Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2016, 10:12 PM
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Views: 75,044
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2016, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 8,002
Re: Pings with more than 10 degrees advance
Hi Mike. I've only been an A'er for a year, so not sure if my advice will help. I'd remove the valve cover since it's pretty easy. Then have someone crank over the engine while you look at the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2016, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,069
Re: Running Rough - Question
Is it possible there might be some debris on the bottom of your tank that was stirred up when you pumped the gasoline in? Maybe it's settled back on the bottom and that's why it's running smoothly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2016, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,731
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2016, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,512
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2016, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,512
Re: 2-blade or 4?
Here's a pic of the fan that is currently on my A. I'm guessing it was installed back in the 80's when my car was restored. It "looks" solid enough but I may consider replacing it. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2016, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,045
Re: Running rough all of a sudden
Our old cars definitely keep us occupied! My A looked nice when I got her but I've spent the last 6 months "sorting" things out to make her a driver as well as a looker. (Steering adjustment, timing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2016, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,058
Re: The term "Huckster"...
This is what I think of when I hear someone talk about a "huckster"...;). Mr. Haney's truck was a '23 or '24 Dodge Brothers I think...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2016, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 13,944
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2016, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,080
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2016, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 8,146
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2016, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,090
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2016, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,420
Re: Caught red handed
It's amazing how easily a new crank gear that's been baked in the oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes will go on a crankshaft in a 15 degree garage...;)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2016, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,790
Re: greenfield Village Old Car Festival
Hi Jeff. Last year was my first time at the Old Car Festival. My wife and I stayed at the Dearborn Inn and had a great time. We were also spectators, but I ended up buying my first A while I was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2016, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,070
Re: Radiator Screen
If you live anywhere near gravel pits, and the uncovered gravel hauling trucks that drop it on the roads, you'll appreciate having a rock guard on your A. Also, it comes in handy when a lifted...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2016, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,808
Re: Transmission hard to shift into 2nd gear
Hi Ken. With the winter temps my A takes a little more effort and deliberation to move between gears until things get warmed up. Not sure what you are using, but I'm using Mobil 600w.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2016, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,819
Re: Carburetor question ...
Sorry I didn't answer sooner folks...
I am looking at a chart on page 12 of the Area 1:engine compartment section on the 2011 restoration guidelines and judging standards. I may not be reading...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2016, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,819
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2016, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,819
Re: Carburetor question ...
If I'm reading my restoration guidelines right that would be an early A Zenith carburetor made between October of 1927 until February of 1928...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2016, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 15,014
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2016, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,587
Re: Timing gear screw up...
Thanks to everyone for your help and advice. I do wish I'd replaced the crank gear when I'd replaced the timing gear. I think that was a mistake on my part and definitely not the fault of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2016, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,587
Re: Timing gear screw up...
Yep. She won't be running again until both gears are replaced, oil is changed, and it's warm enough to work out in my unheated garage...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2016, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,587
Re: Timing gear screw up...
Thanks guys! If temps stay warm enough it will be a good winter project. My main concern is pulling the crank gear off without damaging the crank. Thanks again. Len
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2016, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,587
Timing gear screw up...
Ok guys. I think I'm gonna be kicking myself this year for making a poor repair decision (what's new?). My old timing gear gave up on me last fall, so I replaced it with a new aluminum gear. After...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2015, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,056
Re: Tire wear
I have tyres on my Alpine and use petrol as fuel. My A gets tires and gas...;)
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