Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2020, 04:50 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2020, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,289
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2020, 03:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,289
Town Sedan Roof Leak
Hi Boffins:
I have an excruciating situation: My '31 Town Sedan's roof leaks. It makes two wet patches at the back section on either side of the headcloth.
My upholsterer has removed the whole...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2020, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,537
New clutch: Judder from hell
Hi boffins:
I have just had a branch new clutch and pressure plate fitted to my '31 Town Sedan and the judder as I pull of is so brutal that it tries to shake the car to pieces. Once it "bites"...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2018, 03:51 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 11,028
Re: Unfixable random cutting out
Hi Dave
Thanks... yes 95 octane you are correct. The only other option we have here is 93 octane (also unleaded) which is slightly cheaper too. I will try that for a while and see if I can detect...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2018, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 11,028
Re: Unfixable random cutting out
Hi Guys
My sincere apologies for not having replied sooner and for looking like I was an ingrate and wasting your valuable time and kindness. That is absolutely not the case, I assure you.
The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2018, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 11,028
Unfixable random cutting out
Hi Boffins
I have a problem that is unfixable but thought as a last resort to post the symptoms here and see if anyone in the World can figure out what is going on although I have basically given...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2017, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,227
Re: Welded Wheel Studs onto Hub
@ Brent: When we tried to fit the hub to the wheels, we found that they would not clear the brake linings evenly, because they were (visibly in some cases) out of round. So we removed the hubs from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2017, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,227
Re: Welded Wheel Studs onto Hub
@ Brent: When we tried to fit the hub to the wheels, we found that they would not clear the brake linings evenly, because they were (visibly in some cases) out of round. So we removed the hubs from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2017, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,227
Re: Welded Wheel Studs onto Hub
Hi John - only saw your post now. If I can get the chatter/shrieking noise on the front right sorted out I will leave things as is. But if not I guess I will have no choice but to replace the hubs...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2017, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,227
Re: Welded Wheel Studs onto Hub
Hi Brent, Tinman, Updraught, Railcarmover, Dennis, Jim, Frank, Dino:
Many thanks for the input. Yip, it seems that we should have drilled out the old studs first, then swaged in the new studs. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2017, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,619
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2017, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,619
Re: Screaming Speedometer
Hi Roger
Thanks - is the input shaft the place where the cable goes in? Or do I have to take the speedo apart?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2017, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,619
Re: Screaming Speedometer
Hi Loubob. I have already replaced the cable, and the noise continues. The speedo is original and in outwardly superb condition and both the odo and the speedo work fine so am loathe to replace it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2017, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,227
Re: Welded Wheel Studs onto Hub
Hi Kevin: Yes, it does seem that the swaging can be done into cast iron no problem and I should really have done that I suppose. But I still can't find a proper technical reason why the route I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2017, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,227
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2017, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,227
Re: Welded Wheel Studs onto Hub
Hi iverson. Many thanks for the reply. I agree that swaging is first prize because it is original, but is there any valid technical reason that the way I have done it is inferior?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2017, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,619
Screaming Speedometer
Hi Boffins
My speedometer has developed a scream like a model airplane engine has been started inside my car. I disconnected the cable from the speedo and the noise has stopped. I took the speedo...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2017, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,227
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2017, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
Welded Wheel Studs onto Hub
Hi Boffins
Please see the attached pic. I please want confirmation that what I have done is okay. I have just fitted four new cast iron brake drums. We pressed out the old studs and the hubs got a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2017, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,227
Welded Wheel Studs onto Hub
Hi Boffins
Please see the attached pic. I please want confirmation that what I have done is okay. I have just fitted four new cast iron brake drums. We pressed out the old studs and the hubs got a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2017, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,286
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2017, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,286
Re: Dim vs Bright headlights
Just by the way... I carefully and thoroughly washed the glass lenses in detergent and also carefully polished the reflectors. What a difference that made! You can't see the dirt on the inside of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2017, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,286
Re: Dim vs Bright headlights
Hi Mike
I have saved your diagram in case I decide to ever go for the super brite... for example for our National Tour from Pretoria to Cape Town next year. But for now am keeping to the standard...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2017, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,286
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