Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2016, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2016, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,033
KR Wilson 126
Does anyone know of a 126 for sale, or if someone in New England (Western Mass) has one that they would set my timing with? I have the car to where it will run, but I would like it to run better. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-13-2016, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,654
Re: 34 coolant leak
Well to bring you up to date, I did as suggested and went to the fire Dept and tested the radiator for Monoxide, and it went off the chart. Several cracks were found, along with pounds of rust and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2015, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,654
Re: 34 coolant leak
Thank you. I verified the overflow by attaching tubing onto the overflow, to a container, no major loss via the overflow. Yet I was down about 1 gallon of coolant.
We all agree that there is a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2015, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,654
Re: 34 coolant leak
So far 4 of us have inspected this engine, and agree that your answer is most likely the issue. I have not removed the valves.
A cloth placed over the exhaust, and it had very mild moisture. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2015, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,654
Re: 34 coolant leak
I have pressure tested the cooling system. I have also attached tubing from the overflow to a container. When starting on a full radiator I have the usual blow by. Then no further fluid.
The bottle...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2015, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,654
Re: 34 coolant leak
Thank you for the input. I have inspected the pumps very closely. I have run the engine with the hood open, and close inspection. No leak.
Loosing a gallon, I should see it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2015, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,654
Re: 34 coolant leak
Please change "Head" to "Heads" and "Head Gasket" to "Head Gaskets".
I have changed them twice. I cannot find any weakness or evidence of bypass on either gasket, or on the block or heads.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2015, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,654
Re: 34 coolant leak
I have had the head off twice. All cylinders are equal mild carbon. All the plugs are equal. I have changed the head gasket twice. I took the plugs out, put dye in the coolant, pressurized the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2015, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,654
Re: 34 coolant leak
Thanks, I connected a hose from the over flow to a bottle, I'm not loosing it there. If I run any distance, I continue to loose. 20 miles is one gallon, and it just continues.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2015, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,654
34 coolant leak
Greetings. I have a 34 V8 with the water pumps located at the front of the head.
I can lose half gallon in 10 miles. I have checked the overflow, and it is not overwhelming the radiator.
I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2015, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 10,252
Re: Mouse-Proofing
I have had very good luck with dryer sheets. But you should take some cloth, and with a rubber band, cover your exhaust output. I have seen many mice like to move in there.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2015, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,754
Re: Aldrich antique engine rebuilder
Please check out J&M machine in Southborough Mass, not far from you. They have an amazing shop, dealing exclusively in antique automobile engines. While they have done hundreds of Model A's, the also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2015, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 126
Views: 35,958
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2015, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 126
Views: 35,958
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2015, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 35,958
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2015, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 35,958
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2015, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,584
Re: Les Andrews book price
I don't think i could do that, but I cannot criticize you for thinking of it . And at least you are honest about it, and posted the options. Business is business, as they say.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2015, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 35,958
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2015, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 35,958
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2015, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 35,958
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2015, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 35,958
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2015, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 35,958
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2015, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,584
Re: Les Andrews book price
Mike, I agree, I always recommend both books. I have had my car since 1975, and I must have 50+ Model A books. Without a doubt these are the best on the market. I never travel without them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2015, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,338
Re: Tudor-What am I missing?
If, when you fold the passenger seat forward, when it hits the E brake, just fold it a bit more, and it should fold nicely down. If your Ebrake leaver is coming too far back, you should adjust the...
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