Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:42 PM
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Re: What is Engine 'Break-in'??
My Model A engine rebuilder instructed me to run for short periods of 10 minutes and then a cool down. The explanation was the rope rear seal would burn if run for too long, that it needed to seat...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Lifetime of Distributor Points ?
There are follow-ups to Brent's answer.
If you are paying someone to do the work, it then is a case of the cost of labor to dress the points vs the cost of new points. At $100/hr shop rate (the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2021, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,136
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2021, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,888
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2021, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,136
Re: two tooth steering box lubrication
I have Penrite, and there's a Tractor Suppply store near enough I can get some 00 grease.
If someone that has some JD Cornhead grease will mail me some, I'll perform some comparative tests. I'm...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2021, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Steering Wobble Troubleshooting
You video cuts out at an important part, a good view of a well lit pitman arm as you wobble the steering. You want to ascertain how much play there is in the sector shaft bushings. Does the square...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2021, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,213
Re: Synthetic Oil for Model A
What am I missing here? Any modern ashless dispersant oil, ie detergent oil, will hold particles in suspension and sludge does not form. We are all changing our oil at very short intervals.
Is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2021, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,733
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2021, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 698
Re: Model A Shock
And here I thought this was going to be about the $15,000 paint quote mentioned in another thread...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2021, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,136
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2021, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,733
Re: Wrap the steering wheel with rope?
Wow, sounds classy. OK. Once you've found a wrap style you like (There are several) look into a turks head knot to both hide a loose end and mark 12 o'clock on the wheel.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2021, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 288
Re: Gauge cork.
Do tell us in a few years how that cork holds up. This could be groundbreaking. Are we talking Californian or French champagne?
"Do you have any Grey Poupon?"
"Mais ouis, and my gauge cork is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2021, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,733
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2021, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,481
Re: Model A Aircraft Kit
Interesting.
A few other differences:
Aircraft engines are rated and constructed to operate at 75% power for ~90% of their operating life, car engines are not.
When an aircraft engine fails...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2021, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,481
Re: Model A Aircraft Kit
A sport license limits you to small, slow, fixed gear, fixed prop aircraft below 1,320 lbs (600 kg) gross takeoff weight. So that means for 2 180 lb guys and 20 gallons fuel, (120 lbs) you have 840...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2021, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,481
Re: Model A Aircraft Kit
I dunno. For what it would cost to get a rebuilt and airworthy Model A engine, buy the kit and build it, why not just spend 20k on a nice used Cessna 150? Better resale, 2 seats, 100kts on a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2021, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,242
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2021, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,242
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2021, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 635
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2021, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 3,568
Re: A question for old guys
Wait, that's plural???
My role model was a farmer neighbor that made it to 96. In his 80s he was still driving tractors and working the land. He'd be out working quite early, earlier than I got...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2021, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,017
Re: Noise from oil pan?
What about putting it on a lift and running it in neutral while a good mechanic listens and watches from right under it?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2021, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 3,568
Re: A question for old guys
I'm not there yet, but I think keeping moving is a huge ingredient. I am way more active than many of my peers. When that isn't effective any longer, I'd look for a lift and shop that would be DIY...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2021, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,182
Re: Engine Oil
There are 2 reasons oil needs to be changed: Dirt and thermal stress. Not sure how re-refined oil addresses the thermal changes, but I can't believe it's going to be as good.
On chainsaw bar...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2021, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 635
Re: Need Carb Cleaned or Rebuild
6 months is old for today's ethanol blended gas if you haven't stabilized it. I'd drain the tank (Through a coffee filter) and put it in your daily driver. Put a gallon or 2 of fresh gas in the A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2021, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,386
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