Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-05-2023, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 5,497
Re: How Old Is Too Old?
I agree that the numerical age is unimportant. Physiologic age obviously doesn't keep octogenarians and nonagenarians out of cars. IMHO, the most important thing is mental age: if you have any...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2023, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 799
Re: Turn signal problem
Comments appreciated.
I've wondered about the grease, but I didn't know how to fully remove it and if the grease is the problem I'd assume it must be totally removed.
I have tried to check all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2023, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 799
Turn signal problem
Indicator light does not flash, but is faintly glowing all the time! Turn signals work as expected when lever moved.
I have this in my ‘29 Town sedan. No problem for many years, until recently....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2022, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,174
Re: ? replace horn wire witrhout removing rod?
I did it ! The horn works !
I pulled up the rod about 12 inches so I could remove horn button (undo the prongs).
Kit from Snyders had wire with horn button contact end installed.
Threaded wire...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-23-2022, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,174
? replace horn wire witrhout removing rod?
My horn wire literally fell put after removing light switch. Rod won't come out without moving the steering column. Why can't I replace the wire without moving the steering column? (It looks as if I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2022, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
Collateral Signal Stat problem
A collateral Signal Stat problem: my red warning light stays on when flasher off and warning flasher switch "off". Green turn signal light works fine and when it should.
Red light on unless...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2022, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,087
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2022, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 842
won't run
“29 starts with difficulty,” runs” and sputters irregularly for a minute, then dies. Problem may have existed to a minor degree before head gasket replaced for leak but seems worse now. Spark...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2021, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,607
Re: wrong rotor position
Hopefully images attached which show rotor and rotor off under circumstances of points open and closed
I do believe that I know how to set timing and have done it repeatedly.The cam is held...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2021, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,607
Re: wrong rotor position
Hopefully images attached which show rotor and rotor off under circumstances of points open and closed
I do believe that I know how to set timing and have done it repeatedly.The cam is held...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2021, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,607
Re: wrong rotor position
I'm trying to post images per alexiskai - that might help, but I haven't figured out how to get my images into the post yet. I'm working on it
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2021, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,607
Re: wrong rotor position
I have attempted re-timing the distributor with the spark lever all the way up. I have used a test light in the process. The distributor is the one that has worked flawlessly in the past. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2021, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,607
wrong rotor position
Distributor rotor points between the contact points in the distributor body when at TDC as determined by timing gear indent. At this time the points are open. What is wrong?
Background: car ran...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2021, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,261
Re: runs rough after head gasket replaced
Neither manifold nor carb were touched since it ran perfectly. I lack an adapter for the compression test so I’ll look for (or create) one to do it; I lack equipment for the leak-down test so I will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2021, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,261
Re: runs rough after head gasket replaced
I did regap the points after replacing the head gasket. I can do it again.
The issue of distributor shaft rubbing on the gasket is something did not consider since the shaft seemed to be free ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2021, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,261
runs rough after head gasket replaced
Car runs rough after I replaced head gasket. Starts right away. Very rough at idle; Needs lots of spark advance and some throttle to run a bit better.
Head gasket replaced because oil leaking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2021, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 764
engine numbers
Do all Model A engine numbers include a letter and or a star?
What if an engine has only numbers?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-08-2020, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,884
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2020, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,884
horn blows while driving
Horn on my '29 sounds intermittently while driving; Sometimes a lot, sometimes just a bit of sound. Recent onset of problem. How should I troubleshoot this? -or is this a common problem with an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2020, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 662
Re-install hubcap cap
I removed hubcap stainless cap on my ‘39. Didn't work with air but mechanical removal stretched it. The stretch is not apparent to the eye and the cap looks great but it only loosely fits. How can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2020, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 7,356
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2019, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,531
noise when coasting
I developed a noise under the car when coasting - not all the time, but a lot . (low speed -I'm afraid to go faster now that I hear this)
The noise stops when I depress the clutch.Sort of bap-bap...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2018, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,240
Re: voltage drops and hot resistor
Problem resolved! Wire and resistor deliver 6.1 volts to the wire detached from the coil!
Obviously I failed the electricity part of physics class.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2018, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,240
voltage drops and hot resistor
Problem:low voltage at coil (2.6)
Voltage at left of resistor=6.1; to right of resistor =2.9 Resistor hot within 30 sec. All measurements with engine cold, not running
Question: Should the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2018, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,354
stalling when at operating temp
New Problem: ‘39 stalls when it gets warm; restarts after 5-10 min and good until temp back up. Before stall, usually at stop or low engine speed, it may sputter a bit (inconsistent).
Info so...
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