Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2021, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,900
Re: Roadster Backfiring
So I just drove it with the GAV open almost an extra full turn and it didn't backfire. I'm trying to make logic from that. Why would running richer be better? Why would running leaner cause...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2021, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,900
Re: Roadster Backfiring
Not saying that a carb rebuild wouldn’t help… but it ran fine Sunday. I didn’t touch the carb and now it is backfiring really bad. I messed with the electrical. All associated ignition wiring and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2021, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,900
Re: Roadster Backfiring
The only logic I can see with this is that running too lean makes your engine run hotter. Maybe that create more opportunities for combustion in your muffler.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2021, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,900
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2021, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,900
Re: Roadster Backfiring
Also, I don’t understand why that would be different now when all I have done was replace plugs and wiring.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2021, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,900
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2021, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,900
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2021, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,900
Roadster Backfiring
I know this has been discussed a bunch of times. I’ve read through many of the related threads but have not found a solution.
I rewired my roadster including the ignition. I also installed new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2021, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,224
Re: Transmission Leak?
Thanks everyone for your quick responses. I will go with the cap solution until I have time to dig in further. I was concerned that if I cap the speedo connection I would just eventually fill up the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2021, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,224
Re: Transmission Leak?
Ok. So the torque tube seal not the transmission seal is what is suspect? Do you not think it is a transmission leak? Differential leak? Just making sure I understand.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2021, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,224
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2021, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,224
Transmission Leak?
I have a pretty significant transmission fluid leak from the speedometer cable connection on my 1931 roadster. I currently don’t have a speedometer cable attached. The speedometer is rusted solid...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2021, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,064
Re: My First Model A - Questions
Seems like we are hung up on this topic of my interested in traditional 1940s hot rods. I appreciate all of your recommendations. I’ll pop back in if I have model a specific questions. Thanks!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2021, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,064
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2021, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,064
Re: My First Model A - Questions
Thanks for your insight Harpkatt. Yes, I am having a blast with my 91 year old car. I certainly do not plan on going very fast in my car. That would be pretty scary. However, I do really like the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2021, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,064
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2021, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,064
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,064
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,064
Re: My First Model A - Questions
Thanks Fomoco998 - At this point I plan to keep every part or bolt I take off in case I want to put it back to original. From the looks of the car it has been apart several times already. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,064
Re: My First Model A - Questions
Thanks guys. Overwhelming responses to my first day of posting. Thanks for all of the input, recommendations, and advice. I do plan to make my car a hot rod and I understand that goes against the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,064
Re: My First Model A - Questions
ArtimusGordon - Thanks. Yes, sounds like I will eventually be moving to cast iron drums.
Ernie Vitucci - I have watched some of Paul’s videos. He is pretty awesome. Looking forward to cruising...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,064
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,064
Re: My First Model A - Questions
Thanks for the warm welcome and recommendations! I would like to keep the mechanical brakes I just need to get them dialed in. I have had the hubs off. I believe the pads are in acceptable...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,064
Re: My First Model A - Questions
Jacksonlll - Thanks for the quick reply. Great advice. I have the Les Andrews books and they are super helpful. I have been working on the car for a couple of weeks and doing lots of research. So...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,064
My First Model A - Questions
I got my first Model A a couple of weeks ago. It’s a 1930 coupe. It seems to run pretty good with some initial Internet research and tinkering. I am really excited about the car. However, I need help...
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