Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2024, 02:53 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2023, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,256
Re: Radial Inner Tubes vs regular tubes
One of our club members installed bias ply tubes in his radial tires.. It was a disaster. At least 6 of them failed. The flexing of the tire rubbed holes in the tubes to the point they failed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,518
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2023, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,871
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2023, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 727
Re: Generator/Alternator
"If you do put in an alternator you must disconnect the battery from the circuit or will run down your battery as the alternator draws current to energize the field."
If the back resistance in one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2023, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 714
Re: 1930 e brake return spring
The ebrake rods have springs on them. They pull the rods and lever back to normal. No separate return spring for the brake lever.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2023, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,221
Re: Cork rear main seal opinions?
They seem to work great for a few hundred miles then they have the tendency to leak. And some times pretty bad. We just had one reversed. Welded the slinger back on the shaft and put it back like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2023, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
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Forum: Early V8
06-01-2023, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 300
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2023, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Re: no power at coil
You did a good job on the 1st distributor. Go back to the 2nd distributor you rebuilt and look closely where the wire coming up from the lower plate is attached to the points. Make sure it is not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2023, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,834
Re: Major rear main oil leak
We had the same problem with the modern seal modification. In less than 5K miles on a new rebuild it leaked very bad. You don't want to know how it was fixed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2023, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,466
Re: 6 volts to coil constant
Oldspert, based on the tests you ran with the volt meter your car is still wired as it was originally. The wringing diagram on post 4 is correct for your car.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2023, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,320
Re: Cross Country in a Model A
5 couples in our Model A club have taken 3 trips out to the East coast (Carolinas) from Austin in the past 3/4 years. Branson, Nashville, DC, Kentucky. Usually 2 or 3 weeks long. Trips are planned...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2023, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,486
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2023, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,252
Re: Model a head on model b engine
Agree with posts 5 &7. Had a couple in my shop that leaked using Best Copper gaskets. Plugging the holes stopped the leaks. Agree, it is not necessary to plug the holes unless the gasket leaks....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2023, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: A head on B engine
Yes a Model A head will fit a B engine. A good choice would be a 6:1 High Compression Head. Don't forget to plug the "Steam" holes in the block.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2023, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,252
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2023, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,745
Re: Driveshaft housing
I can't tell the year of the gas tank by looking at the picture. Perhaps someone else can.
"instrument panel that fits the oval speedometer."
Try to put the instrument panel on the gas tank....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2023, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,726
Re: Marvel Schebler vs B Zenith
On a 4k trip my 30 TS with 6:1 Head, Stipe 340, oversize intakes, Balanced crank, 25%OD, AC and a B carb averaged 19 to 21 mpg. If B carbs get poorer mileage I have not experienced it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2023, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,745
Re: Driveshaft housing
"Could the Briggs 1931 body have an oval speedometer?" No.
Only if it has a '30 fuel tank.
If the instrument panel will fit the fuel tank it is a early '30 tank.
Oval and Round instrument panels...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2023, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,745
Re: Driveshaft housing
"with original wood on the underside of body."
Are you speaking of wood blocks or other wood like sills?
Is this a Slant Windshield car?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2023, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,745
Re: Driveshaft housing
That speedometer (oval) was used until about July 1930. At that time the speedometer was changed to round. If your dash plate opening requires an oval speedometer either the fuel tank has been...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2023, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,319
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2023, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,322
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2023, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,340
Re: I am now a model A owner,
You are going to be inundated with "to do" things to it. My 2 cents is to THINK first. Decide what you want the car to do.
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