Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:10 AM
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Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
Rusty, What are you planning to do with your car? If you are planning to use it a lot and drive across the country and keep it for decades, then you should consider the Burtz block. If you are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 483
Re: new guy, old car
One other piece of advice: Add the fuse that mounts next to the starter switch. That will protect you from an electrical fire.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Henry and Edsel
Henry has been blamed for Edsel's early death. But I think Edsel's lifestyle had something to do with it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Does it matter - Tie Rod Direction
What was wrong with the old ends? Can't the pads just be replaced?
Unless you are having the car judged, what is wrong with the grease fittings being in front, or what is wrong with turning the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 483
Re: new guy, old car
Ole Thirty, You are doing all the right stuff and it sounds like you have the mechanical skill to work on this car. As you say, it is nice and easy to work on.
Change all the fluids. Use a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 891
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 737
Re: Interested Dash information
Wick, those are the wrong kind of matches. One would have to use the "strike anywhere" kind that had two colors on the tips. I am not sure if they are available anymore.
Regarding leaking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 320
Re: Float A Motor
Several members have reported that the stock setup in the front works better than any of the aftermarket mounts.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 437
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 837
Re: Distributor wiring
The original configuration was made to discourage theft. The distributor had to pulled from the engine to unscrew the armored cable. Without the pop-out ignition switch popped out the wire to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 850
The Old Motor
There is a neat photo of a Model A pickup in the latest edition of The Old Motor, see https://theoldmotor.com/?p=157396. I would publish the photo here but I am not sure of the copyright issues.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,811
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,090
Re: Batteries completely discharging
Installing a battery cutoff switch is a good idea for two reasons: It will eliminate any drain on the battery when the car sits. It is also a safety item in case there is an electrical fire.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 891
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,384
Re: Stipe Machine/Specialty Motor Cams
Dodge, If you make cam cores, make them with 5 bearings. That way they will work in the Burtz block. Not that the 3 bearing cams will not work but that the 5 bearing cams take advantage of the 5...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,709
Re: Car Is Shrinking........
Some people have modified their cars to add a few inches to the driver's compartment. I think there is a way to move the seat back but I saw at least one car where the body was modified. An...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,614
Re: Second gear
Now that the subject of lubrication has been brought up, here is my 2 cents: 600W was good 100 years ago. Modern gear lube deposits a coating on the metal parts that wears instead of the metal. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 688
Re: Front left wheel play
Glad you got it fixed. I was going to volunteer to come and help if you paid for the airline ticket.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,950
Re: Aries Stainless Steel Muffler
ThosD, I think the performance Ares muffler sounds more like what I remember Model A's sounding like when I was a kid, but I am not sure. I don't hear anything like I did when I was a kid. Without...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 631
Re: valve recession
The bring a seat back to the correct width, cut the seat to 45 degrees. Then cut the bottom of the seat to 60 degrees and the top to 30. As you are cutting, check to make sure the width of the seat...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,950
Re: Aries Stainless Steel Muffler
To bring the discussion back to the subject at hand. I have the Ares performance muffler, not stainless, and am very happy with it. My engine puts out about 80 hp. I have tried headers and an open...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,950
Re: Aries Stainless Steel Muffler
Synchro brought up the subject of the cast iron creeping over time due to stress on it. Cast iron will grow when heated even without any stress on it. If anyone has seen an old wood burning stove...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 741
Re: Sealed beams
The original reflectors were polished and sliver plated. By the time the cars were 25 years old the silver was tarnished and not reflective. New reflectors were expensive. The goto solution at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 875
Re: What head is this?
Ken Davis makes a kit. Several people in my club have them. It does not seem to slow down the car and only takes a couple horsepower to run them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 898
Re: engine slows when advance timing
You are thinking camshaft, which would be 180 degrees out. You have to rotate the crankshaft one whole revolution to get the #4 cylinder to fire and the #1 to be where the exhaust valve is closing...
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