Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2020, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 3
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ground fault on upper distributor plate
Today I found a ground fault on the upper distributor plate. The short circuit is at the bolt, which allows the rotation of the points. Here the insulation to the plate is not ok.
I see the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2020, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 966
Re: Question about the ignition coil
a nasty cause at the lower plate: The insulation of the wire was probably made with graphite grease and had become conductive by aging. This caused it to come into contact with ground. I replaced the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2020, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 966
Question about the ignition coil
Here's my problem. After 30 minutes of driving, the car won't start. There's no spark. The ignition coil becomes very warm to hot during the starting attempts !
Even after removing the capacitor...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2020, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,009
torque all head nuts
I have a question about torquing the cylinder head nuts after changing the head gasket. I have a copper head gasket.
My workshop says I should torquing the nuts again after about 300 miles.
The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2020, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 418
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2020, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 418
What car is this side curtain set?
Years ago I received a side curtain set together with my roadster. But it has to be for another model. Nobody has been able to tell me for which model the parts fit. I would also like to hand it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2020, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 465
reduce the charging current on the generator
I want to reduce the charging current on the generator. I come to this area when installed. Maybe someone can draw me where the 3rd brush is. And where the screw is. Thanks in advance.
Greetings...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2020, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 846
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2020, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 846
connect the capacitor outside
Hi,
my mother tongue is German. I have the distributor with an external condenser. I want to move the condenser somewhere else because of the heat. I know there is a possibility to convert to an...
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