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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-09-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,864
Posted By bearbait
Re: Marvel is my favorite carburetor!

I find the MS more responsive then the other 2 carbs. I've been tearing up west Michigan all summer with my Roadster and have been very happy, in fact I drove it to work this morning! On a tour...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-17-2022, 07:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,288
Posted By bearbait
Re: Steering wheel too tight

you should be able to get shim stock from MSC industrial reasonably priced and in a day or two.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-11-2022, 08:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,464
Posted By bearbait
Re: Gas gauge gaskets

I put in a new float last season only with the supplied gaskets in the kit...no leaks yet!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-24-2022, 06:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,872
Posted By bearbait
Re: Fuel shut off valve

if you can't get your original one to seal, be aware the reproduction fuel shut off are not very good. I picked a new reproduction one up at a swap meet and it leaked worse than the original one! I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-17-2022, 07:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,984
Posted By bearbait
Re: Gas gauge float and what is it?

I crimped the flats of mine it the vise just enough to get the washer off. when I put the new float on I crimped it flat in the vise again. My train of thought is that I'm not actually removing any...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-01-2022, 01:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,199
Posted By bearbait
Re: This hobby is dieing

My A was bought by my grandfather in April of 1963, then put into storage when my dad was drafted in 1968. I joined a local club in 2021 and got the car on the road last year. Since then I have put...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-19-2022, 08:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,743
Posted By bearbait
Re: Average speed

I feel safe at 50-55 give or take actual MPH. that's with an app on the hand held computer. my speedo reads faster than the phone. I also went through the front end complete last year so...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-17-2022, 06:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,426
Posted By bearbait
Re: Mallory distributor parts?

I am newer to Model A's and curious as to what the advantage of a dual point system is?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-04-2022, 03:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,185
Posted By bearbait
Re: LED headlights and DIRECTION

I installed Logo lights in my '30 roadster exactly as Paul Shinn describes in his video. I also followed his direction on focusing and I am extremely happy. I can't recall but it seems like the...
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