Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-23-2019, 04:03 PM
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Not a Model A question!
I know this is an A forum. That stated my question is somewhat related.
Having had great success with vinegar flush followed by distilled with Mac's Anti-rust has met with great success over the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2018, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,038
Re: Rodtiques 12v LED Headlights & Reflectors
I purchased my LED bulbs from www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com. Have been satisfied with results. A 6v 5w filament bulb uses o.85 amps (nearly 1 amp). LED equivalent 6v 5w LED bulb uses 0.025 amps....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2018, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,691
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2015, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,216
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2015, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,216
Re: carb sticking
Thanks for ideas.
Update-I have been getting this A running for road for 90 year old friend. The vehicle had set in his garage for 12+ years. I have gone thru $1300 in replacement parts. Put in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2015, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,216
carb sticking
Carb was operating fine. Today the carb throttle arm/shaft/plate is stock solid. If oil or PB Blaster is applied to shaft, it frees up and work OK. The next day it is stuck solid again. And I did not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2014, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,215
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2014, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: How to adjust "toe in" on Model A
The answer from Les was described in a July 2013 article (with pictures). All it took was a piece of string and ruler. I will try to email article if you do not have Restorer mag.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2014, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,431
Re: engine tempature
Thanks to all who replied. My wife often says 'you spend too much time on that Model A' And I admit that on occasion I make an adjustment \ that ends up causing additional repairs. However, the A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2014, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,431
engine tempature
Recently I decided to measure the operating temperature across the engine head. I bought some 3/4 plastic cane tips. These tips fit snugly over the 11/16 head bolts. I applied the tips on the engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2014, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,849
Re: Transmission oil in differential
I found the problem with oil in the differential. Seems the 600W oil being put in the trans was really not 600w. A club member supplied me with 600w. The oil was thick and black. A 300 mile trip with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2014, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,615
Re: Hesitation
i had the same problem, i changed the high speed jet to a smaller diameter one, worked great.
What is the 'high speed' jet. I only find Main jet, Cap jet, and Idle jet.
By the way, nice looking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2014, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,849
Re: Transmission oil in differential
Thanks again. But I am a little confused. I found the two baffles. 7040 listed in the Snyders as both front (#7) and rear (#41). But then Henry put out a service bulletin
(which Marco included in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-18-2014, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,849
Re: Transmission oil in differential
Thanks to all who replied. First, let me correct my statement 'empty'. I should have said, my little finger did not find oil. Second, I misspoke should have said 600 not 800.
Finally, I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-18-2014, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,849
Transmission oil in differential
Just recently replaced gears in a noisy transmission. Filled transmission with 800+STP. Ran for about 300mi. Then decided to do 500mi service (trip coming up).
When I pulled differential plug a...
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