Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:50 PM
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Re: Next problem is... locked rear brakes
It's easy to mistake a grinding rear for a grinding front brake. I just had that problem a few months ago. The rear break required a shim on the axle. The shim quieted the rubbing, but I bought a new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Fuse size
The fuse is chosen to adequately protect the lightest wires from catching fire, right???
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 37
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,599
Re: Steering Wheel Slop
Check for loose wheel bearings, loose spindle bushings, loose steering arms. How tight did you set the plugs in the ends of the tie rod and drag link? Are the plugs flush with the end of the drag...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,278
Re: Distributor wiring
Thanks for the graphic, Mr. Bidonde. When I first saw this in the past, I soon checked the resistance on our coupe's engine ignition ground path. I probed the ground side of the points and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 03:03 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,810
Re: Car will not start
Kent thanks for posting your results:
Please describe the carb problem so we all can add to the collective group experience from your individual experience.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Water pump
I have a stock water pump. I ran it stock for a few thousand miles, then bought the modified rear portion, the brass part with a modern seal for the rear. It is still brass for the bearing and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,246
Re: Batteries completely discharging
I remove the positive cable off at the end of the day. A ground side cutoff switch is planned. There are some nice examples on this forum.
Run the voltage tests on your wires and cables that are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,603
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 877
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,246
Re: Batteries completely discharging
Rivco:
I read; you've tested the generator cutout as per Les Andrews blue book. My compliments, the blue book is my favorite source for electrical problem diagnosis.
If the safety fuse (by the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 29
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Re: Distributor Cap Advance Lever Slot
I seem to remember reading that the Model A engine with a stock 4.2 head can only utilize 28-32 degrees of crankshaft advance. High compression heads use even less. 20 degrees of distributor advance...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 791
Re: Front left wheel play
Synchro, please explain further. Should the lock bolt be tightened with a wrench only? Are the lock bolts not softer than the forged axle? At least one curious mind wants to know?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,192
Re: Nu Rex ignition switch
Tiger2, post 19:
The diagram in post 13 is nicely drawn. It is easily understood by experienced Model A persons. It is lacking a few details that will be needed by the beginner Model A person that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,192
Re: Nu Rex ignition switch
Guyz, Katy's diagram in post 13 shows the power side of the coil as the - neg and the distributor / points side as + pos. It also implies a 12v system. Unless he has a 12v positive ground system, his...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,008
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 136
Views: 11,243
Re: Misfire mystery
Fairlane, I don't hear the same puff, puffing that our coupe has in your second video. You are likely correct about the fan blade, but to be certain, perhaps holding a piece of cardboard between the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 136
Views: 11,243
Re: Misfire mystery
In the wee hours, I keyed in something akin to the following text. Apparently, I never hit the 'post' button...
I used the magnifier to watch the video. I set it at 350 percent and watched many...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 136
Views: 11,243
Re: Misfire mystery
You can pinch the hose on the gauge between two fingers and a thumb, as I remember. Like pinching a garden hose and then release the pinch a bit to smooth out the gauge. I've read that a 4 cylinder...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,603
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 136
Views: 11,243
Re: Misfire mystery
Our coupe's puffing is much more noticeable. Is your car's puffing at the tail pipe more pronounced in person than on the video?
Is your vacuum gauge dampened?
The idle seems a bit fast. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,024
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 928
Re: Condenser Capacity
Nice thread guyz. I experienced my first point/condenser failure a couple months ago. The condenser, a modern type upper plate, was over two years old and had about 13000 miles on it. I have a simple...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 11,243
Re: Misfire mystery
The Nu Rex one is different and does not require removing the distributor. Your light weight cable probably unscrewed from the distributor without removing the distributor from the engine. If the car...
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