Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2022, 03:56 PM
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Re: Town Sedan not liking hills!
The doctor says the Town Sedan has the same problem as most 92 year old's, weak flow! The pencil filter in the gas valve was pretty much plugged and not allowing the tank to easily void. The filter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2022, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,839
Re: Town Sedan not liking hills!
I drove the A 30 miles a week ago without problems after taking it out of hibernation. My spring ritual is to grease chassis including distributer cam . The points were too close when I checked them...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2022, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Town Sedan not liking hills!
I was on a tour in the Berkshires. If I was at the bean Farm I would still be limping home. That's a 3 1/2 hour drive modern from here!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2022, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 14
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Town Sedan not liking hills!
Driving my 30 Town Sedan, stock engine, carb and ignition, on a 130 mile club tour today over some hilly terrain. Reaching the top of a long climb the engine started to stumble, felt like the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2021, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,400
Re: Clutch Disc Exploded!
The flywheel is stock Model A. The disc was from Macs with some Chinese writing on the box. I still have the disc I replaced, marked USA with 8 springs around the spline. I may reuse that one....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2021, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 20
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Clutch Disc Exploded!
Driving the 30 Town Sedan to the Belltown Motorcar Meet and suddenly I was coasting. Thought the car had slipped into neutral but would not engage any gear. After the tow home I opened the inspection...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2020, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,129
Re: Engine noise only when hot
I shot some penetrating oil into each open valve via a flexible tube through the plug hole today. Might free up a sticking valve. I will let it soak overnight and start the car tomorrow.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2020, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,129
Re: Engine noise only when hot
The noise is not pronounced when I use the stethoscope on the distributer , the distributer retaining screw or the oil pump retaining screw, more audible on the timing cover side cover bolts. I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2020, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,129
Re: Engine noise only when hot
This winter I replaced a leaky rope seal with modern style. Had to drop the pan and remove timing cover for that job. I also had the valve cover off to check valve clearance. All in spec. Last year...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2020, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,129
Re: Engine noise only when hot
Already ran the motor without fan belt to isolate the noise with no effect, also used dowel in timing pin hole but made no difference
Ken
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2020, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,129
Engine noise only when hot
I'm tracking this tapping sound that starts after the engine runs for about 10 minutes. Checking with stethoscope sound is most noticeable near right side of timing cover.Loud tap on every other...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2020, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,436
Re: Connecting rod end play
To Ryans comment, was the engine thumping when accelerating or climbing a hill? Common wisdom suggests mains but would crank or rod end play sound the same?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2020, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Connecting rod end play
I cant 'be sure the rods are not bent, the engine is in the car. The babitted rods were bought from a well known machine shop in Ohio and installed by a local rebuilder. Major reason for this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2020, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 9
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Connecting rod end play
Trying to track down a thumping noise on this motor accelerating under load.
Motor was rebuilt 2 years ago and driven 2000 miles.Pulled the pan and made some measurements
Reground Crank .020...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2018, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,644
Re: Powerhouse field coil
Thanks for the suggestion. My concern is how much heat an adhesive can tolerate . Will try liquid tape. Ken
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2018, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 6
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Powerhouse field coil
Recurring issue with connections between field coils on a 5 brush powerhouse. The copper wire broke twice in the past but I was able to pigtail a repair. This time a wire broke again but I noticed...
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Forum: Model-A
01-02-2018, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 0
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Female Dovetail for Murray Town Sedan
Looking for a female dovetail for Murray Town Sedan. This part screws in the center door post. Repro dovetails will fit Briggs but not the Murray bodies. Any restorable condition is ok....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2014, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,760
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2014, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 7
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Powerhouse problems and solutions
My 5 brush powerhouse would only put out voltage at around 600 engine rpm. Any faster and voltage drops to 0. Checked all connections, brushes,, spring pressure and commutator , all ok. I connected...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2014, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,608
Re: Powerhouse brush springs
Brushes were replaced about 1000 miles ago. I run a nu rex regulator but take voltage readings from the generator stud no the cutout.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2014, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,527
Re: Powerhouse Generator Trouble
Voltage measured at the generator stud, not the cutout. I do not notice much bounce or sparks from the brushes on the commutator.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2014, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,608
Re: Powerhouse brush springs
Piowerhouse was working fine for 12 years until a few weeks ago . Now when the engine runs at 600rpm or so it puts out 6.8 v at 5 amps, all ok, but run the engine at 1000rpm and the voltage drops to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2014, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,608
Powerhouse brush springs
Looking to replace the brush springs in a 5 brush powerhouse generator. Does anyone have a source?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2014, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,429
Re: Powerhouse Gererator Trouble
I followed this thread once before. Most did not apply to my problem except the possibility of weak springs. I would change them but cannot find a source.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2014, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,429
Powerhouse Gererator Trouble
Been running my 5 brush powerhouse for 12 years with no problems. Recently on a tour my ammeter was spiking erratically and showing no charge for most of the 60 miles. Put a tach on the engine and...
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