Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2020, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 3
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Stop lite Switch malfunction - burned wiring
During a long drive in hill country yesterday I noticed that the ammeter was suddenly pegged all the way left. The car continued to run fine and eventually the meter began showing a charge again....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2017, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 3
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Handicapped Parking at Hershey?
Is there a handicapped parking area at Hershey? We've always parked across Hershey Park Drive, and then treked the long distance to the Park. This year, for the first time, I'll be pushing a walker...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2017, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,619
1931 Ford Ad
While doing some research on another subject, I ran across this 1931 ad in the archive of our local newspaper. In addition to the information contained within the "testimonials", it was interesting...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2017, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 344
Views: 64,773
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2016, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,261
Re: Repop steering wheel finish
Thanks for all of the valuable suggestions. I'll get busy and put them to work.
Bill W. - great suggestion about the potato peeler. Wish I had thought of it before grabbing the utility knife.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2016, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,261
Repop steering wheel finish
When I acquired my 1929 Sport Coupe a few years ago it came with a steering wheel cover. The other day I removed the cover and found a great deal of molding flash along the parting line of the wheel....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-23-2016, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,282
Re: White tailpipe exhause briefly after starting
HL -
I neglected to mention that my coolant system is essentially "closed". That is, the overflow pipe is connected to a hose that leads to an overflow reservoir so I believe what the radiator...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2016, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,282
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-21-2016, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,282
White tailpipe exhause briefly after starting
Shortly after start-up there's a great deal of white exhaust smoke coming thru the tailpipe on my 1929 Sport Coupe with Mod. B head & carb. It clears in 2-3 minutes, and is not present while driving....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2015, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,479
Re: Oil Pan Plug - 7/8"
Thanks for the good suggestions. The plug may well be part of a '28 pan. The car was represented as a '29 Sports Coupe, and I suspect it either was significantly altered over the years or may have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-21-2015, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,479
Oil Pan Plug - 7/8"
Last week, after running the Coupe for the last time this year, I removed the drain plug and let the oil drain for a few days. Today I decided to replace the copper gasket before reinstalling the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2015, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 8,213
Re: What did you trade for a Model A?
A friend I was in school with 50+ years ago shared this story with me recently. It's his story rather than mine, but I thought it good enough to share:
"I traded for this car. The transaction went...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2015, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,984
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2015, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,984
Cracked exhaust manifold
I removed my manifolds to correct an exhaust leak, and found that the waffle section of the exhaust manifold has a crack in it. I had planned to sandblast and repaint all of these units if they are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2015, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,437
Re: Ames Horn ID
Thanks Tom. I picked up a can of self-etch primer and will have a go with it.
Bill
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2015, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,437
Ames Horn ID
I noticed some rust bubbles inside the horn bell and decided to deal with it before it got much worse. That lead to stripping the paint off of the exposed components and then giving them a soak in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2014, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,537
Re: Leaking Exhaust Manifold
Thanks to all who added additional comments to the questions I asked. My next step will be to remove the manifolds and determine whether the exhaust manifold can be salvaged, as I understand that a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2014, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,537
Re: Leaking Exhaust Manifold
Thank you all for your guidance here. I'll be picking up the necessary materials next week to deal with the manifolds and replacement of the gas line.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-05-2014, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,537
Leaking Exhaust Manifold
I continue to work down the list of problems associated with the 1929 Sport Coupe I acquired 2 years ago, and I’m about to tackle a leaking exhaust manifold. As you’ll see in the attached photo, the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2014, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,758
Re: Radiator-Fan clearance
Charlie & Fred - the engine is indeed mounted with FAMs, and aligns with the crank.
Tom - Thanks for supplying the clearance information. That provides some reassurance that the fan blade sits at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2014, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,758
Re: Radiator-Fan clearance
The engine contains a "B" head (embossed "C") on an "A" block.
I'll check the motor mounts later tonight or tomorrow AM.
As mentioned, the radiator came without spring mounts. The rad. pads sat...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2014, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,758
Radiator-Fan clearance
After living with a leaking water pump for the past 2 years ( and trying several fixes including tightening, repacking, etc.), I finally bit the bullet and installed a "leakless" unit. This seemed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-19-2014, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,915
Re: Backfire
Fredski -
Thanks for the response. I'll try that.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2014, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,915
Re: Backfire
I had the same problem going down a steep hill today in 2nd gear. The problem eased after shifting to 3rd. How do you check for an exhaust leak?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2014, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,800
Re: Radius Rods fitting - again
Success!!
This afternoon I began to wonder whether might be some "polarity" (RH & LH) to these radius rods. After consulting the references I have (Andrews, Service Bulletins, etc.) and finding no...
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