Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2016, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 12
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Water out the overflow???
I run my 30 Roadster all day at 30 mph never loose a drop of coolant. Runner at 50 for 30 minutes down a gallon!!
compression-- 70 to 80 psi. each cyl 5.5 Snyder head
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2016, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,956
Title--What does your state do??
I live in Minnesota I have a 1930 Model A frame that I bought in Missouri with a bill of sale, it never had a title.
How did or does your state verify the serial number on the frame? ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2016, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 14,651
Body removal-install 2 men
How do you guys remove-install a model A tub with 2 men? Trying to get 4-6 guys together at the same time is near impossible or too expensive----beer is not cheap anymore!!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2015, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,702
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2015, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,702
Minnesota title inspection
In Minnesota the inspector must see the serial number stamped on the frame....On a Model A the number is under the body cowl when the car is assembled....Is there a alternate?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2015, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,370
Re: Rumble Trouble!!!
Rusty,
I should have called you to get the answer!! Hope you had a good Christmas. The Brookville panel is 9.5 inches tall, are the factory panels the same height?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2015, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,370
Rumble Trouble!!!
I converted my Brookville 29 body from trunk to rumble seat. I put in the curved rumble rear panel and now the panel below the rumble lid "bowes out"---see the pic--I can push it in with my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2015, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,229
Rumble Hinges--Attaching
I have a repro 29 deck lid I would like to convert to a rumble seat. What kind of fasteners work to attach the hinges to the deck lid? Are "D" nuts still available?
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Forum: Model-A
10-30-2015, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 0
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2015, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,282
What am I missing?
What do the 2 windshield bolts in the stancheons attach to on the body. I have a Brookville 29 Roadster body. There seems to be a large nut plate or something missing.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2015, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,311
29 Roadster body blocks
How thick is the rubber that goes under the blocks??? The rear-most blocks have a taper cut into it on one corner ---which way does it face. I get my body next week!!!!
Sorry,, it is a 28 Roadster
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2015, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,142
Intermix Speedo-Cable?
I have a October 1930 chassis and a oval speedo. Will I have a problem using a early cable with late speedo drive? Where the drives the same?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2015, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,147
What is it supposed to sound like?
I have a running chassis that I need a Model A expert to listen to when running. I do not know whatare normal sounds: at idle-acceleration or high speed. I live in the Minneapolis-St. Paul ,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2015, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,168
Timing with a B distributer
What should I set my "Starting" timing at with a "B" centrif advance distributer installed in my Banger A?
At 2000 rpm what should my total advance be? I installed a degree wheel like newer cars...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2015, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,044
Total Advance---or Retard?
I marked TDC on the front pully when I had the head off--I installed a NU--REX timiing indicator bracket to view the timing when then lever is down or up. How many degrees should it be retarded at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2015, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,546
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2015, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,612
HELP for a Rookie!! oil press and ign timing
I put a 0-15 psi gage in the port by the pump housing---at idle 0 psi, as I rev it goes up, then back to 0 at idle-----?
Installed a B dist. with centrif advance---Idle timing should be??--I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2015, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,405
Re: Egg Shaped Piston Journals
I checked #1 journal and it is .001 out of round. With conn at bottom of stroke, it is bigger. .001 smaller about 2 o clock position. I will set this one at .002 and see if it binds...At what...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2015, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,405
Egg Shaped Piston Journals
I suspect my crank journals are egg shaped. At what postion should I plasti-gage to get a runable tightness?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2015, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,098
Re: Barely turns!!---Normal??
I was told this is a "Sears" engine!!! it was red!! I reshimmed #2 and got close to a .002 with the plasti ( at the bottom of the stroke)--tightened to 42 ft lbs---to tight!! All others loose.. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2015, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,098
Re: Barely turns!!---Normal??
Thanks for all the good advice. I think .001 is to tight and the journals are not round. I will go for .001-75 and should free up---will let you all know----
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2015, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,098
Re: Barely turns!!---Normal??
engine ran ok when I got it.---low compression 45 psi. eng sat for 40 years. no ridge in cyls---finish hone- new pistons and rings. did not touch mains. Is this normal ? may have to pull to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2015, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,098
Barely turns!!---Normal??
I have 3 connecting rods plasti-gaged to .001 and connected. I can barely turn the crankshaft! Is that normal?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2015, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,397
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2015, 05:39 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,436
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