Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 04:55 PM
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Re: Grease in 2-tooth
The steering boxes I have found with grease in them were hard to turn. Cleaning out the grease and replacing it with 85W-140 solved the hard turning. The theory is that the grease just gets pushed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 605
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
Some plugs last longer than others. Some plugs perform better than others. I now have Champion W16Y plugs in my Model A and they are performing better and lasting longer than plugs I have used in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Blown exhaust gasket and rough idle?
When the two manifolds are bolted together the surfaces that mount to the block have to be in the same plane and flat. Put it on a flat surface such as a marble slab and look to see if there are any...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 314
Re: Grease in 2-tooth
You can do as Paul suggested above, but if you have any other issues with the box then it is better to disassemble it for a complete cleaning, inspection, and repair as necessary. After re assembly,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 247
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 152
Re: Engine will not crank
Before you do anything, answer this question: Is the starter turning over when you step on the start button but the engine is not turning over? If yes then the Bendix drive is broken. If the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 605
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 236
Re: voltmeter reading with alternator
The voltage will be lower when you first start out because the battery has to be recharged after starting the engine. After a while it should read 7 volts with or without the lights on.
Make...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 348
Re: Shifting to reverse
There may be something wrong in the tower (the gear shifting mechanism). It could be the detents or the pins or a blockage of the shaft that holds the shifting forks. Take the floor boards out and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 307
Re: How do I test field coils in a starter?
You can rewire the field coils. You will need a good soldering iron. I use the Weller iron with the trigger. Better yet, sell the 12 volt starter and buy one that is set up for 6 volts.
If you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 470
Re: New Coupe
Is this something that you plan on driving while you are working on it or doing a restoration? If a restoration, I would work on the chassis first, with the body off. Work on the body next, while...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 421
Re: Water Neck Modification
Synchro, I think I have the same goose neck. I not only have the temperature sensing bulb there but also the coolant tap that goes to my heater. So the nut is not accessible. But I have the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 307
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 242
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 438
Re: Tight crank gear
Yes, 0.0025 seems excessively tight. Cast iron is brittle. I would not chance it. Cast iron will expand if it goes through a heat cycle. You could try heating it to 500 F then cooling it and them...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 400
Re: Next problem is... locked rear brakes
It is great that you got them off. Make sure everything is moving, especially the cam in the camshaft (the sliding part that pushes on the brakes).
Make sure that the shoes are not worn to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 307
Re: How do I test field coils in a starter?
You may have a 12 volt starter operating on a 6 volt battery. You did not state the battery voltage. The field wings in a 12 volt battery are all in series. Trace out the connections. If all in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 438
Re: Tight crank gear
I have used the propane powered grill outside to heat things. Avoid pounding on the gear put use a series of bolts and washers to press it on. Pounding may damage the trust bearing in the engine. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 818
Re: New Stipe Camshafts
Bill, Thank you so much for letting us all know the status of your business. Good luck in the move and getting the web site back on line. I hope your son's times considerably improve.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,294
Re: Cleaning the radiator
Diastole, You are running too hot. The coolant flow is likely too slow. This would allow the coolant to cool in the radiator but the engine would still run too hot. I am guessing but this seems...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 533
Re: rebuild engine
I love my Burtz engine. I have no hesitation about driving the car anywhere. I have the original engine for the car sitting in my basement shop. It will go with the car when I sell it, in 2044. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 599
Re: New Shocks vs Rebuilt Shocks
Rebuilding the shocks yourself requires some specialized tooling and some machining. The best way to hold the shocks when opening them up is a cast concrete block with bolts cast into them. Unless...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,294
Re: Cleaning the radiator
A new radiator is a wonderful thing. If not that, then a rebuilt one is nice. You may have to go to Charlotte to find a radiator shop. I doubt there is one in the Smokys.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 545
Re: Doodlebug Granny
No doubt had a granny gear.
Lots of places here in North Carolina did not have roads in the early part of the 20th century. Tractors or doodle bugs or horses and wagons were the only way to get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,592
Re: Steering Wheel Slop
Arefftx, There should be no slop in the steering wheel. Well, perhaps 1/4 inch max, but try for zero. That is with the wheels pointed straight ahead. Slack is normal when making a turn. 5 to 7...
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