Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:33 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:34 AM
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Re: Blown exhaust gasket and rough idle?
I just fixed one today for a lady friend of mine and my wife's. New copper gaskets properly installed and she couldn't believe how well it went. I was pleased too.
It sounds like your leak is as bad...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:28 AM
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Re: charging
IMO, those digital meters are about as useful as fly screen on a submarine. Throw them in the trash.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 37
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Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
The missing one is the one where there is only a hole in the head!!!:)
Seriously, the usual method of shorting out one plug at a time won't work because you are obviously driving (and under load)...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 37
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 481
Re: Water Neck Modification
I like my first born child too much to swap for one of those. Snap on cost BIG $$$ so my home made one will continue to serve, thanks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 481
Re: Water Neck Modification
Neil. Since installing that outlet, I have recently made a special tool for the nut under the distributor and could use that on the problematic nut under the thermostat probe.
All good, thank you.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 343
Re: How do I test field coils in a starter?
Neil, the 6 volt windings shown in your first link make it clear (at least to me) that there are two sets of series windings. The second link is not as clear but it's easy to say there are all in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: cooling system rust
After reading this, it seems to me that the Thermocure/ Evaporust combination is about the same as our liquid intelligence No 239 product....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: How do I test field coils in a starter?
In a starter motor, there are 4 field windings. In a 6 volt starter, you will have 2 sets of two. Each set is made up of 2 windings in series. The two sets are connected in parallel with each other....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 481
Re: Water Neck Modification
I've done both. For my first temperature gauge, I drilled and tapped the outlet at the rear. Later, for another car, I bought one already done but the idiots had put the fitting on the side, directly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 425
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 555
Re: Temperature Gauge Issue
I had one stop working a few years ago. I took it to my local instrument repair shop where they fixed it but it cost as much as a new one.
My advice is "buy a new one".
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 07:20 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Horn
It might be my turn to modify what I said. If the fields or armature are shorting to earth, I don't think the horn would work no matter what he did. Hmmm.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 553
Re: Horn
That is one place there could be an issue. So is failed insulation in the field windings or armature. To determine where the problem is, you will need to dismantle the horn is do some tests. That's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,119
Re: Opinion Re Differential Gear Ratio
On 2 of my cars, I run 5.25X21 tyres on the back and a stock 3,78 rear end. That gives me an effective ratio about the same as running a 3.54 diff (to within 1%). By the time I engage the 26%...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Leakless Water pump
How does reducing the efficiency of a component improve the overall performance of the system. IT DOESN'T! At the very best, it disguises the problem. The pump pulls water from the lower tank...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Shipping NOS axles
Bob, for a package to come by surface from the US, 5 months is normal. That is about the same time as when ships had sails. If US customs wants to look at what is in a container, add another couple...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 41
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Re: Snyder's New Catalog Came...and a Warning!
IMO, the REALLY GLOOMY part of that is, the younger people have either no desire or ability to make these things. Is it any wonder China is so dominant? You'd be amazed if you knew how much of your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: New toy to play with this year!
I'll go along with that. Bringing the hulk of an old car back to life is a satisfying undertaking, then comes the driving and the making of friends while doing both. I really don't know why more...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 04:05 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,213
Re: Jazz Age '28 Sport Coupe on Hemmings Auction
When the Mustang was released here a very few years ago, it scored only 2 out of 5 stars safety rating. One of its downfalls I am told is the weak rear end which leaves the fuel tank vulnerable(no...
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