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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 08:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 339
Posted By Big hammer
Re: 1931 Victoria Front Pass Window Problems

And you may ask how could the glass move in the channel throwing it off? Doors slammed shut, vibration ...... The glass sits in the channel is a friction fit!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 08:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 505
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Taillight fender hole.

I measured twice and still the rh light didn't look right, it was close so I stepped back and adjusted the rh light to look right. I used a level and a long straight edge and taped the light to the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-03-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 752
Posted By Big hammer
Re: 28, 29 vs 30,31 What do you like any why?

I wanted a deuce coupe (50years ago) settled for a 31, I lean towards 30-31 BUT it depends on the body style. If your wanting to give me a 28-29 I'll take it any body style
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,888
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Do you have any pin up girls with your Model A?

When I escape to the garage the females come into the garage looking to get things fixed !
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2021, 08:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 823
Posted By Big hammer
Re: RH Drive Model A

Thank you for posting your picture, I've never seen a RHD in person.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-01-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 649
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Battery warmer

Sorry you where suffering at 42*F , your battery shouldn't go dead in two days, find the discharge or remove a battery cable ! Years ago I placed a trouble light by my battery because of ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-01-2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 594
Posted By Big hammer
Re: 29 Model A no spark on 2-4

She fired for a second ! When your battery is charged, open the GAV one turn and pulling out on it will choke the engine. Pull it and hold it closed for 2-3 engine cranks and then release, hopefully...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-28-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 867
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Tudor Window Felts

Yep those rear quarter window are a pain! BUT soooo nice when your finished !
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-28-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 932
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Headlight bulbs

I agree with those #€ŁĄ modern auto's with blinding head lights!!! Some when they are behind you it seams to have a flat spot when they bounce a little it's like a strobe light !! And the new Ford...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2021, 09:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 636
Posted By Big hammer
Re: hange in Evaoprust formulation?

Don't put the lid back on your container to store slightly used Evaporust, it kills it, I've put a hole in the cap with a short piece of vacuum hose to let the Evaporust breath. Mark the level and if...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2021, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 359
Posted By Big hammer
Re: 29 Roadster won't idle all the way down

After lubing and it still won't idle down with out help, you may need to change the return spring on the linkage, after 90 years it may getting weak.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2021, 08:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,042
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Oil Leak Troubleshooting

It could be leaking a bit from the rear main or camshaft, drive it or remove some oil down to just above the L lower mark on the dip stick and see if this helps or slows the leak. When the rear main...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2021, 07:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 867
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Tudor Window Felts

Can you squeeze the channels a bit? I did this with my L31 Tudor when I first got it as a teenager. That work for awhile until I replaced the felt channels, in the Tudor rear windows the first one...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2021, 07:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 903
Posted By Big hammer
Re: How to clean the rust & crud from the engine without running it through the radia

Evaporust works better when the Evaporust is warm, 80 *F or above, I'am not sure what the maximum temperature should be?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2021, 07:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 390
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Interior some light

Soooooo what are you doing in your car that you need more lighting ? It's more fun feeling around in the dark! My L 31 Tudor originally didn't come a light but some one before me installed a light in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-23-2021, 09:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,271
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Snow Chains

1970 when my A was a daily driver, it had 6.50 x16 tires that when we'll in snow but not good on ice. Leaving school one day with ice on the roads, I turn a corner and around I went stuck against a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-21-2021, 09:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 882
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Looking a a 30-31 Model A title

Talk to the Ill DMV see what they say, it sounds like your going to build a car out of parts? You need bill of sale for parts to build a car, I believe. Might be the same as a home built trailer,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-21-2021, 09:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,151
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Looking for opinions - compression low on 2 & 3

Also DONT use 120psi shop air, use air regulated to 60psi max! Check with a local automotive parts store for a leak down tester for rent!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-20-2021, 08:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,813
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Birthday present

OUCH ! Insurance claim? Hope you had a good outing before the incident
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2021, 07:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 681
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Can't get engine to idle down

x-2 :)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 681
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Can't get engine to idle down

Disconnect the linkage from the carburetor and see if the throttle closes! You may have bent the linkage removing/ installing your engine. You could hold the arm on the carburetor closed with a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-14-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 659
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Original interior?

Sorry it's not original. But that's OK if your happy with it, if it smells bad or is dirty clean it or have it cleaned, it's not original so your not going to hurt the value of your car.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-14-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,126
Posted By Big hammer
Re: lincon brakes

Randy Gross advertise here and swap meet ! All of model A suppliers also sell the cast iron drums and new shoes.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-14-2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 996
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Painting black insert in 30/31 instrument panel

A slow drying self leveling paint will turn out good. I saw an old truck that was painted with a brush that turned out very good, not a 10 thousand paint job. He used a brush able enamel paint. If...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-14-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,218
Posted By Big hammer
Re: Stud removal; broken stud process Q.

Snapped off drill bit in a broken stud ain't good, good that you now have asked for help! You need to find a welder / shop who can remove the broken stud without doing more damage. A washer on the...
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