Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2024, 10:29 PM
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Re: Pace maker and the Model A
I had quadruple bypass in 2003, 2 heart attacks in 2015 with CPR administered after the 2nd one.
Further complications gave me the choice of/or not of having a Boston Scientific defibrillator ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2023, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 20
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Re: wheel lug nuts
8 yrs ago I put the washers on all four wheels of my Early 30 Tudor..
Very, very unsafe in my experience. They loosened !
After about a 5 mile ride I 'luckily' returned to my
garage and took...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2023, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,984
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2023, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,984
New gas valve replacement...
Should I use Yellow PTFE gas line thread seal tape or just hand tighten as Paul Shinn does on his fuel line 'replacement' video.
I am installing an A-09189-a valve and an A-09194 filter.
Present...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2022, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,090
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2022, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,910
Re: Lucas tires
My Lucas tires and Lucas inner tubes are holding up fine, even in the AZ desert heat !!!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2022, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,633
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2021, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,348
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2021, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,348
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2021, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,348
Radius ball cap nuts...
In my Red Model A Vol. I Mechanics Handbook page 1-331 lower right diagram...
my question is re: the two 7/16-20 nuts.
Are the two nuts fastened tightly or loose.
Mine are a tad loose and they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2021, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,678
Re: Storage for summer
Thanks for the 'civil' replies.I'vr been alternating empty/full tank storage for 58 years ownership of my A.
2 float replacements in that time period and tank is fine.
This year I'll go full with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2021, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,678
Storage for summer
I leave Bullhead City, AZ each summer because of the heat and return in the middle of Sept. My A is garaged stored year around.
For the last 10 years I have been either emptying my fuel system...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2021, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,638
Re: speedometer
Papanick did a very fine job with my speedometer.
Very quick turnaround and I live in AZ.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2021, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,574
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2021, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,740
Re: Radiator using water verse antifreeze
I have used Red Line Water Wetter since 2001 with no problems and 'it' stays quite clear. I switch 'it' once a year.
However, I live in Bullhead City, AZ which reaches 126 degrees in the summer.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-21-2020, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,460
Distributor Body Electrodes
Question:
Is there a preference in using a distributor body with brass electrodes over a body with steel electrodes?
I have been using one with brass since 1963. No problem.
I 'discovered' a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2020, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,327
Re: 6 volt group 1 battery
I bought one at Tractor Supply last week for $107.59 including tax with a
one year warranty.
M previous battery, Interstate, only 'lasted' 10 months and had a 6 month warranty.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2020, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,937
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2020, 04:00 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2020, 12:58 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2020, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,290
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2020, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,290
New gasket for 1930 radiator cap question....
I removed the original gasket from my repro cap and my new gasket 'floats' in the cap between the copper 'gasket' and twist clamp.
Original gasket was larger and was a snug fit as it was installed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2020, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,349
Re: insurance
American Collectors Insurance thru USAA
Early 1930 Tudor
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-21-2019, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,292
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2019, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 7,913
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