Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2020, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,745
Re: Serious oil leak - rear main seal?
Appears to have simply been overfilled oil. My friend had taken the A to a quick oil change place! I was stunned that he would trust those guys to his A.
Regardless, by the time my friend got...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-24-2020, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,745
Re: Serious oil leak - rear main seal?
That is a very good point. I do wonder if he didn't have the dipstick in all the way and kept adding oil.
I'bee offered to go to his place and change the oil, but I think he was planning on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2020, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,745
Re: Serious oil leak - rear main seal?
I'm not sure what that is. Like I said, there are lots of non-original items on this car - it looks like they pieced things together with whatever they could find at the time.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2020, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,745
Re: Serious oil leak - rear main seal?
He hasn't had the pan off during his ownership (25 years!).
Regarding radius rod, this has been a driver quality car for 50 years. There are a number of minor modifications that have been made...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2020, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,745
Re: Serious oil leak - rear main seal?
Thanks Ryan,
I have no idea what is up with that hole in the flywheel housing. It kind of looks like a factory made hole, but I've never seen that in other model As (including the 2 in my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2020, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,745
Serious oil leak - rear main seal?
A friend brought his car over for me to help him get it running better (points were very rough and even loose). Once we got it running nicely we left it running for a while. Then I noticed a huge...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2019, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,565
Re: Scary ... What the hell happened ?
Though this is not likely the case for a Model A, since others are mentioning other vehicles they've had with the problem, here's one for you. Many years ago we had a 1974 Dodge B100 van. It would...
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Forum: Model-A
05-08-2019, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 920
Pair of Used Firestone Whitewall 19" Tires
2 Used but very nice Firestone Tires off of a Ford Model A. Whitewalls.
Fit 1930 and 1931 wheels (19"). Great tread.
These tires cost $220 each new. Use these to replace a pair of worn...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2019, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,274
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2018, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,430
Re: Help please
Certainly checking the conensor is a great idea, but I would certainly listen to Tom. His advise to me a while back was spot on - baffles had come loose in aftermarket muffler, causing blockage. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-24-2018, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 16,531
Re: Terriable backfiring
I'm not sure I saw a response to JR1967's comment about a plugged exhaust
I had a very similar condition that you have - and I did the exact same things you did to find the problem. In the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2018, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,342
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2018, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,353
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2018, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,353
Re: Surprise...no clutch.
Nope, I'm not sure at all that it is cast iron. Perhaps cast steel. Perhaps forged. Nonetheless, it is fairly substantial, yet bridle enough to crack. But, after 87 years of use, I guess I can't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2018, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,353
Surprise...no clutch.
When driving home from visiting friends last night, pushed the clutch to shift from second to third. Clutch went straight to the floor. Obviously something happened to the clutch pedal linkage. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2018, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,152
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2018, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,152
Re: Help - My A is barely running
FIXED!!!
It was plugged exhaust. A more modern muffler was on the car when I bought it, and the baffles inside the muffler collapsed and plugged the muffler. Not enough to stop it from running...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2018, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,152
Re: Help - My A is barely running
If anyone knows how to add video, I can upload a 30 second video so you can hear the sound and the engine missing. Not sure if we can do it or how to do it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2018, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,152
Re: Help - My A is barely running
OK, I'm heading out there now. I don't actually have a vacuum gauge, but will try with carb cleaner/starting fluid spray. But, I may run to store and buy a vacuum gauge.
I've thought about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2018, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,152
Re: Help - My A is barely running
Thanks. I just ordered a new distributor. The only spare I have has bad threads for popout switch.
Regarding vacuum leak, where would an A have a vacuum leak? Intake manifold?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2018, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,152
Help - My A is barely running
I've been struggling with my A for some time now, and I'm not stumped.
My 31 Roadster ran fine the first 2 years after I purchased it. Then out of the blue one time while driving, it started...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2016, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 7,715
Re: Car died will not start
I think perhaps we were seeing the end of the screw that holds the wire in place. On the overhead view looking down into the distributor cap, it looked a bit like an arc had occurred in the metal. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2016, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,172
Re: Greasing spindles
I'm not sure what your dealing with Clem, but I can tell you that Tom's trick worked for me. I used a small propane torch to heat the spindle for only 30 seconds or so, and it was enough to melt the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2016, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 15,078
Re: 30 Zenith Carb
First, glad you found the problem. It sure can be frustrating when you're looking for the solution, but it sure is rewarding when you find it.
I couldn't agree more with these two gentleman.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2016, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 7,715
Re: Car died will not start
Just now catching up on the forum, and saw your post. I think you've received very good advice ...although was also surprised that replacing the condenser was not the very first thing mentioned. ...
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