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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-04-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,089
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Safe Mouse Nest Removal

Very true!! You never know when and where those little gems of information will come from.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-04-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,089
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Safe Mouse Nest Removal

Thanks guys for all the information. The crazy thing is that I have cleaned stuff up like this for years and never knew the dangers.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-03-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,089
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Safe Mouse Nest Removal

Aah yes, I have that too. Thanks.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-03-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,089
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Safe Mouse Nest Removal

THanks. Once removed, can you just spray everything good with Lysol?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-03-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,089
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Safe Mouse Nest Removal

Thank You. As usual, I have already done one seat cushion without any protection. Learned of the warning after the fact. It has been a couple of months with no apparent issues. Hopefully, everything...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-03-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,089
Posted By Mitch Newman
Safe Mouse Nest Removal

I am in the restoration process on a Model A that was stored for many years. I have discovered more than one nest tucked away in the seat springs. Normally I would just reach in and pull out and/or...
Forum: Model-A 08-22-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,054
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Rumble Lid - 30 Coupe

I am not doing it myself, and the guy that is doing my metal/body work has not done one before. Question: Are there fit up problems(when fitting to the car afterwards) if you change the inner out to...
Forum: Model-A 08-22-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,054
Posted By Mitch Newman
Rumble Lid - 30 Coupe

I am needing a good rumble lid to convert during my restoration. I have a very good trunk lid that I would trade if desired.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-01-2013, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,417
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Zenith Carb Rebuild

Thanks for the good information. I did not think about the fact the components would be surrounded by the fuel.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-01-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,417
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Zenith Carb Rebuild

Yes, that makes sense. It has been blasted and the threads chased. I looks really dry and I remember how hard the old one was to get out.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-01-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,417
Posted By Mitch Newman
Zenith Carb Rebuild

Is it a good idea or a bad one to put a little anti-sieze on the secondary well threads before screwing it in. Will it help later in possible future repairs or rebuilds?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-11-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,495
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Carburetor Float Level Test

Thanks Tom. Just what I needed to know. I will go check out your rig.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-11-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,495
Posted By Mitch Newman
Carburetor Float Level Test

I am rebuilding my Zenith carburetor and want to test the float level. I have everything I need to do so. I am still in the middle of a total restoration and the car will not be running for a while....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-08-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 16,548
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: For those of you who feel like praying, one of our vendors is in trouble!

Brent,
I spoke to Jim just last week about the orifice size on the jets. I ended up getting a set of "corrected" jets from him and they arrived this past Thursday. He was a joy to talk to and he...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-16-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,289
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Zenith Carb Rebuild

Thanks again everyone for the information! I have downloaded Tom Endy's article and it looks excellent. THanks!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-16-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,289
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Zenith Carb Rebuild

No, Unfortunately not until Christmas.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-15-2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,289
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Zenith Carb Rebuild

Thanks for the link guys. This is my first attempt at this. Does not seem to big a deal but I want to do it right the first time.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-15-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,289
Posted By Mitch Newman
Zenith Carb Rebuild

I am rebuilding my Zenith carb. Is there a place that lists all the thread specifications on the top and bottom body halves? Some of the threads are going to have to be cleaned up. I am familiar with...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-09-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,892
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Universal Joint Grease

Thanks Everyone!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-08-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,892
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Universal Joint Grease

Is that on the outside of the inner cover?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-08-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,892
Posted By Mitch Newman
Universal Joint Grease

I am going through a complete restoration of a 30 model std coupe. So the reassembly of the drivetrain is currently clean and dry. Reading Les Andrews mechanical book, he states that a "liberal...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-31-2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,402
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Pinion gear removal from drive shaft

Thanks everyone!! Very good information. I really appreciate it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,402
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Pinion gear removal from drive shaft

Thanks, I am trying the puller, but no success yet. I am going to let it set with penetrating oil overnight and see what happens.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,402
Posted By Mitch Newman
Pinion gear removal from drive shaft

Does anyone know a trick to removing pinion gear from the drive shaft without damaging it. The nut has been removed but the gear is 80 years of stuck. Do you heat the gear? Any thoughts? I have...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-21-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,111
Posted By Mitch Newman
Re: Brake Adjusting Shafts

Thanks everyone for your information. First of all I did not realize that the "shoe slot" had to be tight. Now I do and I can check and correct if necessary. I measured mine utilizing a CMM where I...
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