Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2016, 02:08 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2016, 01:39 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2016, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 12
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should I worry about carbon buildup
So, after getting my '30 running and having it overheat quickly, I have rodded and flushed the radiator. I took the head off to clean the water jackets.
Now i'm wondering if I should be worried...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2016, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,416
Re: Got 'er running!
I'll be weekend warrior'ing on this project for a bit, getting things taken care of that I know need to be done. I will be in search of a club, all the knowledge and advice here is awesome, but I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2016, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 31
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Re: Got 'er running!
Mitch-
Will do. I did drain it a bit, I didn't intentionally fill it that high. I just went into thinking it would take the full gallon and before I knew it, it was full.
Thanks you for the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2016, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,416
Re: Got 'er running!
I have no thermostat installed. I did put a stocking on the upper radiator hose to catch debris. The temp guage read 190. I know it was not overflled. In fact, the problem may have been it was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2016, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,416
Re: Got 'er running!
Benson, I did have the spark lever fully retarded. Is that wrong? I have it all the way up when I start the car and then lowered it to about half, then after it idled for a minute or two I believe I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2016, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,416
Re: Got 'er running!
I did not change tranny or rear end fluid. I changed the motor oil. I will change the others before I get it on the road anymore.
I'll keep the progress posted up here as I go. Appreciate the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2016, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,416
Re: Got 'er running!
Thanks for the advice guys. It is appreciated. I think I will be in the market for a new radiator at some point, I've seen ppl rig up air compressors with a hose to pressure wash. Might give that a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2016, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2016, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 31
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Got 'er running!
Hello all. After, very slowly, doing a bit of work on the '30 Model A i've had handed down to me, I finally got her running today. :D
I am concerned about the shape of the block/radiator when it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2015, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Questions before a "first" start
Brentwood Bob - I forgot to list the return pipe from the radiator, I did buy a new one along with the other various parts cooling parts.
Sounds like I'm going to get creative with the old...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2015, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,849
Re: Questions before a "first" start
I hear you Slugs. I'll check the remaining fluid out. Really appreciate the guidance, I can't wait to get it roadworthy!
The car actually belonged to me granddad. He did a "ground up" restore...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2015, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,849
Re: Questions before a "first" start
Thank you all for the helpful responses.
The car was restored ~15 years ago. It's had probably less than 400 miles put on it since the restoration, then it sat for a long period of time.
I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2015, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,849
Questions before a "first" start
Hello all,
I'm happy to be the new owner of a '30 Model A. It has been sitting for the last decade or so. All the fluids were left in it. After disconnecting the old radiator hoses, I have found a...
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