Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Question on Hooking Up Dwell Meter
I'm a very funny man...well maybe not this time...you know what they say, "if you have to explain a joke ...".
See I said I'll answer my own question...so I talked to myself.... OH well I'll...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 348
Re: Question on Hooking Up Dwell Meter
So I went back through my notes and I see the red wire (+ coil side) goes to the ignition switch where it then magically turns into the armored cable and goes to the points. So I'll answer my own...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 348
Question on Hooking Up Dwell Meter
Just for fun I wanted to get a base dwell reading. I have an old meter that says it works with 6 or 12 volts. It says for positive ground just reverse the leads so the black ground goes on the coil...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,529
Re: Car Is Shrinking........
Great thread... My wife and grandkids laugh..."Pop drives in his his socks". Yep, as soon as I get in the Roadster, off comes my footwear, sneakers or shoes or boots,,,,I can't navigate the pedals...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 651
Re: Newbie with '29 RPU
First off...welcome to the forum and the Model A world. I'll be in trouble for this with some...but not with all. ...it all depends on what you are trying to accomplish as an end game. I can't see...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 527
Re: NJ 1929 Tudor For Sale
No A/C...old time flashlight under there, and the steering column support is a dash unit not a tank unit.
Nkaminar: HA...I drove him today...I own one so I know how to drive one...you would have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 527
NJ 1929 Tudor For Sale
My friend is turning 88 and has decided to sell his Model A simply because he can't drive it too well anymore. Attached are photos...$15,500. It really is a good car. Brand new battery, literally...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,091
Re: A newbie needs help!
Charles: Great explanation of the situation involving Model A SERIAL number vs VIN. I bought my car in 2014..I never would have bought it if the NJ title didn't match exactly to that engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,091
Re: A newbie needs help!
Rashmore...you don't show your location... but I suspect everyone on this forum would travel at least 75 miles to lend a hand. Cars of this age don't have a VIN but a simple serial number....as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 136
Views: 9,468
Re: Misfire mystery
Wow you have the patients of a saint! I have little to add but be sure the distributor lock screw and jam nut are tight...you may want to be sure the screw is the correct one for Model A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,776
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2024, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,225
Re: Model A no spark
The car won't start if you lose voltage on either side of the fuse holder....with the key on. So let's think about this....key off voltage ok...key on lose voltage...seems to be a direct short...but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,225
Re: Model A no spark
Easy first step...put a jumper between the two posts on the terminal box...this bypasses a bad amp meter.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2024, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 546
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2024, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 381
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2024, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 381
Registation For 2024 MARC in NC
I have seen the full page ad in MARC Magazine but haven't seen a registration form for the Asheville Meet in NC. Looked at MARC web site too. Is the form out there yet?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2024, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,082
Re: Distributor Locking Screw, HELP!
It sounds like the above responses have helped you...Here's a tip that may or may not apply...I was at a national meet a car came to the repair tent with the threaded hole stripped in the head so the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2024, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,328
Re: Removing rear hubs
I have another hub-related question, though.
I've helped a friend fight with his. It was a car that had sat for decades.
On a car that is properly maintained and driven, are those rear hubs still...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2024, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 825
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 5,383
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,021
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 878
Re: I'm Back!
Being from NJ I did notice your absence ...but being from NJ I just assumed you got WHACKED! I decided not to ask questions I did not want answered. HHAAA Welcome back, glad you are ok.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2023, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,328
Re: ?When to Pull the Tank?
Google Vinegar and Rusty Tanks. Whatever you do don't use an electric vacuum if ANY gasoline fumes are left...it will explode.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2023, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,927
Re: Ethanol 101
For winter storage phase separation prevention is very important. Ethanol fuel is high in alcohol. Alcohol absorbs water (used as water remover back in the day). Problem is the alcohol content in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2023, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,831
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