Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,445
Re: Aries Stainless Steel Muffler
Can you comment on the sound/noise level of the performance muffler; does the reduced back pressure offer a noticeable improvement in performance?
TIA, Tom
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2023, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,016
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-18-2023, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 41,703
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2023, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 14,844
Re: Does your Coupe have a Trunk or Rumble seat
Put lap seat belts in my coupe's rumble seat and quickly realized that the rumble seat is not a safe place for passengers. In a collision (with seat belts), the rumble occupant will be thrown...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2023, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,738
Re: Mystery: Tie-Rod Shock Absorber
I rebuilt the entire steering linkage on my A about one year ago. New kingpins and bushings, replaced the steering arms with renewed balls, replaced the tie rod ball with a new round one and rebuilt...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2023, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 347
Views: 202,605
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2023, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 347
Views: 202,605
Re: F150 tranny with overdrive
Since the Mitchel trans and OD unit have lifetime waits, I have been reading old posts regarding other transmission swaps. The comments about the T5 having a too low 1st and a minimal OD ratio makes...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2023, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,617
Re: juice brakes questiones
My system works just fine. The MC must be matched to the braking system. Slightly more pedal travel if a complete, catastrophic failure occurs in primary circuit. Brakes are functional. Over and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2023, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,617
Re: juice brakes questiones
Same possibility when mechanical brakes are not properly adjusted. When I purchased my A, the mechanical front brakes were not touching the drum and only the mechanical rear brakes were stopping the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2023, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 8,091
Re: European classic tyres
A little off topic. But does anyone have experience with Pirelli Stella Biancas?
https://www.lucasclassictires.com/600-16-PIRELLI-STELLA-BIANCA-60016PL.htm
Bias ply tires with a "V" speed rating....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2023, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,617
Re: juice brakes questiones
a long ways down[/I] before any breaking pressure is created in the other part of the system. If your custom application does not have enough pedal travel available to reach this point you will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2023, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,617
Re: juice brakes questiones
"If you go the dual master route, do you know the necessity of proper pedal travel?"
Just went through this exercise in the past year. The single reservoir MC that came with my hydraulic conversion...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2023, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2023, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Speedometer display bounces
When driving on very smooth roads, my speedometer display is fairly stable. Other times, the readout jumps up and down across a 10 mph range; rough roads may be the reason. Is this normal? Or, is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2023, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,023
Re: Model A rear end removal
Since you're doing your own work, the cost of shop labor is saved. You could justify buying a spreader because you saved more money that the spreader cost. And you will have more Model A friends...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2023, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,256
Re: Dies when slowing down
My vacuum wipers did not work properly so I plugged the intake manifold port for the vacuum line and my engine settled down and ran smoother. Too lean at idle with wiper line attached.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2023, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,465
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2023, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,172
Re: Model B 3 bolt water pump
Dan Price sells a B pump that includes a thermostat; Scroll down the page to see the pump.
https://www.dan4banger.com/products.html
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2022, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 7,928
Re: Off topic: If you were 18 again?
Another BSME here. As stated many times previously, corporate culture is the key to job satisfaction when working for someone. But to the question, what would I do differently if I could be young...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2021, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,618
Re: Shipping Charges
The USPS obligation is not the same as an individual paying into an IRA or a 401K. Read the content of the following link if you are interested:...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2021, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,618
Re: Shipping Charges
USPS is required to front load retirement benefit funds before they are needed by employees. This in itself is a major reason for the red ink at USPS. The US postal service is the lowest common...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2021, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,301
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2021, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,301
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2021, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,301
Re: Replace differential seals and gaskets
The above responses identify concerns that arose once I started sourcing gaskets. Some comprehensive gasket sets include pairs of varying thickness for the center section gaskets. I am of the mind...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2021, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,153
Re: Horn rod
Two things I have done:
1. Clamp the horn rod to the steering wheel so the rod is not pushed out of the column while pushing the spider into the spring. Protect the wheel with urethane pads....
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