Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2014, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Powerhouse Help
Thank you Mr Tom!!
It appears that the short was in the field adjustable wire and/or the ground wire. I rewrapped both making sure they were tucked in and out of the way and all readings came up...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2014, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,207
Re: Powerhouse Help
I wasn't able to knock the field coil screws loose, so I took a break and started reexamining the wires. See the pics...one shows the crud that was the remains of a piece of plastic straw, electrical...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2014, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,207
Re: Powerhouse Help
It was definitely covered some time ago, prior to me, and I looked but didn't see any bare spots on the wire. Externally this was a very nice piece but internally...lots of patches... I will pull the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2014, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,207
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2014, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,207
Re: Powerhouse Help
Good Morning Mr Tom and Thanks for the immediate response! Do you ever sleep?
I tried what you said and the generator does spin slowly, with small but noticeable pulses, with the paper removed....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2014, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,207
Powerhouse Help
I recently purchased a Powerhouse Generator. I took it apart, as well as the cutout, and cleaned it up. I wanted to test it before putting it on. I am pretty sure I put everything back exactly as it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2014, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 10,237
Re: Fat Guy's Only!!! Roadster
6'1" - 250 - size 14's too...
In both my '28 Roadster and '29 Phaeton, I get in on the passenger side, fish my left foot around the gearshift and push/pull myself over...tucking the right foot can...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2014, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,445
Grease Hood Hinge
Working on my hood. What do you guys use to grease the hood hinges? Thanks as always!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2014, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,794
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2014, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,794
Brake brass split bushing
I was able to save the graphite cloth from the old shaft and I am trying to reassemble a new shaft with new brass split bushings. On the new shaft, and I don't have a micrometer, but using a crescent...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2014, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,826
Re: Front oil seal
Thank you sir! Great news because I didn't want to take it off again. Should have asked before I inserted it. Polishing the pulley now!
Have "A" great day!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2014, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,826
Front oil seal
I am working on installing a new modern front oil seal on my '29 Phaeton. The instructions say to "install with lip toward rear of engine". Not sure what it means by lip but I put the high part of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2014, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,797
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2014, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,797
Crank pulley
Good morning barn folk,
Latest quiz for you guys... while refreshing our '29 Phaeton, I have noticed a machined/drilled spot on the single piece crank pulley. I took a pic and was going to attach it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2014, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,180
Re: No Spark
All I can say is you guys are "The MAN(MEN)!!!".
I was so whipped the other nite when we finally got spark that I closed everything down and went to bed...don't even think I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2014, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,180
Re: No Spark
Not sure exactly what we did, but we finally have spark and the engine rolled over twice. Not sure who is more out of gas, me or the car, but we will continue our fight tomorrow. Thanks as always to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2014, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,180
Re: No Spark
The meter is reading 6 volts at the movable points arm. However, the coil wire is not throwing a spark nor the points. We are on 'new' coil #3.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2014, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,180
No Spark
Seeking advise on what else to try on our '29 Phaeton. So far we have replaced the points, distributor body, spark plugs, wiring, condenser (twice), coil (three times), and ignition switch and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2014, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,356
Re: Steering column
Thank you Mr Keith!!
That did it..I had called myself being super careful not to touch it but obviously I had somewhere along the way... I was scared to put any force on it now as I keep reading...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2014, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,356
Steering column
Happy New Year to All!!
I just finished cleaning out the gas tank on our '29 Phaeton and I removed it to do the deed. While this was going on, I removed many other parts of the car to clean or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-13-2013, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,634
Re: Interior room
Hello Skrain... 6' 1" - 270+ here ... We have a '28 roadster and a '29 Phaeton and I have to get in on the passenger side and fish my feet around the gear shift/ebrake handle and then scoot in.
I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2013, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,717
Re: '29 Phaeton Curtain Tray
Not sure if the rivet info that was suggested for this thread earlier, is for original curtain tray but the tray in ours had 3 carriage bolts on front lip, 3 carriage bolts on upper part of tray...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2013, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,267
Re: Running board carriage bolts....
Got the driver side off... Thanks guys!
I wasn't sure if there was some secret "A" thing to release them but knowing that there wasn't, gorilla works are my specialty.
As for the heat and cool...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2013, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,267
Re: Running board carriage bolts....
Unfortunately Skrain, the carriage head is too flat and the positions of the bracket bolts are such that no chance for that. I think Mot confirmed my fear... I think the square part of the carriages...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2013, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,267
Running board carriage bolts....
I am sure there is a secret to removing the carriage bolts both on the upper and lower ends of the support bracket as well as the running board/fender connections? I was able to remove only two of...
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