Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 01:57 PM
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Re: Mitchell Overdrive
It took me a while to decide if I wanted a Mitchell O/D transmission or the O/D. I finally decided on the O/D.
I installed the Mitchell in July 2020 by myself (70 yo, Covid thing and all that)....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2021, 08:22 PM
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Re: 29 Roadster won't idle all the way down
I use a fulcrum spring similar to this. I didn't like the way a coil spring pulls back on the throttle shaft.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50987432046_0312f2590e_w.jpg
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2021, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 35
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2021, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2021, 12:59 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2021, 11:32 AM
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Re: Model A Day 2021
Good for you. I had my second shot yesterday. Feeling good today, NO side effects.
As for the "good old days"...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2021, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Oil Leak Troubleshooting
My Town Sedan had a small leak from that area. I installed a Rear Main Janitor to prevent marking my driveway https://www.brattons.com/rear-main-janitor.html
I put a feminine napkin in it to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2021, 06:37 PM
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Re: Steering Wobble Troubleshooting
It appears that someone installed a steering damper at some time to "cure" the front end wobble?? Nothing wrong with a steering damper, just don't install it to hide a problem.
And as mentioned...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2021, 02:31 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2021, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: 29 Roadster won't idle all the way down
While you're lubing the linkage check your return spring for binding.
Also check to ensure the linkage is allowing the carb butterfly to travel all the way closed. I recently installed a Marvel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2021, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Water pump "studs"
That's what I'm talking about!! I can't even remember the last time someone "inspected" my water pump bolt/studs. :rolleyes::rolleyes:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2021, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,866
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2021, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,709
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2021, 04:16 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2021, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Temperature Gauge
Ensure you check the accuracy of that temperature gauge. Last cheap-o gauge I had read ~20-30°F off.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2021, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Can't get engine to idle down
Check for vacuum/air leaks. I recently had a carburetor (a brand new Zenith, no less!!) with excessive throttle shaft clearance that I was having high idle problems with. An oversize shaft cured the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2021, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Lug nut
From the Urban Dictionary
TOP DEFINITION
Lugnut
A Weird and Lame ass individual
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2021, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2021, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Leaky roof
Not an answer to the OP's question but Tom's 3½ year old responce is what I do (or don't do?? :p).
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2021, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2021, 11:24 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2021, 02:15 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2021, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Gas seepage at steering column
I agree it should be repaired correctly. But in the mean time I would suggest installing a late model steering support that mounts behind the dash rail and eliminate the original support that mounts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2021, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 29
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