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 736
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,534
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
In all the years (since 1994) that was the only time my A was messed with.
Some people are just trash.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 942
Re: The Old Motor
Unless the trustee is Theresa Earnhardt. Suing Dale's son....come on! Thank goodness a practical judge listened to her nonsense for about 5 minutes and said NO!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 942
Re: The Old Motor
LOL Roy Acuff was out mowing his land out by the road, on an old tractor. Likely and old Ford 8N. Some older woman pulls up and asks him - "what does that lady the that lives here give you for...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-27-2024, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,028
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 704
Re: Winfield Model M updraft carb
Dan, so SR is the best choice for an A, if you can find one? What is so special about these? I have never heard of them. I imagine these are big bucks, but gosh where would you ever get parts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,534
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
I have thought of that. I have one my painter painted for me when he painted my car. A whole lot less attractive, but I get your point.
Kind of a low-life...besides what are they gonna do with...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-25-2024, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 586
Re: Hot running ~ Maybe?
How fast (MPH) are you going at 230F? How many RPM are you turning at this speed (say 35 or 40 MPH)?
Does this car have one of those steam tubes that goes back tot he engine, like the LS motors...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2024, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,116
Re: 3 window coupe
Few yes, but they sure are sweet looking. The Fridgidare pickup trucks were too.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2024, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,534
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
From a function perspective you are correct, since I have had both. The gauge is very handy. The ornaments doo look cool though.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-24-2024, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,534
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
Don't. Took my car to the hardware store(s) a few years back, and someone tried to muscle my moto-meter off, and all they did was break the neck of my radiator. The lady at Snyders told me she...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,116
Re: Batteries completely discharging
Or a draw some place. Start with unclipping the bailing clamp at the end of the steering column, and pull that switch apart. That housing has little tabs on it like a taillight does. See if the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 853
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-22-2024, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,865
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2024, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 491
Re: Grease fitting
May I ask why you feel you need to do this? Those metal shavings are likely going to be a problem even if all goes well.
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