Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:53 PM
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Re: Florida Drivers
I've wondered the same thing for quite some time. It was something said in passing by a very clever friend that gave me a clue. They all feel entitled to instant gratification or maybe they all just...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: T Bakery Van
They could be anything. This is a cobbled together vehicle for promotion, after all. Advertisers care little about facts so anything goes. Could even be fake buns.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 845
Re: Car will not start
To check whether the timing gear is stripped, there is no need to undo anything. Take the top off the distributor and watch the rotor as you crank the engine. If the rotor does not turn, the gear is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 427
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 682
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 899
Re: Differential Pinion Gear Bearing Preload
Apart from the numbers involved, that exactly reflects my experience. Every time I have someone say the diff is either running hot or noisy, I go straight to the pinion bearing and invariably, it has...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,063
Re: Marco Tahtaras
I have just returned from a few days away from home to read this. I'm sorry I came back!
Marco's posts were among the few I respected.
RIP, Marco.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,564
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
I've been running a modified Nissan distributor on my Burtz engine and love it. It was done by "Performance Ignition" in Nunawading, Melbourne. I have used them before and been impressed each time. A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,181
Re: New Ahooga Horns from Suppliers
I have repaired a number of horns and converted several to 12 volts and they work fine. I also have a new 12 v horn from a US vendor that works perfectly.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 870
Re: Reusing cluster gears
I can't believe how tough these gearboxes are. When I took delivery of my 1928 Tudor from the US, the oil level was so low that the big gear at the front of the lower shaft was just dipping what oil...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,302
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 895
Re: Universal Tires
IMO, rotating the tyres only means I end up with four worn out tyres at the same time. $$$$ ouch!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 895
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,651
Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
I firmly believe that Henry made the hub caps to clip on, not bend over the tabs like guys do these days. (Poor quality reproduction pieces.) He wouldn't have wasted the time to do it. I would be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 792
Re: speedster windshield
Take it from me, Brooklands type windscreen are virtually useless - for show only. Even the slightest drizzle of rain feels like you are being shot with a barrage of needles and in decent weather,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,651
Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
Seeing as how your problem is on a rear wheel. You will need one of these https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/product.htm?pid=978130&cat=41627 to remove the hub, then you can get at the back of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2024, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 583
Re: distributor swap out question
I have a bottle of powdered tungsten that I use in times like this. A tiny amount of the screwdriver blade and it won't slip. As a substitute, maybe some valve grinding paste?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2024, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,557
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 472
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,199
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,557
Re: Electric Model A's
It's been a while now but I recall seeing an article about a company here that converts fossil fuelled cars to electric and they showed a Model A after it was done. I don't recall where I saw it so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,294
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 583
Re: distributor swap out question
The timing could be anywhere. The chances of it being close enough to run the engine (without damage) is very slim. I'd either fix the distributor that came out (what was the problem) or get the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,218
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion
IMO, You are quite right. I have a Mitchell O/D in all 4 of my Model As and one of their synchro gearboxes in one. I drive all of them like a 5 speed, especially the one with synchro in the gearbox.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,218
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion
No. I figure if I get a flat, I put the same size wheels on the back and the others on the front so the diff is not working all of the time. It would only be for a very short time till I mend he...
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