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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 184
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Gasket between carb and intake

Note...The Bratton's number for the copper gasket is 13750. Their thick paper gasket is 13740. Most other suppliers must have the same...Ernie in Arizona
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 184
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Gasket between carb and intake

Good Morning...You might find that a copper gasket in that location is a good idea. I've used the same one for a long time and taken the carburetor off and on a good few times. Ernie in Arizona
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-02-2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 694
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Seized motor/potentially overheated

Good Afternoon. You might consider removing the starter. It is easy for the spring to break...or one of the spring bolts to sheer or come out and get stuck between the fly wheel and the case. It...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-29-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 881
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Are You New.. I Was Too...Best Ever Book

Mafca has a good one. It is called "Get A Horse' by Jack Bahm III. "What to do when Henry's Lady quits on you.' It has saved me several times. 37 pages of excellent information...Ernie in Arizona
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-29-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 908
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: new guy, old car

Good Day to all...After a Model A has been inactive for such a long time, it is wise to drop the pan and clean out the sludge that is going to be there. Remove the oil pump and clean the screen and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-21-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 575
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Mystery intake manifold

Good Morning...The intake looks much like the B intake on my 1931 A. I run a B carburetor on a B intake. I think that is what you have. Others may know more. Ernie in Arizona
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,765
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine

Good Morning...You might advertise them in the two national magazines at moderate prices...folks within a days drive of you might come and purchase them...We see that happening in Arizona...Ernie in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-27-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Radiator Leak

Agree...Drain some coolent out of the radiator and use a dremell tool or some such to slightly expand and clean out the crack. Use JB Weld and let it sit for a couple of days, then put the coolent...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-22-2024, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 440
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: 30 tudor floor boarss measurments

Arizona Model A has them in stock. Well made 3/4" Plywood suitable for paint or stain. I've had a set for a good many years. Sammy Guthrie 480-782-0266. Ernie in Arizona
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-20-2024, 07:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,071
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-30-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,588
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: spark plug recommendation needed

Hello Syncro...I wonder NGK plugs of yours are a Knock Off of some type made deep in jungle in some part of the world that is way, way off the traveled trail! Ernie in Arizona
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-21-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,378
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: pulling engine?

Amen...Engine only! Ernie in Arizona
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-24-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,264
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Claim of 25% HP bump true?

Good Evening...Ad a Model B intake and Carburetor and the 5.0 head or higher and you will be right on the edge of 50 HP. Ernie in Arizona
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-14-2023, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 859
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Kingpin Locking Pin

Amen...Ernie in Arizona
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-25-2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,410
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Fuel Filter issue

Good Morning...Our Model A has a glass filter on the firewall. I put a big magnet from Ace Hardware into the glass bowl. I can see when I need to open the filter and clean the gunk off the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-30-2023, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Spark Plug Gap

Good afternoon all...I have a 1931 Tudor with a 5.9 head and a strong engine by John Cook in Chandler, Arizona. For years I have run W16Y plugs and lately they have started to miss on excelleration....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-18-2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,119
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Tight correct headlight connectors, still shorting!

Good aftrernoon...One approach would be to look carefully at all the head light wiring very carefully for a spot of wear...a place where the insulation has rubbed a hole after 13 years of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-22-2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,982
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Ugly Copra Drab

Damn! Ernie in Arizona
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,840
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Mitchell overdrive.

Good Afternoon...Yes they are worth the wait. We've had ours for 17 years...still going strong...At that time, Sue Mitchell agreed to make a longer shift handle so that it would be the same as the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,995
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Quality New Front Leaf Spring

Understand...The Packard looked like it was about to sit down when we purchased her. The new springs put her back on her lines...she shares the garage with our 31 Tudor! Ernie in Arizona
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,253
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Thermostat

Good afternoon...We also use the Vintage Precison unit. It is the best of the possibilites on the maket in my view. Ernie in Arizona
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-13-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,995
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Quality New Front Leaf Spring

Good Evening...I purchased a new set of rear springs from Eaton Detroit Spring and they fit perfectly on our 1949 Packard. They ride well and the car sits as it should. They were produced on time to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,248
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Assuming Electrical (No power to Starter or Car)

Good Evening...Check carefully the little fuse holder at the starter. The old ones can get loose and not conduct. I had one that was loose and the car would not run. The fuse checked good. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-07-2023, 05:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,900
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Pulling my head out...

Good afternoon...I would think that you might well need one of the head pullers that works by putting downward pressure on the head bolts...available from the usual suspects...have often seen a block...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-04-2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,677
Posted By Ernie Vitucci
Re: Oil pressure

Good afternoon...It sounds to me like you have a stock oiling system which would record almost no preasure with the engine at operating temperature. You state that your engine does not overheat...so...
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