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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-20-2021, 02:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,160
Posted By bdtutton
Re: Steering end play

I did the original post....I adjusted everything. The steering shaft slides in and out and the wheels don't move. I think the shaft is loose on the worm gear. The steering was a little loose so I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-18-2021, 01:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,160
Posted By bdtutton
Steering end play

I have a 1930 Tudor and the other day I climbed over the seat and pulled on the steering wheel and it pulled out about 3/4 of an inch. I pushed it back in and drove the car home with no issues. I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-15-2021, 11:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,259
Posted By bdtutton
Re: Gas mileage question

I started this thread and reading through the comments there are a couple of things that seem to make a big difference.....high compression heads and overdrive gearing. I don't have either of those....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-14-2021, 11:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,259
Posted By bdtutton
Gas mileage question

Hello...I have a 1930 Tudor that I often drive to work. It is about 11 miles each way and I drive about 48mph for 6 miles and 53mph for 5 miles....only one stop. The car runs smooth and I checked...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 03-27-2021, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,170
Posted By bdtutton
Re: Acetylene Headlights on a 13-14 T

If I read the article on the MTFCA forum correctly, if you use the .75 CFM acetylene burners the light output would be about the same as the standard 6v model A low beam lights. It would not be...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 03-25-2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,170
Posted By bdtutton
Acetylene Headlights on a 13-14 T

Hello,
I am getting closer to purchasing a brass era T and I am trying to figure out a few things before I go through with a purchase. I am looking at some very original 1913 and 1914 cars. If...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 03-15-2021, 12:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,380
Posted By bdtutton
Re: Brass Touring tops and side curtains

Oh..thank you for the information about the colors...I did not know there were so few colors available in 1913 and 1914.
My wife really likes the way the early cars look with their brass and...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 03-13-2021, 12:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,380
Posted By bdtutton
Re: Brass Touring tops and side curtains

Thank you for the feedback.....
As I look through the catalogs I find it is easier to get 1914 parts, but I am looking for a car that is not black. I have found several nice 1913s and early 1914s...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 03-05-2021, 11:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,380
Posted By bdtutton
Brass Touring tops and side curtains

Hello,
I want to buy a 1913 or early 1914 Model T non-black in color touring car. I like the fact that Model T's came in multiple colors until the middle of 1914 and I would like to find a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-22-2021, 11:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,826
Posted By bdtutton
Re: Benefits of a thermostat?

I run a 180 degree thermostat and so far it runs at 180 in the summer, but struggles a bit to get up to 180 in the winter. Overall the car gets up to operating temperature much quicker and runs a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-09-2021, 10:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,488
Posted By bdtutton
Re: New Shoes !

I put the same radial whitewall tires on my 1930 Tudor earlier this year (about 6000 miles ago) and they make the car drive smoother, quieter and handle better. My next project is an upgrade to the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2021, 12:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,902
Posted By bdtutton
Engine heat in cold weather

Hello....I live in Michigan and it gets cold here so I added a hot water heater to my 1930 Tudor so I could stay a little warmer in the winter. I put a 180 degree thermostat in the car so the engine...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-31-2020, 11:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,447
Posted By bdtutton
Re: How Many 2020 Miles Did You Drive

I drove about 6000 miles this year. It would have been more, but I had a wheel bearing go bad and there was a shortage of wheel bearings earlier this year. I was lucky and actually found some new...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-29-2020, 08:28 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,719
Posted By bdtutton
Re: What is a "reasonable" speed in a Model A for one to get "reasonable" engine life

I have a 1930 Tudor and it is happy at 45-52 all day long. It will run up to 60 fairly easy, but you can tell it is unhappy spinning that fast. I plan to add an overdrive, but I plan to rebuild...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-21-2020, 11:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,058
Posted By bdtutton
Re: Oil Breather tube 20 inch flex tube

I have very little blow by from my engine so there was hardly any smell, but my wife could smell it. The breather tube helped.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-20-2020, 12:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,176
Posted By bdtutton
Re: Model A hot water heater installation

The thermostat is in the upper hose by the radiator neck. The water inlet has a special pick up to help direct water into the heater. There seems to be plenty of water circulating through the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-19-2020, 11:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,176
Posted By bdtutton
Re: Model A hot water heater installation

In the upper right of the third picture it shows where the hot water lines run through the firewall.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-18-2020, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,176
Posted By bdtutton
Re: Model A hot water heater installation

Hello,
My cooling system works well and I have a firewall insulator on my car so I run a nice warm 180 degree thermostat year round. The engine can run warm and efficient without cooking the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-18-2020, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,176
Posted By bdtutton
Model A hot water heater installation

Hello all,
I purchased a brand new A-18480 (6v) hot water heater for my 1930 Tudor from Snyder's Antique Auto Parts. It seemed to be a good heater with a really interesting variable speed...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-03-2020, 10:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,647
Posted By bdtutton
Re: Radial sway

I have a 1930 Tudor that had bias ply Firestone tires on for years. Last year I put a set of American Classic Tubed Radial Whitewalls (Made in USA) on my car and have put 5000 miles on the car in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-23-2020, 08:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,146
Posted By bdtutton
Re: Hot water heater will not fit

I talked to Snyder's today and they said no-one there had ever put one in themselves, but they have talked to several customers that had. It sounded like most had been installed in the Fordor model...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-23-2020, 01:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,146
Posted By bdtutton
Hot water heater will not fit

Hello,
I just purchased a brand new A-18480 hot water heater for my 1930 Tudor from Snyder's Antique Auto Parts. It seems to be a great heater, but I can not figure out how to make it fit in my...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-09-2020, 11:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,657
Posted By bdtutton
Fuel Valve Leak Around Threads

Hello,
I have a 1930 Tudor and i decided to replace the fuel valve because it was leaking a little and the inside of the car smelled like gasoline. I replaced the valve with a nice new one. The...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-20-2020, 09:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,495
Posted By bdtutton
Re: Timken front wheel bearings good source

I bought a set of Timken bearings from Bratton's for the front wheels of my Tudor. The bearings were marked Made In USA and seemed to be of the exceptional quality i would expect from bearings made...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-10-2020, 09:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,923
Posted By bdtutton
Save it or drive it

Hello,
I have a 1930 Tudor that is really nice and mostly original except for a few safety modifications (seat belts, LED light bulbs, turn signals, electric wiper...etc) that I drive about...
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