Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:42 PM
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Re: Radiator System ?
The recovery tank from Snyders has two tubes at the bottom. The short one goes to the overflow tube on the radiator. A rubber hose would make a U turn to connect to the short tube. The longer...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 271
Re: Radiator System ?
Eagle is right. If the radiator is sealed but not pressurized then the coolant should be sucked back into the radiator. That is assuming that water vapor (steam) has pushed out any air in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 391
Re: Where is the water going?
Carry some coolant with you and if the car overheats and produces steam you can add some after it cools down enough to stop boiling. This will give you some peace of mind. If it is not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 469
Re: Exhaust manifolds
Hi Steve,
I will attempt a serious answer. If I was interested in fine point judging, which I am not, I would attend a car show where this is being done and follow the judges around. If...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 832
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 514
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2021, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,727
Re: Oil Filter Poser
The standard modern oil filter has a check valve that prevents oil from draining back into the crankcase. It takes a certain amount of pressure to open the check valve. Filters for hydraulic...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2021, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 704
Re: Head gasket question
Bad Bob, Model A heads require periodic re-tightening. Since you don't know when the last re-tightening was done, that should be top on your agenda. Follow the recommended sequence and torque...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2021, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,893
Re: photo on new Snyder catalog
Actually, it would make sense to put the horn on the left hand side of the car for a left hand drive because that is where the horn wire is coming from. But then it would require making and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2021, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 569
Re: Milling Snyder 6.0 Head
My experience in milling a head for more compression is on a stock "low" head for a Model T. about 5/8 inch was removed. It worked great. I don't know what the resulting compression ratio was. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2021, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 220
Re: Speedometer again
If the odometer is running backwards, you car will get newer as you drive it.
You can check at the speedometer drive at the transmission by jacking up one wheel, putting it in neutral, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2021, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 365
Re: Coker Tire 500-19 EXCELSIOR COMP V
I went to the Coker site and entered the product code. What came up was a Stahl sport radial that will fit the 30 31 Model A. It is a newly made tire. See link below. The price at Coker is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2021, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 365
Re: Coker Tire 500-19 EXCELSIOR COMP V
Updraught,
You showed a link to the 600-19. These are the 500-19. Jegs says that Coker is waiting new stock to ship. They are back ordered.
McMimmcs, these are not radials but are H...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2021, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 365
Coker Tire 500-19 EXCELSIOR COMP V
Anybody running these tires?
https://www.jegs.com/i/Coker+Tire/257/74176/10002/-1
A little bigger than the 4.75 size but not much. 500-19 $136.58
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2021, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,617
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2021, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 755
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2021, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,893
Re: photo on new Snyder catalog
GeneBob may have the correct clue. It looks like it spells droF. I tried blowing up the photo but it is too blurry to be sure. If anyone has the printed catalog and a good magnifying glass they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2021, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,029
Re: Mystery leak
If you pull the bolts from the flywheel housing, check for shims between the housing and the engine and make sure they do not fall down into the housing. A couple strong magnets may secure any...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2021, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 623
Re: Broken Venturi
Why is a venturi used and not a simple plate with a hole in it. The hole would increase the velocity too and create a low pressure area to suck in the gasoline.
The answer is that the venturi...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2021, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 707
Re: Volumetric Efficiency
The volumetric efficiency has to vary by rpm. At low rpm the air/fuel has a longer time to enter the cylinders. At higher rpm the valve configuration will limit how much air/fuel gets in,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2021, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,007
Re: tool storage
I have the tool box that mounts on the front of the car between the fenders. It fits a 1930 or 31 car. I took it off because I also have a trunk in the back. If anyone wants it I am willing to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2021, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,362
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2021, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 5,841
Re: Starving for gas at highway speed
By the way, the water will be yellow because of the rust it has picked up and the gasoline will look clear with the small volume. Keep emptying the water out of the sediment bowl.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2021, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 5,841
Re: Starving for gas at highway speed
Sounds like a carburetor problem. Try a different one and if that works take the old carburetor apart to check for good flow through the float valve, the correct float level, correct jets with no...
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