Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2022, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 467
Re: Steering wheel nut
Are all of the threads being utilized? With the wheel off, can you run the nut until you’re out of threads?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-04-2022, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,033
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2022, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,033
Re: Stolen AA & DURANT
About 15 years ago, a 57 Chevy convertible, a graduation present,sitting in an open carport near me disappeared. Everybody figured it was on a boat overseas. About two years later I drove by and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2022, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 290
Re: Spring or frame problem?
Shackle wear, the spring center bolt not in place, broken leaf, or worn out springs, are some common causes. I added a metal shim on one side next to the center bolt, for a short term repair.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-30-2022, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,162
Re: Timing advance
The whole spark adjustment depends on where the initial timing is set. As well as all the mods, for example, higher compression heads. Possibly even how many times the stock head has been milled. As...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2022, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 602
Re: 3 Different Size Wheels?
Use your fingers(2 or 3)side by side and measure between the spokes. There are different widths between manufacturers.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2022, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 879
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2022, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 493
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2022, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,114
Re: Watter Wetter
Yes, I’ve used it. It does help, but the problem is a dirty radiator/block. I don’t use antifreeze, so I use a radiator/ water pump lubricant.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-20-2022, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 811
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2022, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 660
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2022, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 588
Re: Horn
Be careful with that long screw. Some repo screws are too long and will short out against something inside. I had no problems for several times, then it shorted and burned out the stator.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2022, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 512
Re: Coolant additive
I’ve used water wetter and it helped. But the real solution is a clean radiator and block.
I don’t use antifreeze because I don’t need it, so I use radiator anti rust and water pump lubricant, from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2022, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 588
Re: Horn
I’ve found a) clean commentator with an eraser
b) oilbearings, sometimes I use kroil to clean and lube
c) sometimes take apart and clean the brush holders and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2022, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,053
Re: Experiences With 3.27 & 3.54 Gears
I just went from 3:78 to 3:54, and I love it. I have a tudor, with a pretty strong engine. I do miss the hill climbing ability, but I can still pull most of the steep ones in 3rd. It will do below 25...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2022, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 476
Re: Adding coolant
Mine likes just below the baffle. If I shake the car hard, I can just see a little sloshing over the baffle. One way to tell if you are using water, is fill it just over the baffle, then after a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2022, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,155
Re: Stop Stall
Where do you set the gav once it’s running up to temperature?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2022, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,155
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2022, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,898
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2022, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 741
Re: Throttle Rod
If you disconnect the throttle at the car, will it idle then? Have you adjusted the the idle stop screw?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2022, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 653
Re: carburetor
Which B carb do you have? The B 1 has a round idle nozzle in the center of the throat with a slot in line with it on the throttle plate. It also has a barrel float, although floats are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2022, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 792
Re: confused
Do not choke for more than a half revolution,as they flood easy. Gas will start running out of the throat if flooding. Also, depending on temp is how many revolutions you open the GAV. If everything...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2022, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,185
Re: Firestone vs Lucas Tires
The Lucas did not have the sidewall strength. Took them off and put Goodyears back. Went back to good handling.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2022, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,128
Re: First Model A
This one is at the Ford dealer in Tacoma. Third owner. The family they got it from traded a Stetson hat for it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2022, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 963
Re: Model B carb on stock Model A
The cap jet in a B is huge. 362-472mil per min the main jet is smaller. I run my B closed. I can post the actual sizes later today if you want. They are in Gordon Biggers book.
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