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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-04-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,024
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: Foam in Anti-freeze

I had a similar experience years ago and switched to Sierra and no foam. Sierra is no longer available at the parts stores in our area. The last I needed I had to order through Amazon. If I am on...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-31-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,412
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: Burtz high compressinon head 6.5:1

Does anybody know the torque specs on the Burtz head? I would think same as the snyder or original heads?

UPDATE: I found in the Burtz Builder Guide torque is started from the back of the motor...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-31-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,412
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: Burtz high compressinon head 6.5:1

I talked to Shaun at FS Ignitions. He is telling me that the Burtz 6.5-1 head should be run at about 18-20 degrees.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-23-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 819
Posted By C1Nelson
Bad Inner Tubes/Ruined Tires or Tubeless

A friend of mine recently drove to the Florida Keys from Idaho in one of his Model A’s. While coming home in Arkansas he experienced failure of inner tubes that he had purchased through Coker when he...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-01-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: Removing Spare with Luggage Rack

Thanks for the info guys. Looks like I need to weld in a piece to each bracket.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-01-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By C1Nelson
Removing Spare with Luggage Rack

I bought a 30 roadster with a rear mounted spare and a luggage rack and trunk.

Attempted to remove the spare from the mount and there is not enough room to pull the tire out of the space without...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-27-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,897
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: Starting a Road Trip to Alaska

Did a 29 day road trip on a Goldwing MC about 8 years ago from Idaho to Anchorage and back. Rented a motorhome in Alaska for a week and toured a bit when the wife flew up. Would love to do that trip...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-14-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,639
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: No Lights or Horn

I believe the left post on the terminal box is the driver side of the box. Is that correct ?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-14-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,639
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: No Lights or Horn

Truck starts and runs great. I grounded the battery at the frame by the battery and an additional cable to the top of the transmission and scraped off all paint under the cable at each location....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-14-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,639
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: No Lights or Horn

I will check to see if there is a nylon washer at the alternator. I had not thought of this possibility. Thanks
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-12-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,639
Posted By C1Nelson
No Lights or Horn

1930 CCPU I have no lights or horn. The truck does start and run. Two days ago I installed an older brand new wire harness from Snyders that I have had for several years and the headlight wires and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2023, 01:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,695
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: Preferred parts vendors

I choose a vendor based on 1. Quality of service 2. Fast turnaround of filling the order, 3. Least amount of delivery time to Idaho 4. Price. Initially I used vendors near the east coast and it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-29-2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,665
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: Burtz Engine

Thanks for the heads up. I recently met Leonard in So Cal and he is building two motors for me and my friend soon. It would save me some Cal tax money.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-29-2023, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,665
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: Burtz Engine

I buy a lot of parts from Steve at Berts Model A Store and I asked him if he would be available to build a motor for me using the Burtz motor, etc. He said yes at a later date. I know they build...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-29-2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 830
Posted By C1Nelson
1930 CCPU Door Hinges How to Install

Starting to put together a basket case 30 CCPU. As I look at the door edge I am trying to understand how to attach the hinges. I see three holes instead of something to thread the screws into. I was...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-23-2023, 11:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,541
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: Radiator Cap Won't fit into the grill shell

Measure the height of the neck. I had a repo radiator on a car that the neck was not as tall as other radiators. I found a taller neck on an older radiator that the cap would fit on. I heated the old...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-23-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,584
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: oil question

Shell Rotella T 15-40 in the white jug?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-23-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,927
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: MAC's & Cartouche

Ecklers, Mac’s were difficult to work with when you had something that was not correct that they sent. 6-8 weeks to get refunds. Personally I am glad to see them gone. I have had much better...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-23-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,622
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: Greasing the u-joint

If someone has installed a Mitchell overdrive the original torque tube is removed and new tubes installed. The speedo turtle on the old torque tube is gone as the speedo cable connects at the OD...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-23-2023, 10:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,780
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: Mitchell Overdrive

On most GL5 oil bottles it states not to be used in manual transmissions. I think because the GL5 formula is corrosive to the synchros. Is this only the older transmissions? Any thoughts ?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 792
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: 1930 pickup rear fender wood spacer?

Thanks guys. I guess worried about missing blocks and there should not be any.

I appreciate the help.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2023, 08:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 792
Posted By C1Nelson
1930 pickup rear fender wood spacer?

Getting ready to install rear fenders on a 30 closed cab pickup. The metal spacers are on the bed but I seem to recall there was a wood block about 3/4” thick 6” long and about 2 “ tall between the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 677
Posted By C1Nelson
30 CCPU Bed Mounting and webbing

Putting together a ccpu that came to me unassembled. I am getting ready to mount the cab and the bed. I have a couple of questions.

I have seen discussions that the webbing is run the entire...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,193
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: pickup box mounting

Did you ever publish a guide book?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2022, 06:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,961
Posted By C1Nelson
Re: Fender rubbers

They kind of look like the rubber washers that come with modern shock absorbers? In San Dimas California there is a old ford parts store. They have some NOS and a bunch of used stuff. Early Ford...
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