Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2023, 11:14 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-09-2023, 08:19 AM
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Problems restarting with warm engine on incline
I have the following problem at outside temperatures above 86°F . I drive a longer distance. Then I turn the car off for about 30 minutes. After continuing to drive (I drive for 5-20 seconds) the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2022, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,577
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2022, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,497
Noise probably due to water pump.
I have since today the following noise, probably due to the water pump.
https://youtu.be/ny2t-XKK7LE
The fan wheel has no play, the maintenance-free water pump has only been installed for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2022, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,079
Which thread could this be?
Unfortunately, the question does not quite fit here. I have an American thread to determine. It is not for a Ford.
The outer diameter is about 10.9 mm and the pitch is about 1.28 mm. Which thread...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2022, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,282
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2021, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,393
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2021, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,393
Re: Rattling after installation of new water pump
The fan wheel was actually loose, I could even move the nut slightly. Now I pulled the cotter pin, and was able to retighten the nut about 3/4 turn. Then set a new cotter pin. The shaft did not turn...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2021, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,393
Rattling after installation of new water pump
I have installed a new water pump: leakless/ball bearing water pump A-8502 Sny...
Since then something rattles. I have uploaded a short video: https://youtu.be/WypPcsnN6Ww
Maybe someone has an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2021, 04:26 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,762
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2021, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,762
Turn signal beeper or other solutions
Increasingly with age, I sometimes forget to turn the turn signal off again. Sometimes this creates dangerous situations.:eek:
How have you solved this? I have the turn signal kit (6V). In the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2021, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,602
Size square on banjo
What size is the square on the Banjo (Differential Housing)? (Metric sizes are standard for us)
Thanks in advance
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2021, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,745
Re: Bang in the exhaust
I have not had a backfire since I opened the GAV to about 3/4. The exhaust seems to be tight. If not, oil would probably leak out. I will now also give more early ignition.
But why didn't I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2021, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,745
Re: Bang in the exhaust
The GAV is 1/4 open. I will see if there is a leak at the manifold or exhaust. I think with flush water or with a bird feather I can detect a leak.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2021, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,745
Bang in the exhaust
There is a pop in the exhaust when shifting gears and reducing the gas. The ignition should not be the problem. Everything is well adjusted here. What could be the cause?
Greetings from Bavaria
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2020, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,298
ground fault on upper distributor plate
Today I found a ground fault on the upper distributor plate. The short circuit is at the bolt, which allows the rotation of the points. Here the insulation to the plate is not ok.
I see the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2020, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,346
Re: Question about the ignition coil
a nasty cause at the lower plate: The insulation of the wire was probably made with graphite grease and had become conductive by aging. This caused it to come into contact with ground. I replaced the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2020, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,346
Question about the ignition coil
Here's my problem. After 30 minutes of driving, the car won't start. There's no spark. The ignition coil becomes very warm to hot during the starting attempts !
Even after removing the capacitor...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2020, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,988
torque all head nuts
I have a question about torquing the cylinder head nuts after changing the head gasket. I have a copper head gasket.
My workshop says I should torquing the nuts again after about 300 miles.
The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2020, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,086
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2020, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,086
What car is this side curtain set?
Years ago I received a side curtain set together with my roadster. But it has to be for another model. Nobody has been able to tell me for which model the parts fit. I would also like to hand it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2020, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,246
reduce the charging current on the generator
I want to reduce the charging current on the generator. I come to this area when installed. Maybe someone can draw me where the 3rd brush is. And where the screw is. Thanks in advance.
Greetings...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2020, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,766
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2020, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,766
connect the capacitor outside
Hi,
my mother tongue is German. I have the distributor with an external condenser. I want to move the condenser somewhere else because of the heat. I know there is a possibility to convert to an...
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