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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-30-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 986
Posted By bavArian
Re: Float-A-Motor Mount on 28 roadster with fixed front mount

Hello Richard,


that car is quite original with only VERY minor modifications, it doesn't even have external door handles that the later cars had as standard for example. From the condition I'd...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-30-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 986
Posted By bavArian
Re: Float-A-Motor Mount on 28 roadster with fixed front mount

Hi guys,

I do have a copy of the service bulletins, will take a look at that. I am really hesitant to cut the front mount though and would rather like a bolt-on solution. However, I'm pretty sure...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-30-2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 986
Posted By bavArian
Float-A-Motor Mount on 28 roadster with fixed front mount

Hello everyone,


I'm driving a '28 roadster with a fixed front motor mount. As far as I know only the early '28s had that mount.
As I'm having vibration-issues at certain revs I'm thinking about...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-26-2023, 05:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By bavArian
Re: Oily substance in intake manifold

Hi guys,


sorry for the late replay.
The plugs look fine, they all did have a very thin layer of carbon, but I still have some trouble with the carb (idle jets keep being clogged due to very...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-23-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By bavArian
Oily substance in intake manifold

Hello guys,


today I changed the old, warped manifolds for new ones. While doing so I noticed an oily substance trapped below the valves in block and intake manifold. It's only on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-05-2022, 12:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,469
Posted By bavArian
Re: Snyder's drops Signal Stat 900

I have one of the cheap chrome units installed. It did rattle like hell at first, there's no denying that.
But after I went through the entire body it's perfectly silent now, even on rough roads or...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-04-2022, 12:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,770
Posted By bavArian
Re: Piece of puley broken off

Yes, it will change the balance of the engine. But I don't think it will be noticeable or considerably increase the wear of the engine because the part is relatively small, quite close to the center...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-03-2022, 06:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,139
Posted By bavArian
Re: Break noise.

Check your right side then.
I adjusted mine (without changing shoes or drums) and the brakes don't pull to either side, even when braking hard.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-03-2022, 12:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,223
Posted By bavArian
Re: Mysterious LED turn signal problem

What's the current rating of the relay? Your bulbs will draw more current when the voltage rises, so maybe it only works with the engine off because the relay can only JUST handle the current of the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-02-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,139
Posted By bavArian
Re: Break noise.

Just loosen the main nut and pull the drum. The only thing that will come apart is the key on the axle. Other than that everything should be held together if nothings broken.


Don't shuffle the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-02-2022, 07:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,139
Posted By bavArian
Re: Break noise.

How good does it stop? Do you need a lot of pedal force for itto stop properly? If so it could be that your brake shoes have become too hot at one point. As said in post #2 sand them and see if the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-27-2022, 05:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,989
Posted By bavArian
Re: Synchro kit?

Depends on how you change gears. If you change slow enough it won't grind. If you want / need to change the gears fast, it will most likely grind.

I've come to use specific points for up- and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-26-2022, 03:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,989
Posted By bavArian
Re: Synchro kit?

While your first sentence is right, please don't encourage others to shift without using the clutch. Every time I read about this practice (no matter if it's a bike or a car) I cringe.

But I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-20-2022, 03:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,442
Posted By bavArian
Re: Foaming coolant under heavy load, bad head gasket?

Nope, it's not a problem with overfilling the radiator.

a) I didn't have this problem for the first few weeks this year and
b) It stopped immediately after I retorqued the head.

...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-15-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,272
Posted By bavArian
Re: Something different speedster

Nice looking car, but I don't get why the builder didn't use matching instruments. Would look way better.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-15-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,516
Posted By bavArian
Re: Rusty instrument panel

If you want to use steel wool, use stainless steel wool. Otherwise it will rust again because small particles of the wool stay in the instrument panel and start to rust.


I would use NevrDull for...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-15-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,442
Posted By bavArian
Re: Foaming coolant under heavy load, bad head gasket?

Update:


Took the A for a short test drive in nice and chilly 28 °C / 82 °F weather *sweat* and tried to provoke the "overfoaming" by accelerating pedal-to-metal/wood at medium to high revs in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2022, 05:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,892
Posted By bavArian
Re: What weight oil do you use in transmission and rear end

SAE 250 GL1/2 from a German brand. (Rektol Klassik)
Using it for gearbox, differential and steering box. No complaints.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-13-2022, 10:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,442
Posted By bavArian
Re: Foaming coolant under heavy load, bad head gasket?

I had the bubbles with the water pump drive disconnected.



An hour ago I marked the head nuts and studs, and one at a time backed each of them off and torqued them again. I did follow the order...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-13-2022, 10:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,151
Posted By bavArian
Re: Trailer width for a model A

Sure, a tandem trailer is better, but we didn't have any trouble hauling our Roadster on a single axle trailer. Had to remove the trapaulin though because the trailer is just a tad bit too small for...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-13-2022, 05:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,364
Posted By bavArian
Re: In line fuel filter

Had that same problem as well. Sometimes it would work, sometimes the filter would run empty. I found that pre-filling it so there was as few air as possible left inside the filter did help a lot.
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-13-2022, 05:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,151
Posted By bavArian
Re: Trailer width for a model A

Keep in mind that you still have to get out of the car. Easy if it's a trailer with tarpaulin but maybe difficult if you have a trailer with fixed sides.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2022, 10:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,442
Posted By bavArian
Re: Foaming coolant under heavy load, bad head gasket?

Thanks, but the one-at-a-time is obvious. ;)


Forgot to mention that I did flush the rad. with water already. I'll try once again with vinegar mix after retorquing.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,442
Posted By bavArian
Re: Foaming coolant under heavy load, bad head gasket?

At 110 °C / 230 °F coolant temperature, yes, I'm sure I also have problems with overheating. ;)

I just don't know how much of these temp. problems may be head gasket related yet.



There def....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,442
Posted By bavArian
Question Foaming coolant under heavy load, bad head gasket?

Hello guys,

took my A for a longer trip today. Around 105 mls at ~30 °C / 90 °F weather. With my cooling problems I had to stop several times and generally go slowly, but we made it. I did notice...
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