Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 817
Re: Distributor Cap Advance Lever Slot
My thought is that the slot is not a stop but indicates the limits of the full range of the spark advance lever.
Most likely if you have a two tooth steering column the column will need to be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 370
Re: How to rig temp fuel delivery
Also I've found that in my experience that Model A's don't like it when a fuel line has a dip in it making the fuel run uphill to the carburetor. When hooking up a temporary tank I make sure the fuel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,776
Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
Use an air grinder with a round head carbide burr bit to grind the nut and stud down.
You 10 gallon compressor probably will be pretty undersized for the task though.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Re: Storage
For storing the battery I'd fully charge it and then set a reminder on my phone every two or three months going forward to check it with a voltage meter or a hydrometer.
Charge if needed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2024, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,746
Re: Deep knocking sound
In my earlier post (#8) I posed several questions in regards to timing being too advanced and possibly causing a knock.
Is this a new problem since you installed the new head?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2024, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,746
Re: Deep knocking sound
Is this something new since the head was replaced?
Have you driven it yet?
With the higher compression heads they tend to knock much easier.
Try to purposely set the timing retarded a bit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,006
Re: Wire wheel balancing
To balance tires Dyna Beads worked well for me. Getting the beads in can be challenging though.
I found that using a jack under the axle start with the tire lowered so it is pretty squished against...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2024, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 773
Re: Engine paint
To paint the entire engine, flywheel housing, bell housing and misc parts I find it takes a bit over two cans to get it all done.
I use one of the three cans of paint to do the final coat on each...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2024, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,812
Re: Backfire
Usually takes a little farther than a half mile but if your gas cap is plugged you might be creating a vacuum in the gas tank and starving for fuel.
Drive with the gas cap off to see if that solves...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 669
Re: Need information on rebuilding A Engine
Eagle has some very good advice.
Get a mechanics stethoscope and do some listening to see if you can narrow down where the knock is coming from. A loose timing gear can make it sound like the engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,021
Re: Motor shuts down
See if you can borrow a known good distributor from someone else and run that for a while to see if the problem goes away. Will narrow things down a bit.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2024, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,525
Re: 31 AA rescue
Another consideration for a protective finish would be to use 0000 steel wool on the paint, a fine grade wire wheel on the rust spots followed by Johnsons Paste wax.
My truck didn't have a lot of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2024, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,231
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2024, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,231
Re: Loss of power,
Sounds like your flexible wire under the plate in the distributor is grounding out when your retarding the spark. Often the "flag" end of the wire isn't bent correctly and will cause problems.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2024, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 949
Re: puzzled
Take some toilet paper and start dabbing around on the engine checking for the paper getting wet. Does a really good job of finding elusive coolant leaks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2024, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,296
Re: pulling engine?
I vote for engine only. Also I remove the headlight bar and the bumper. Makes it a heck of a lot easier to move around and work on it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2024, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,248
Re: Warford shift lever opening
Hi Dave,
I still have the pictures posted on my profile page. If you click on my user name and then click on my public profile you can see the pictures in one of my albums.
Feel free to reach out...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2023, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,741
Re: What is the best rust remover soak?
I have a 5 gallon bucket of water and muriatic acid mixture that I've had under my work bench for many years. I use it mostly to remove the plating off of nuts, bolts and washers that I want to paint...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2023, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 785
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2023, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,913
Re: Zenith will flood the engine constantly
I'll also try to check the float with the carb on the car by holding up the float manually with the bottom half off.[/QUOTE]
Holding the float valve closed manually will exert quite a bit more...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2023, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,438
Re: will not idle
I agree with bypassing the ignition switch. I keep a jumper in my tool kit as a just in case for myself and for others.
One more thing to check would be the condition of the flexible wire under...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2023, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,913
Re: Zenith will flood the engine constantly
Mike check for a leak at the manifold gaskets and at the gasket for the carburetor where it meets the intake manifold.
While the engine is running spray starting fluid all around the gaskets. If...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2023, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 785
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2023, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 785
Wood bleach (oxalic acid) rust remover
I've been using wood bleach for several years to remove rust. Pretty inexpensive and it works well.
A couple of weeks ago I picked up two engines and a few other Model A related items. Included...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2023, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,741
Re: What is the best rust remover soak?
Spdway,
Go down to your local Ace Hardware or similar and pick up a container of Wood Bleach. (Oxalic Acid)
It comes in powder form.
Mix it with water and let your part soak in that for a...
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