Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2016, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 3
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Starter Rebuild
Can anyone recommend a good place to have a Starter rebuild in the Hartford Ct. area
Thanks.:)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2016, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,800
The Correct Battery
:) I have been using a 6 volt optima battery in my Model A for the past two years the battery is not charging right does not like to take a charge. I am planning on replacing with a 6 volt lead acid...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2015, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 13,350
Re: electrical fuse problem
thanks I will check the fuse block to see if its grounding maybe the terminal are loose I like the idae of a resetable circuit breaker there could be a wire shorting to ground that causing the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2015, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 13,350
Re: electrical fuse problem
I am running a electronic ignition I have that wired seperate to the battery direct the engine does contiune to run I just loose all power to the lights,horn usally this happens when the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2015, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 13,350
electrical fuse problem
I keep burning my main fuse I am using a 25amp fuse on my 1929 model A, I loose all my lights and horn I have checked all the grounds and power can not find anything the problem is intermittent it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2015, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,924
Re: Engine Rebuild: Leveling/Boring/Seats/Crank
I had my engine rebuilt there about two years ago The Guys at J&M were great I stayed and helped them take apart my engine. They send me updates and pic along the way with the rebuild. I have had no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-12-2014, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,646
Re: Car will not start
looked at the car last night found the fuse at the starter was bad it was not blow just burnt inside so at first look I thought it was good, after ck with meter fixed that problem.I looked at the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2014, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,646
Re: Car will not start
thanks for all the help and advice I am planning on working on this tonight I will follow up with what I find.
thanks, everyone Neill
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2014, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,646
Car will not start
Hopefully this is a simple fix.. I was driving my 1929 model A when the engine started to skip I could tell it was loosing power electrical problem not a fuel problem I pulled over and the car died...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2013, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,472
Re: Rear window questions
Thanks for the great advice on my window from these senior members... tin cup and string is what i was thinking when I wrote the question.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2013, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,472
Re: Rear window questions
I have been considering installing the rear window roll down I have a 1929 coupe with rumble seat right now I leave the rear window out is makes it easier to talk with the kids when driving. I know...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2013, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,778
Re: New water pump
Thanks I do have a thermostat that I going to install I will try that I also found some other post that were helpful the thermostat should also slow down the flow and let the engine run at a good...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2013, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,778
New water pump
My question is I just bought a new leakless pump from Snyder there are instruction that say if you are installing this in a car with a stock radiator to just install as is.... But if your car has a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2012, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,646
Re: engine rebuild
thanks for all the info I went to J&M web site looked around I plan on giving them a call.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2012, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,646
engine rebuild
I have been looking to have my engine rebuilt I have looked through all the links for engine restoration on this forum their are a lot of places that can do this work. Can someone recommend who they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2012, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,190
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2012, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,190
Re: cylinder head removal
well I got my head off I was able to remove all the cylinder head studs except two in the center . I took two of my spark plugs and drove out the insides and welded a 3/8 bolt to two of the plugs...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2012, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,190
Re: cylinder head removal
thanks for the info I have soaked the stud with oil last night going to let them soak in and clean up around stud mateing surface and hopefully comes off. If not I think I will buy a head remover...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2012, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,190
cylinder head removal
i have been trying to remove my cylinder head from my model A not having much luck it being very stubborn do not want to damage the head or block are there any tricks or good way of removing the head.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2012, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,860
Re: Pair of 29 Virginia license plates
I found a matching sent of 1929 plates on Ebay for my car it took me a few months of looking but i did find them got them for a good price just took time.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2012, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,293
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2012, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,293
engine oil
just want to say i just recently joined this forum very help full i have learned a lot just reading. i have a 1929 model a coupe i would like to know what oil you recommend using i know 30 wt oil...
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