Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:02 AM
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Re: Model A no spark
The Hammer is right. I had to clean the contacts in my fuse holder and bend the contacts for better contact. I changed over to a 30 amp circuit breaker that fits into the fuse holder. I carry...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:53 AM
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Re: Model A and T Upholsterers
If the car (or truck) has old upholstery that can be used for a pattern, then an industrial sewing machine and a little experience can be the best way to go. In my opinion, the sewing machines sold...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:48 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:44 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 372
Re: Electric Model A's
Bill, you are right that hybrids have more than one gear, although it seems like the electric motor has only one.
According to the article, in Europe Volkswagen is dropping all its manual...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 320
Re: Model A and T Upholsterers
There may be more to the story than is on the surface. I am a little suspicious. I would get the Classtique side before making any conclusions.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 372
Re: Electric Model A's
On a side note, there was an article in the news today about how manual gear shifting is going the way of the dodo bird. EV's have only one gear and no shifting. Same with hybrid vehicles. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 372
Electric Model A's
A Model A that has been converted to electric drive is advertised today on Craigslist, Vancouver. It looks like a nice installation. One gear drive, no shifting, as is the case with all EV's.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Timing gears
Don't buy the cardboard ones.
Cardboard gear $1.69
Styrofoam gear $0.39
Cast concrete gear $4.99
3D printed gear, including labor $195
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 411
Re: Fuse blowing
Sounds like the cutout is bad. Is it the old mechanical type or an electronic type?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,299
Re: Model A no spark
The ammeter and ignition switch should be tested under current. Sometimes voltage will pass with no current but high resistance will block the voltage when there is any current. Lots of things to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 723
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion
I ran a very stock 1930 coupe, with 3.78 gears, in the 1960's all over California. I drove at 50 to 55. I got passed by the trucks on the flats but passed the same trucks on grades. Going down...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 357
Re: Pressure plates
I think that a lot depends on the condition of the one that gets rebuilt. If there were major issues with the old one then the rebuilt one may inherit the issues. When buying a rebuilt pressure...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 367
Re: pop up ads
In Firefox, you click on File at the top and then scroll down to New Private Window.
Firefox has a lot of security features that are not found on other browsers. It will stop me from opening a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 280
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 294
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 411
Re: Fuse blowing
Here is something that may help: https://www.mafca.com/downloads/Seminars/2018%20Reno%20Electrical%20System%20Alex%20Janke.pdf
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 367
Re: pop up ads
If you are not logged on there are ads. You can get an application to put on your computer or change a setting to stop all pop up ads. You can also use a private window on your browser that will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 294
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 411
Re: Fuse blowing
There are several possible sources of shorts. The junction box as Tom said but also the sockets for the headlights. Methodically go through the wiring to find the short. Disconnect everything and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 537
Re: Holes not lined up on Universal Housing
The clam shell was changed in June of 1929 when the ear (lug) on top was eliminated from production. See the Service Bulletins page 350 (page 125 in the book), figure 713. The old design and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,756
Re: How to grease leaf springs?
I have the exact same tool that Henry's Lady's Man uses. I used it to grease the front springs in my Fordor about a week ago and it made quite a bit of difference. The springs actually moved when...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 344
Re: valve clearence , B motor
Valve clearance has to do with how things change with temperature and how the cam was ground. Some have a ramp that closes up the gap so that the tappet noise is reduced, and some don't. I would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 625
Re: Peep mirrors
Many many years ago, before the internet, there were articles in the magazines about how the vibration pattern in your rear view mirror could be used to analyze your engine. A certain pattern, say a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 625
Re: Peep mirrors
I don't know if this will help, but a good way to adjust side mirrors is to have them pointing towards your blind spots. The rear view mirror in the center of inside the car will let you see behind...
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