Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2021, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 41
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Re: Synthetic Oil for Model A
I like the synthetic more than the Rotella which at one time was really a top notch oil but the synthetic has advanced to the point that metal to metal friction is next to nothing. Based most of my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2021, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 6,387
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,968
Re: Synthetic Oil for Model A
Best set up for a clean non sludge Model A engine is a 160 thermostat, Mobil One 5W30 full synthetic oil and a cam cover full flow oil filter. Change every 3000 miles or every six months, combustion...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,269
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,471
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2021, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,704
Re: Engine Oil
I have always had old air cooled Harleys(1936-80), old cars and I am an A&P aircraft mech. The best is Mobil One, any synthetic grade that is 30WT like 5W30. The old Harleys always produce a lot of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2021, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,789
Re: Thermostat update.
I put a Brattons 160 degree thermostat in my 1929 coupe, in the upper hose at the top. It works good, I used to see a lot of light colored oil from moisture in the oil filter when I changed oil. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,670
Re: Adding Guages
I am starting to install a volt meter and a water temp gauge on my 1929 coupe and seen these posts. It seems like an oil pressure gauge is useless. The oil press and distributor are both run off of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,612
Fuses
I have been looking at the wiring diagram for my 1929 coupe. I think I would like to isolate the different components with fuses so if a tail light shorts out it will not burn out the 30amp fuse I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2021, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,855
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Forum: Model-A
12-30-2020, 12:45 PM
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Views: 505
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2020, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,587
Re: Points
Hi Gary, used to live on an island next to yours, Indian Island Annex. One of the best places ever, at least when I was 12 years old...Indian Island.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2020, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,587
Re: Points
I put the old points back in. I have messed with original points in the past on other Model A and I like them better, just stuck with newer setup for now.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2020, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,587
Points
I have a nice running 29 coupe with a Nu Rex modern points plate, points, and condenser. Going on a 40 mile run New Years Day so I went to Adv parts store and bought a set of points for a 1970 Ford...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2020, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Re: Brake issue
Greetings from Yorktown also, I am at Tabb Lakes. The covers are just that, as long as they don't fall out and hold the grease in for lubing the adj cone it should be OK. I would make a small peen...
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Forum: Model-A
12-16-2020, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 557
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Forum: Model-A
12-11-2020, 02:51 PM
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Views: 528
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2020, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,505
Mod a water neck for gage
Any body ever drill and tap a water 29 neck for an aftermarket temp gage sending unit? Is how well did it work and what part of neck tapped and details like gage used.
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Forum: Model-A
12-11-2020, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 455
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2020, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,560
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2020, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,560
Oil Filter remote or 90 Degree
I have installed "Mike's Affordable Oil Filter" kit on my 29 coupe engine. Nice setup except I want to rotate it 90 degrees downward. Have been looking for the Ford Racing unit which should work...
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Forum: Model-A
06-03-2020, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 0
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Wanted Ford 90 Degree Oil Adpt
Looking for the ford 90 degree oil filter adapter for my 1929 Coupe. I already installed the "Mikes Oil Filter side cover" but want the filter to point down with the Ford oil filter adapter.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2020, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,227
Re: So is this pick up a 29 or a 30 ?
Bob Williams in Carleton Va. had a original 1930 AA Dump Truck that he bought from the owner in Poquoson Va. Bob seen this truck when he was a child in Poquoson in the 30s and 40s. It had a 1930...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2020, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 14,747
Re: rear wheel bearing grease
Talking about rear differential grease, when you lube with a grease gun,the fitting outboard below the brake backing plate, what is the purpose of it? I lubed it with the hub off and grease came out...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2020, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,076
Re: gas tank welting
I seen a video on youtube of the old factory assembly line. It showed the front of the 1929 cowl sides, firewall and gas tank as one unit with a guy placing it into the cowl side uprights with...
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