Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2023, 03:24 PM
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Re: Model A looses power
Well...Pulled the timing cover off expecting to replace the cam spring and noted the Idiot who rebuilt the engine evidently didn't torque the timing gear (oh wait, that's me...). The timing gear was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2023, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,842
Re: Model A looses power
Hopefully I'll be getting the Timing gear and coil today. I already have the hood and radiator pulled to give me more access.
The tank is as clean as it gets (no leaves or pulled sealant)
I will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2023, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,842
Re: Model A looses power
Thank you, I have a new aluminum timing gear on order from Snyders along with a new coil.
I was reading on the ford barn about "Cam Walk" so I ordered a new plunger and spring to go with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2023, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,842
Re: Model A looses power
Well, about getting the Model A problem resolved.....
I went to a local car show, just over 20 miles away and it ran great going to the show. Coming home, I went about 15 miles and it decided to do...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2023, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,842
Re: Model A looses power
I wanted to thank everyone for their inputs. Its running better than ever - more power and a lot smoother.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2023, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,842
Re: Model A looses power
The Exhaust Manifold Gasket has been replaced, I installed a different (not warped) exhaust manifold replaced the float valve and cleaned carb. The engine is now Idling faster so I had to turn it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2023, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,842
Re: Model A looses power
Here is what I have done so far:
- I drained the gas and installed a pencil filter in the tank
- Replaced the Condenser
- Removed and cleaned the carb and in doing so replaced the float valve...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2023, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,842
Re: Model A looses power
- I just ordered a new float valve to see if that helps with the fuel dripping, thanks for that suggestion.
- As for the pencil filter, I was kicking myself, when I put it back together and made...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2023, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,842
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2023, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,842
Re: Model A looses power
Thank you for the replies, I will re-clean the carb with the wire as suggested tomorrow night.
As for the Gas Cap, that was one of my thoughts as well, but running with the gas cap removed gave...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2023, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,842
Model A looses power
I recently put my Model A on the road after several years of restoration. It seems to have been running fine for a while but I now have a stange issue that I'm trying to figure out and I'm looking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2023, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Re: Generator not charging?
Sorry for the delay in getting back, It looks like the bad ground may be the culprit (or it could be the old brittle wires). But I only had a short time to work on it the other night. It looks to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2023, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2023, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Generator not charging?
I'm having a strange charging issue; I looked at the Amp meter in the cab and it is not showing a charge (0 Amps). I took it for a short drive and still the Amp meter shows zero - when I turn on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2022, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,872
Re: steering box removal
I tried to do it without removing the starter - big mistake and didn't work - I did manage scar up my engine plate and spend an hour or two of wasted time. Reading the Les Andrews book first would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2022, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 8,119
Re: You ever do something really STUPID?
I was using paint stripper to strip the paint off of my front fender of a AA I was restoring. I was smart and put plastic sheets over the make-shift bench made out of some plastic saw horses and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2022, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,271
Shortages everywhere
I am in the process of restoring my RPU. During my restoration project I am finding a lot of places are out of stock on a many of their parts. I know with Covid and shipping issues its difficult...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2022, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 48
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2020, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,898
Re: Hard turning with new pistons
Well I tore everything back down and put it together once again to find it was still too tight. I decided to look at my old pictures (Glad I take pictures every step of the way) to find I installed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2020, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,898
Re: Hard turning with new pistons
- Thank you about the note on if the crank is reground, the babits will need replacing. I was trying to keep away from rebabiting the engine.
- I'm looking to see the clearance from the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2020, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,898
Re: Hard turning with new pistons
No, the crank wasn't turned prior to starting. I guess that will be the next thing I will need to have done just to make sure that is not the issue.
Thank you for the advice
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2020, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,898
Re: Hard turning with new pistons
- Bob, as for the machinist having the pistons, yes he measured them and said it was right on.
- Paul, as for Assembly Lube, yes I used it through out the installation on everything.
- For the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2020, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,898
Hard turning with new pistons
first time posting in a long while, so please bear with me...
I have a question regarding rebuilding my engine. I purchased my RPU as a basket case, and never had the engine run since it it was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2017, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,821
Re: 1930 Roadster Seat frame
Same as DeSolid, I am also looking to restore a basket case, mine is a 29 Roadster Pickup. I am also having a hard time seeing how the seat springs/seat looks when together. My bottom springs are a...
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