Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2014, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,980
Re: oil pan gasket sealant application
I use the cork gasket with "Gasgacinch" on the pan and adjoining gasket. Nothing on the block. Never had a problem and it is a lot easier to take the gasket off the pan, if necessary, than the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2014, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,903
Re: Valve adjusting
All I've done is take the valve cover off and take out the spark plugs so it is easy to raise and lower the valves.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2014, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 15,231
Re: Rumble Seat vs. trunk values
We have taken many cross country trips in our coupe. We just take the seats and have a trunk. When we get back we put the seats in and the grand-kids are happy.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2014, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,316
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2014, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 14,568
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2014, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,319
Re: Raising coupe body
My experience has been that I just went to a DMV with the engine #, and paper work and if that wasn't enough I went to another DMV . That was quite a while back but it worked.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2014, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 144
Views: 29,920
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2014, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 7,296
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2014, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,611
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2014, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,002
Broken bendix--part two
Thanks for all the suggestions. I sawed it off and will get a new armature. The shaft was crooked as a dogs hind leg.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2014, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,138
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2014, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,007
Bendix removal
The starter armature shaft is bent and cracked so I need to replace it. I have the modern type starter gear on it but I am unable to get it off.. The screw is out and lots of WD 40 applied. Any...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2014, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,198
A short someplace--part two
A while back I asked for help because the car would not start, and when I had the lights on and pushed on the brake the lights almost went out. Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. I changed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2014, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,405
A short some place?
Car won't start. Battery charged. Test light shows current every where it should be. Turn lights on and press on the starter and lights almost go out. Have tried different starter and starter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2014, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,801
Re: too cold
70 today. Drove the "A" to the beach and had a nice walk along the seashore.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2014, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 10,801
Re: too cold
72 today. Drove the "A" to the beach and had a nice walk along the seashore.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2013, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,603
Re: Radiator Air Flow
Percentage wise the plate blocks quite a bit of radiator surface. On our cross country trips if the weather was really hot I would raise the plate to the horizontal position. Never had a problem.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2013, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,998
Re: Tire Choice
Metal valve stems will require some type of an adapter if you want to get air at most filling stations. At least that has been my experience.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2013, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,572
Re: So hot in car
The 2-45 air conditioner (two windows open and go 45 mph) was, and is, just about the best you can do if you want a real "A"
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2013, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 11,992
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2013, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 67,440
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2013, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,166
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2013, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,391
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-23-2013, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,295
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2013, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,131
Re: "Repairs"??
All the "experts" didn't start out that way. Someone helped them or they learned by trial and error. So and so has re-built 100 distributors so let him do it for you. Maybe so, but remember...
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