Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 03:35 PM
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Re: Sticking valves?
The people in your local club don't care if you have a running car, or a basket-case. If your car is broken, typically some of the guys will come over and help you figure out what the problem is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 966
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 638
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 381
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 966
Re: Sticking valves?
Fog it with Marvel Mystery Oil. Don't over think it. Give it some time. Patience...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 533
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-03-2024, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 817
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 922
Re: Seized motor/potentially overheated
The condensor (distributor) is heating up. Also, the keyed wire going into the base of the dist can be (screwed) in too far and do this too.
I don't quite understand why the thing is so tight. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,133
Re: Henry and Edsel
Rotorwrench makes me think of something else. I guess Mercury was a little company that made modifications to a couple of car lines back in the day. Kinda like what Don Yenko did. Edsel liked the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,301
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,133
Re: Henry and Edsel
It seems that Clara kept Henry under control as much as she could. Bennett did not help things.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-30-2024, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 817
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 508
Re: Hole inside front block
Ken, I hope you are a member of the national club, and your local chapter...?
Ya know, it would not hurt to put your state on your profile... States are big places.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 690
Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
Before the Burtz was ready I had to buy an engine. I reused the usual stuff, like head, intake, carb, water pump, and so on. I had a used crank in my garage, that needed to be turned,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: KRW Combination Machine
Yeah it is the know-how. I had a motor redone, and the machinist started doing it as a hobby when her retired. Then he found out he wasn't really retired because people were constantly brining him...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,639
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
1) I have morals, and just would never. 2) A good way to get an akickin'.
Ya know some people catch a person messin with their car, and that person that did such a thing might be begging for the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 821
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,639
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
In all the years (since 1994) that was the only time my A was messed with.
Some people are just trash.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,130
Re: The Old Motor
Unless the trustee is Theresa Earnhardt. Suing Dale's son....come on! Thank goodness a practical judge listened to her nonsense for about 5 minutes and said NO!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,130
Re: The Old Motor
LOL Roy Acuff was out mowing his land out by the road, on an old tractor. Likely and old Ford 8N. Some older woman pulls up and asks him - "what does that lady the that lives here give you for...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-27-2024, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,481
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 769
Re: Winfield Model M updraft carb
Dan, so SR is the best choice for an A, if you can find one? What is so special about these? I have never heard of them. I imagine these are big bucks, but gosh where would you ever get parts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,639
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
I have thought of that. I have one my painter painted for me when he painted my car. A whole lot less attractive, but I get your point.
Kind of a low-life...besides what are they gonna do with...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-25-2024, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Hot running ~ Maybe?
How fast (MPH) are you going at 230F? How many RPM are you turning at this speed (say 35 or 40 MPH)?
Does this car have one of those steam tubes that goes back tot he engine, like the LS motors...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2024, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,185
Re: 3 window coupe
Few yes, but they sure are sweet looking. The Fridgidare pickup trucks were too.
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