Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2021, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,156
Re: Engine overhaul issues...
He just happened to be in the area (over an hour away though) and offered to stop by. Very relieved to not have to pull an engine a 3rd time in 2 years. All I want is an engine that will last 40k...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2021, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,156
Engine overhaul issues...
Some of you may remember my thread from a few weeks ago on my $3,800 engine "overhaul". For what it's worth, I called the builder about 6:30 this evening to tell him about the issue. Not only did...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2021, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 10,810
Re: 3rd engine failure...getting frustrated
Appreciate everyone's input very much. I may try to haul the car to the builder and see what he comes up with... unfortunately that is a 6 hour round trip drive pulling a trailer. I will keep...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2021, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 10,810
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2021, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 10,810
3rd engine failure...getting frustrated
I've had my '30 Tudor about 4 years. The first engine a valve seat came loose and destroyed a piston. The 2nd engine I bought used, locally for $1,000, and believe it was a junk engine, it was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2020, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,161
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2020, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,161
Easy fix for carburetor fuel line leak
Woke up this morning to a house that smelled like gas because I forgot to turn off the fuel valve on the "A". Decided to try to fix it right, it has been an ongoing issue for months, and didn't go...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2020, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,260
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2020, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,031
Re: Black spark plug ooze
On my just-overhauled engine I had a plug leaking like this. I added anti-seize to the plug threads and I believe that has stopped the leaking. Now I'm wondering if I have a ring issue...guess I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2020, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,672
Re: Steering wheel turns light switch rod
Thanks for posting this. I've had this problem for a while, but it recently/randomly got much worse. I added the bushing from Brattons, cleaned/oiled & straightened the light switch rod and it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2020, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,035
Re: Wind Wings
Is this the right stuff? Mine are loose as well.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K4SFP4D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_uQeQFbH58R8DP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2020, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,365
Re: Model A's & Airplanes
I traded an airplane for my '30 Tudor. The plane was a "Pietenpol Air Camper", designed by a farmer in Minnesota in the 20s, and originally outfitted with a Ford Model A engine. Many people still...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2020, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,160
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2020, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,160
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2020, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 15,016
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2020, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,160
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2020, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,834
Re-setting oval speedometer
I have a '30 Tudor with an oval speedometer, can I easily re-set the odometer to 0 miles? I want to do this simply because the number on the odometer number is meaningless after 90 years....I was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2020, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 15,016
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2020, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,627
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2020, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,627
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2020, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,627
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-21-2020, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,160
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-18-2020, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,627
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2019, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,646
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2019, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,646
Replacing pistons
I had a piston come apart in my "A". No idea on the history of the engine or the piston source as I've only had it a couple of years. The pistons look very new, at least the parts in the bottom of...
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