Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2020, 10:25 PM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 1,599
Re: Hot water heater will not fit
I got the used F150 heater core from a radiator shop for $25, a Studebaker 6 volt blower from ebay (think I paid $55 to $60 ship incl), a switch for maybe $4, 3" x 4' flexible alum tubing and pvc...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2020, 03:29 PM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 1,599
Re: Hot water heater will not fit
I posted photos of my hot water heater back on 2/24/2020. Described it on 2/23/2020. Total cost below $100, not pretty but takes up little space and works great. Didn't get much attention but if you...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2020, 01:33 PM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 1,599
Re: Hot water heater will not fit
Tried to do pictures with new thread. Same problem. If someone can tell me how to attach the album photos in a post, I will be happy to post them. The manage attachment function only refers me to...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2020, 01:16 PM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 1,599
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2020, 10:27 AM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 1,599
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2020, 10:04 AM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 1,599
Re: Hot water heater will not fit
Have an album showing an installation of a hot water heater but cannot upload pictures from the album to show you how. If you know how to "upload" the photos to a post, please advise and I'll post....
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2020, 10:37 PM
|
|
Replies: 16
Views: 1,208
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-27-2020, 12:10 AM
|
|
Replies: 33
Views: 1,804
Re: First time adjusting rod and mains
Chris in WNC touches on what I feel is the easiest and most accurate way to adjust your main/ rod bearings --- the "go/ no go" method using heavy duty aluminum foil in the place of Plastigauge.
...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2020, 09:28 PM
|
|
Replies: 25
Views: 1,924
Re: First trip observations.
I think that backfiring on deceleration can be caused by a lean fuel mixture and white spark plug residue can show high engine temperature. Maybe 1/2 turn GAV will help and a little more timing...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2020, 10:19 PM
|
|
Replies: 30
Views: 2,108
Re: Miles Per Gallon
Over the past year 12.5 to 15.5 mpg. Car runs very well and is stock with no o/d. Drive 45 to 50 on tours. Engine is .100 overbore and operates in normal heat range.
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2020, 09:40 PM
|
|
Replies: 41
Views: 5,781
Re: 6v generater vs 6v alternator
Safewiz, congratulations on using your Model A as a daily driver in s. Fla. You're doing what most of us just dream about. You're doing a lot of driving!
You're correct about the lights being...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2020, 10:57 PM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 993
Re: Carburetor Restoration Guru's???
I haven't bought a rebuilt carb from Bert's but, if their carbs are as good as the rebuilt cutout I bought from them, they've got to be pretty darn good!
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2020, 12:05 PM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 2,149
Re: Hot water heat?
It's not perfect --- have to route hoses to firewall connections to get hot water to the heater core but we don't need heat often in Florida. However, when traveling to the Florida panhandle during...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2020, 10:35 AM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 2,149
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2020, 11:55 PM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 2,149
Re: Hot water heat?
Vendors sell hot water heater installation kits (Bert's A-9426-K) $65 set. Used this for water hose hookup.
Found a F-150 heater core and Studebaker 6v blower--- connected the two with three inch...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2019, 01:11 PM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 1,556
Re: Carburetor float hinge bracket dislodged
Update:
Mr. Charlie Armstrong (Shepherdsville, Ky) repaired the screw insert areas in my upper carb body assembly allowing the float hinge bracket to be attached by brass screws. The...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2019, 10:39 PM
|
|
Replies: 18
Views: 2,233
Re: Vintage clock repair ?
Dear 31 Ford
My antique Westclock auto clock is sitting boxed in the house after having failed to work following an $80.00 repair by a "reputable" clock repair person 10 to 15 years ago. Wow,...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2019, 08:58 PM
|
|
Replies: 21
Views: 2,109
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2019, 01:34 PM
|
|
Replies: 21
Views: 2,109
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-02-2019, 03:27 PM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 1,773
Re: Tillotson versus Zenith carburetor
Marvel, Tillotson, and Zenith all seem to be good carburetors from my experiences with them. It's really hard to say which is best.
I remember getting good gas mileage from my Tillotsons. A little...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2019, 04:34 PM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 1,556
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2019, 12:39 PM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 1,556
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2019, 11:41 AM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 1,556
Re: Carburetor float hinge bracket dislodged
Thanks all. Sounds like in this particular instance, silver solder might work best. The carb top body is in great shape other than the bracket holes. Before the bracket separation, the carb worked...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2019, 08:21 AM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 1,556
Re: Carburetor float hinge bracket dislodged
Thanks Tiger.1000. My problem is that the bracket holes somehow don't line up with those in the carb body. The carb body holes are already oversize and oblong. The rivets will fit in the edges of the...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2019, 11:40 PM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 1,556
Carburetor float hinge bracket dislodged
Discovered a dislodged carburetor float hinge bracket as the cause of recent breakdown --- the float was just sitting in the bottom of the bowl.
Noticed that the bracket had probably been...
|
