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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-30-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By Fred S
Re: Anyone have an old speedo cable for '28-29 they'd be willing to part with?

Eddys' Speedo Repair

SW Only

Morris Eddy
206 Ranch Circle
Kendalla, TX 78027

817-442-0479
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-20-2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,287
Posted By Fred S
Re: MAFCA Convention

Albuquerque.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-17-2021, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,375
Posted By Fred S
Re: Removing fuse holder

Very similar to how I did it. Besides the engine looking original, the fuse is out of the elements.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-19-2021, 10:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,629
Posted By Fred S
Re: Manifold Heater Mount

Yes my manifold is stock. The two halves of the heater fit around the manifold and are held together with two bolts.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-18-2021, 11:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,629
Posted By Fred S
Re: Manifold Heater Mount

Here's mine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2019, 01:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,334
Posted By Fred S
Re: Check your fan blades

Werner,
You need to remove the water pump and fan from the engine. Sit down, and place the fan blades on your thighs with the water pump hanging down. Screw on the tool and give it a few sharp...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-16-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,619
Posted By Fred S
Re: Slow leak

I accidentally pinched a new tube while trying to install it. I took it to an old time tire place to get it patched. While the guy was working on it, I mentioned, as a kid I remembered patches being...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-02-2018, 12:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,802
Posted By Fred S
Re: Battery??

As of now, Optima's website shows their 6 volt battery is back in stock.


https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us/redtop-starting-battery/6v
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-01-2018, 10:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,117
Posted By Fred S
Re: Engine and frame numbers

Dean, I think you are not understanding the original engine was replaced with another engine. That's why there are two sets of numbers on the replacement engine.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-19-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,243
Posted By Fred S
Re: Engine Dies

If it's original, my money is on the pigtail wire.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-08-2018, 11:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,004
Posted By Fred S
Re: Waiting for AAA :)

The tube is an overflow tube.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-01-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,164
Posted By Fred S
Re: Engine quit ------ Condenser overheated

A & L is a company in CT known for quality parts. They don't have a website, but their phone number is 860-693-0112 and their e-mail address is [email protected] . They will mail you a catalog.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-30-2018, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,227
Posted By Fred S
Re: Headlight Switch positions Swapped?

Joe,

The ground wire needs to go on the light socket. I put a ring on a ground wire, and then ran the adjusting screw for the light socket thru the ring behind the socket. Then ran the wire thru...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-17-2017, 11:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,876
Posted By Fred S
Re: Mechanical Questions

I've been thinking about this, and I now think it is wrong. I think the reason for the indexing is so the camshaft is in the correct position, in relation to the timing dimple. It's been awhile since...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-17-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,876
Posted By Fred S
Re: Mechanical Questions

If you're talking about the rectangular cam nut, the vendors sell a tool that fits it. Otherwise, the vendors sell a modern nut that can be tightened with a large socket.

I believe the cam gear is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-10-2017, 01:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By Fred S
Re: Dad's Birthday

My Dad bought a 1930 Model A coupe used, in 1933. He and his cousin drove it from Columbus, OH to the Chicago Worlds Fair in 1934. He passed away in 2007, before I got my 1930 coupe. I'd love to ask...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-09-2017, 10:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,768
Posted By Fred S
Re: Dad's Birthday

Cool Sears house! I grew up in Columbus, OH and my Dad was born in 1912. He once showed me a house in our neighborhood that was a Sears house. Over the years, it was expanded with an addition, and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-04-2017, 12:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,259
Posted By Fred S
Re: Turn Signal Indicator Lamp

Thanks Bruce, I meant diodes and said resistors. I corrected the post. I had to use diodes to keep the circuits separate.

Fred
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-03-2017, 11:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,962
Posted By Fred S
Re: Fuel Gauge

The aluminium tool I bought around a year ago, worked fine for me and also for a friend i loaned to. I did have to hold pressure against it, towards the firewall. Possibly the nuts weren't on as...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-03-2017, 10:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 24,404
Posted By Fred S
Re: How much Marvel Mystery Oil per tank?

Ounce markings are on the side of the U S sold bottles. I'd expect similar markings for other countries.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-03-2017, 09:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 31,267
Posted By Fred S
Re: Do any of you smell a rat here?

I saw I nice Model A on Ebay. One picture showed the car with a cornfield in the background. i drove to see the car. About 3 days later, I saw the same picture on a Model A's for sale website. It had...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-03-2017, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,450
Posted By Fred S
Re: 1931 Instrument panel light

This doesn't answer your question, but it will at least bring the question back to the top.

If you are running 6 volts and would like a less bright and hot instrument panel light, try a 12 volt...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-03-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,158
Posted By Fred S
Re: Car cuts off for unknown reason

[QUOTE=Jacksonlll;1560147]IF you have a fuse holder on the st
after, by pass the stupid rivets. They are bad news. Put an in-line fuse in its place.
/QUOTE]

I changed to an inline, but I hid it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-03-2017, 07:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,259
Posted By Fred S
Re: Turn Signal Indicator Lamp

I tried 2 different 3 pronged flashers. Maybe not enough tries. But even though the light was out, when the beeper was added, it showed some current was still sneaking thru, even though not enough to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-03-2017, 05:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,158
Posted By Fred S
Re: Car cuts off for unknown reason

Shortly after I got my car, it started running roughly on my first overnight tour, on the way to our first destination. Friends thought it was a distributor problem. One offered to let me borrow his...
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