Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2020, 08:12 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2020, 09:25 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2020, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,176
Re: Engine is rough when accelerating
I should also mention that when I got the car it only ran on 2 cylinders and found 1 and 4 exhaust valves stuck. I sprayed carb cleaner and pb blaster on the valves and got them unstuck. I think...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2020, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Engine is rough when accelerating
Mine ran the same as you describe. I did all.the same things you tried. I tuned it up went through the carb and it still didn't run right off idle. The GAV had no effect when adjusted even after...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2020, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Engine is rough when accelerating
Mine ran the same why you describe. It sat for.a long time. Got it running and it was ran on 2 cylinders and was back firing found 2 exhaust valves stuck open. Got them unstuck and it ran on all 4...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2019, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Clutch pedal
I think I have my clutch issue solved. I got a new collar and found the old one was messed with before. The new collar brought the pedal up to 1/2 inch to being even with the brake pedal. I heated...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-27-2019, 05:17 AM
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Re: Clutch pedal
It moves by hand until it gets to the fingers on the pressure plate
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-27-2019, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Clutch pedal
I can push the pedal down by hand when all is hooked up but but not the arm it's self
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2019, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Clutch pedal
It does have the correct hub. Could I have the wrong clutch arm? How could I tell if it's right?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2019, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Clutch pedal
I tried the 3/4 adjustment on the fingers and it made no difference. I tried an original wore out pressure plate.and.still.the same. The only thing I haven't changed yet is the disc. I only have this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2019, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Clutch pedal
I did check disc and it was install correct. I'm going to experiment with the fingers at 3/4. If the fingers are closer to the disc and I adjust at pedal it should release higher on the pedal. Either...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2019, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Clutch pedal
Here's what I found out tonight. I took the trans out and checked finger adjustments. They were way off. I had them with in .002 when I started. They went out of adjustment. Just by pushing in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2019, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Clutch pedal
Today after work I am pulling trans and swapping out the pressure plate. I'm glad I found this issue before had chassis all together.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2019, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Clutch pedal
I did put both new shafts in with all new bushings. That not saying they sent me the wrong one. I will check that out. Thank you for the pictures.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2019, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Clutch pedal
I did check the arm while the clutch was pushed and it didn't see any cracks. When I first started with this issue. I checked to make sure all the fingers touched the bearing evenly. They were...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2019, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Clutch pedal
This is just the chassis body is off. What I did today was put the brake pedal on also and found with collar on, the clutch pedal was an a little more an inch lower than the brake. The pedals are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2019, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Clutch pedal
With the pedal depressed the whole way down, what's the measurement between the pedal and engine mount?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2019, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Clutch pedal
Is the pedal stop supposed to hit the collar stop before pedal hits the engine mount? Seems to.me it should.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2019, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Clutch pedal
I would say yes. The pin in the bell housing is in line with the pin for the collar. The space between the collar stop and the pedal stop is almost 1/4 from each other when the pedal hits the mount....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2019, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 34
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Re: Clutch pedal
It is a 30 coupe single disc clutch. It has new pedal shaft and bushings
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2019, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 34
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Clutch pedal
Are there different clutch pedals? I'm putting the car together from.parts and the clutch pedal hits the engine mount before it gets to the stop on the shaft collar. The clutch will not disengage....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2016, 09:37 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2016, 06:05 PM
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Re: Adjustable Drag Link
I used a tie rod that got bent in the middle. Cut it too length and reused the reversed thread side and used a regular die on the other. Cheap to do and was able to repurpose an otherwise bad part.
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Forum: Model-A
01-12-2015, 10:48 PM
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FS igntion
Would like to put a 12 volt neg ground distributor in my model a.Thought maybe someone might have one they switched over to original and want to sell.If so please let me know.Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2014, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 12
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