Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 963
Re: engine compression levels.
Stock compression ratio was 4.2:1. So --- 90 some years later, not accounting for any rebuilds, you look about right. What's particularly good is that all cylinders are the same. That's rare and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,126
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 10,305
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 136
Views: 10,305
Re: Misfire mystery
Mine sounds exactly the same. Worried about it for a bit and, like you, couldn't find anything. Finally ran across and article that said it's "the nature of the beast". Stopped worrying and moved on.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2024, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 981
Re: Clutch finger adjustment
With respect to adjusting the clutch fingers through the inspection plate: There are those who claim you can do it. Me ---- I would never attempt it. It's tough enough to do with the trans removed. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2024, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 911
Re: Which Headers
I've just installed the Red's tube header. It was nicely built, finished pretty well and fit great. I primed and painted it with high heat stuff and then wrapped it. Just finished a couple of weeks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2024, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 421
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2024, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 715
Re: Waterpump nut
If you can't stop the "leak" with gentle pressure on the packing nut, you may need more packing. Keep in mind that a drip once every now and then isn't a "leak".
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2024, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2024, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,407
Re: Remove Rear Fenders
Or go get another perspective. Take it to the best local body shop; tell them what you want to accomplish and get their advice.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2024, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,407
Re: Remove Rear Fenders
I'll take one last shot at advising against this plan. Highly probable that you're going to ruin the paint in this process. You won't be at all pleased when that happens. That is, of course, unless...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2024, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,407
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2024, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,288
Re: Quick jack lift for Model A
So what did you use for "lifting points"? And, I know that you can buy "truck extenders" from Quick Jack (I think those are the tallest available form QJ), are those the extenders that you used?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2023, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,240
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2023, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,020
Re: Grease gun problem
You need to bleed the air out of the gun just prior to the hose. Loosen up one of the fittings on the end of the cap slowly until you can start to see grease ooze out around the threads. Don't remove...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2023, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,019
Re: problems instaling rear brake drum
Did you install the wedge or did Snyders?? Did you try the wedge before you installed the shoes? Did you try to adjust the shoes before you installed the drum?? Do you know if the wedge is all the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2023, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,019
Re: problems instaling rear brake drum
So, you have a new drum on your old hub?? Or do you have both a new drum and a new hub?? If you have a new hub, the axle shim may be required to keep the drum from rubbing/binding on the backing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2023, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 527
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-21-2023, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,797
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-16-2023, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,797
Re: Southern Ca banger machine shop?
So that's why I haven't seen it around ------ I can't directly help you, but if you can make some contact with the Santa Barbara Model A club, they may know of a shop up that way that can help you....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2023, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,346
Re: Wheel spacers
Between the drum and the rim. The spacer provides a "full contact" surface for the rim.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-14-2023, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,346
Re: Wheel spacers
I'm using spacers similar to the ones that you envision using to adapt modern wheels to Model A drums. While it's not exactly the same application, it's working well so far --- after about 1,000...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2023, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 875
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,449
Re: Anyone running this supercharger
Looks nice; I like it! Thanks for posting it. Where did you find the Loveless?
Never mind ---- I see the contact info in an earlier post from Terry Burtz.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2023, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 784
Re: brakes
You will probably have better luck posting this over on the HAMB.
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