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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-16-2024, 09:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 611
Posted By eagle
Re: Spark lever position at idle and temperature sensitivity

I have a Fordor, completely stock with Zenith and stock head. Here's how I run mine: Advance the timing lever so when pulling a hill, you hear it just start to ping. Retard it a click or two until it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2024, 02:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,913
Posted By eagle
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine

A lot of the old As that were scrapped back in the day had their engines pulled to be used as stationary engines. Used to be a common thing on the farms.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 878
Posted By eagle
Re: Why a fabric roof?

The designs of the early cars came from carriage makers and manufacturers.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,913
Posted By eagle
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine

Put them on a stand one by one. Pull the covers and head off, check the bore, bearings and for cracks. Checked good repairable engines are worth a few hundred each. Scrap the scrap. I see good...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2024, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 806
Posted By eagle
Re: Left Lights On By Mistake

An alternator will not deep charge a drained battery. Put it on a slow charger overnight or even 24 hours. Nothing like a slow, deep charge. 2 amp is perfect, preferably NOT a smart charger.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-19-2024, 09:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 879
Posted By eagle
Re: What the heck just happened ? (electrical)

The other thing that may be a possibility, could you have touched both the terminal AND the case of the cutout?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-13-2024, 11:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 692
Posted By eagle
Re: Slow starter

If you buy a farm rated battery and you treat it well, it should last for at least 8 years. Treating it properly: 1. keep it charged while sitting. This may be accomplished with a battery maintainer...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-08-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 605
Posted By eagle
Re: Need information on rebuilding A Engine

DON'T jump to conclusions. A knock does NOT necessarily mean a rebuild. No reason to pull the engine. Pull off the timing gear cover, then valve cover, then the oil pan. Check as you go. Most the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 720
Posted By eagle
Re: Turn signals - not working when engine running

Some of the electronic flashers are sensitive to the noisy ignition system on the A. There are a couple fixes for this problem. The one I like is to install a good quality filter right off of the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,673
Posted By eagle
Re: Spare Tore Covers from Tebo Barn

The OP was NOT asking if Ryan was a scam! He was asking if the AD was a scam. That is a very legit question to ask. Scammers will take a legit, reputable company and spoof their website. They will...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-24-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 950
Posted By eagle
Re: Warm-Up Time

This is definitely a case of overthinking the issue. Model As are not fragile, starting it and driving 2 miles will not hurt it. Watch the oil, if it starts to look bad change it. The A will likely...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-10-2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,183
Posted By eagle
Re: Changing the Ignition Coil

As was said above, if car is stock + to distributor.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-09-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,322
Posted By eagle
Re: Help “A” guy out.

Clean and lube the rear spring. Lots of info on here about how to. Use the search to find it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-08-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 598
Posted By eagle
Re: "29 electrical/generator failure

Look at the coil, one side of the primary terminals should have + or - by it. See which side goes to the distributor. If it is - to distributor then its negative ground, if its + going to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-03-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,100
Posted By eagle
Re: 12 conversion

If you want a good 6 volt battery, go to a farm store.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-01-2023, 12:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,694
Posted By eagle
Re: Abandoned roadster

I hate it when people look in my sheds and think they've found gold. Yeah, maybe but its MY gold. A dry shed with plenty of air movement will keep a car nicely for many decades. Some of us have plans...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-17-2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,125
Posted By eagle
Re: She’s got a great body, but.

I drilled ends, v'd crack, and JB welded a Model T head. The heads are easy enough to come by and replace so I did it mainly to give it a try. It worked and I believe still is working 12 years later....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-27-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 896
Posted By eagle
Re: 29 Radiator Shell & Radiator Fitment.

There have been lots of discussion in previous threads regarding the aluminum radiators from ebay etc. Search them and read others experience. Some have reported very good fit, good performance, some...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-12-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,324
Posted By eagle
Re: Air Filter or not

I use an original AirMaze. If you clean it once a year and then oil it, it collects a LOT of dirt. I have had no issues with it affecting my fuel/air mix. I've ran it for many years.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-24-2023, 05:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,369
Posted By eagle
Re: Second to Third Shift Point

Number one, 12-15 mph into 3rd works great for me. If you are refering to a "stumble" as a misfire, address the issue now as it will only get worse. Pull the carb and make sure its all clean, then...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-24-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 875
Posted By eagle
Re: Generator / Charging issue

At 6 amps of charging that is too high of voltage. Are you using an analog voltmeter? Have you checked it against a known good voltmeter? Is the electrolyte level up where it belongs in the battery?...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-19-2023, 06:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,117
Posted By eagle
Re: Power Issue?

Number 1, never slip the clutch. Number 2, do you have the spark lever set properly? Advance spark until you just start to hear some ping on a hard pull, then back it off a click. A steep hill is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-19-2023, 06:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,191
Posted By eagle
Re: knock during hard acceleration

Ping is your teacher. Advance the spark lever until you hear the ping, then retard a click or two until it goes away. Note the position of the lever, then dont go beyond it. Its no more complicated...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-12-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,466
Posted By eagle
Re: Remember 9/11/01

I remember Peter Jennings on the air for hours upon hours, no politics in his reporting, just his honest take, true reporting. That kind of reporting has went extinct, sadly.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-12-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 928
Posted By eagle
Re: Weathering a New Radiator cap?

I have used steel wool on "too shiny" chrome. It will polish dull chrome and dullen shiny chrome. Works for me. My A was in a building that had a fire, the chrome turned a smoky almost brasslike...
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