Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 11:24 AM
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Re: Idle Mixture Screw
Yeah, I missed that. It’s a Zenith. Thanks for pointing that out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 297
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
I’ve had the car for almost 5 years, and the GAV never has done much; the car always ran fine without having to adjust the GAV. (That had me scratching my head because I’ve read quite a number of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 297
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
Yes, I did start at 1-1/2. I need to check on a possible vacuum leak.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 297
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
Hmmm… I have a vacuum wiper that never has worked all that great. A vacuum leak could be a possibility.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 297
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
Thanks. I’ll be really frank. I don’t see much difference between fully closed and three turns open. This carburetor was rebuilt by a well known rebuilder on this forum; so, I’m assuming it was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 14
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Idle Mixture Screw
I swapped out my carburetor for a rebuilt one, and I’m trying to adjust it. I’m a newbie at this. I’ve been working through the Les Andrews book, but I’m still unsure which direction is more lean and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 37
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How many miles should spark plugs last?
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. If I applied the 10,000 mile rule to Champion 3X plugs, that would get pricy. I think I’ll stay with the Champion 518s (W18s).
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,279
How many miles should spark plugs last?
The reason I was reluctant to change plugs was that I was looking for the culprit that caused the issue in the first place. I was thinking replacing the plugs could mask some other problem that I had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,279
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,279
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
Good idea. #4 was the culprit. Now, I’ll change the rest of them.
For what it’s worth, I’m moving from Motorcraft TT10 plugs to Champion 518 (W18) plugs. The electrodes on the new plugs are much...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,279
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
Wow. Interesting information.
I do recall spark plug cleaners from my teenage days. Even K-Mart sold some sort of cheapie, dumbed down device “for the masses.” I think it looked something like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,279
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,279
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
Yeah, I agree. Newer cars can run extended periods of time on plugs without maintenance. I have 108K on my 2012 Honda Odyssey plugs and 118K on my 2008 Mazda Miata plugs. I have not cleaned or gapped...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,279
How many miles should spark plugs last?
Thanks for the response. However, this is not a matter of me being cheap. I already bought a set of plugs, but I haven’t had time to install them yet. (I’m thinking the new plugs will likely “fix”...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,279
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
Was the spark plug tester somewhat similar to this?
Spark Plug Tester Dual Holes, Automotive Engine Ignition Coil Tester 0-6000rpm Working Frequency, Car Spark Tester Tool with Protective Cover...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,279
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,279
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,279
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
Good question… This is what I’ve tried.
- Swapped out coil with known good coil; still no power under load
- Swapped out condenser with known good condenser; still no power under load
- There...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,279
How many miles should spark plugs last?
I’ve cleaned the plugs in our car every 3-4 thousand miles or so. However, we’re still running the same plugs that came with car. So, that’s about 16,000 miles in a little less than 5 years. (I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 35
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 23
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spark plugs
I just bought four W18’s tonight, and our NAPA store surprisingly had them in stock, $10 apiece.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 01:57 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,134
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 06:33 PM
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