Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:51 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:45 PM
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Re: Replacing Rear Drum Seal
After pulling the lock ring drop the drum assembly from a couple feet above the floor onto a piece of cardboard and the momentum of the bearing will push the seal out. May take several drops and even...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 536
Re: Fact or Fiction: Headlight Lens Gasket
I had my reflectors re-silvered 10 years ago. I just opened one up for the first time late this summer to replace a bulb. They looked like I just had them done.
Using cork gaskets.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 645
Re: Can't message, Can't reply
Not so sure it's a waste of time. There are lots of scammers that are trying to take folks for a ride. If a scammer were to post 10 times the odds are pretty good that a member or two would see that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 577
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,310
Re: My First Model A - Questions
Nice looking car. I get up to your area on occasion to visit my son who goes to school at The Mount in Emitsburg.
I can see where good brakes would be pretty important when you take a drive up into...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2021, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,048
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 656
Re: Paint v/s Japaning
This is what I use on my carburetors. Leaves a glossy finish rather than a a more matt one as original but it holds up really well against gasoline.
A couple of coats of the high heat paint, let...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 874
Re: Babbit job
Folks doing that type of work on engines probably have a couple shipping companies that they use often for shipping engines. They most likely can set up the shipping for you and all you need to do is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2021, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,137
Re: We want our "A"
Dang that is a steep driveway. Once you get it running make sure the brakes are good for the trip out of the driveway!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2021, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 276
Re: Radiator and crank guide question
That's unfortunate. I'm guessing the person who installed the pressurized radiator modified the crank guide with a hammer. Since you plan on going back to stock and will fix it then just keep your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2021, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 546
Re: Lite rust inside block
Your choice but now that you have the rust taken care of and refilled with a 50/50 mix of distilled water and antifreeze leave it in there.
Seems to me the rust inhibitor your using isn't up to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,096
Re: Crazy temp gauge idea
If power is only needed for the light then problem solved. However I think your idea is rather clever.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 585
Re: posting a pic
On my phone when sending a picture by email it will give me three size choices after pushing send. Pick medium and push send again. Open your email on your laptop and open the picture. Right click on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 585
Re: posting a pic
Below the dialog box click on Manage Attachments.
A dialog box will appear.
Click on Choose File.
Find the photo you want to use and double click on it.
Then click on Upload.
You may need to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2021, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,092
Re: Trailering ‘28 Model A Phaeton
I've used my AAA a few times over the years for breakdowns on my modern vehicles. Never used it for a vehicle that we weren't actually driving.
Just trying to help keep everyone's rates reasonable.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2021, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 804
Re: Where do I go from here??
Nice car.
Welcome to the Barn.
Since your not going to be driving it until spring I would suggest leaving the wife's car sitting outside and putting the A inside in her spot. Okay maybe putting...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2021, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 472
Re: Cause of Blow By
As stated above there will always be some amount of blow by. It becomes a matter of just how much one is willing to live with.
I have not used one but to me a sock is one of the least desirable...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2021, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,837
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2021, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,980
Re: Troubleshooting advice
Probably be a good time to open up the carb for a look see while you are waiting on the pencil filter to arrive.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2021, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 488
Re: Zenith Carb Questions
To really get the carburetor clean inside and out you will need to soak it in carburetor cleaner. You can purchase a 1 gallon can/kit from most any auto parts store. The can has a metal basket inside...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2021, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 586
Re: Filling Pits on Leaf Springs
Ron I would give the J.B. Weld a go. The amount of flex in the small localized area of a pit would be very small.
Just as a side note. To combat sagging of an epoxy on any areas that are not flat I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2020, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,412
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2020, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,837
Re: Oh oh..Where to begin..or end?!
Replace the rope seal in the pan before you put the pan back on.
Check the front motor mount bolt (I believe it's the left one) to make sure the threads are sealed and not a contributor to your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2020, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 401
Re: Visual Diagnosis, Maybe....
Not a whole lot one can tell from pictures of an assembled lower end.
I can see that some of the pistons have shims showing but they don't look like factory ones to me. Seems fairly clean.
At...
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