Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2013, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,519
Re: Single Malt for Me and My Girl
unless your pan is leaking around the edge, I'd leave the pan bolts alone. There's no pressure there, and the bolts do the best job when just barely snug. Go tighter and you'll get gaps between the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2013, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,340
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2013, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 22,466
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2013, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 15,521
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2013, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 20,070
Re: Please help, any advice?
I think it's a fuel problem. Do I understand you have a filter in the fuel line seperate from the one in the carb and the one in the settling bowl? If you do, take it out. The A's gravity feed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2013, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,752
Re: try this again/ Volvo overdrive in a Model A
You probably need a new solenoid. They were designed for 12 volts, but a good one will work on 6V. Mine has been working fine for over ten years now. You might be able to find a used solenoid on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2013, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,851
Re: Connecting rod interchangeability ?
Your experience my vary, but about ten years ago I lost the babbit on one rod (B block) I had another set of used rods. The best looking one seemed to fit on both ends, so I installed it. I'm still...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2013, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,120
Re: Vin Number
Marquitz--In 1934 the number was on either the trans case or the flywheel cover. Can't remember for sure which. email me at [email protected]. I might have what you need.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2013, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 8,034
Re: worth more in pieces
I bought an A-V8 coupe once that had a lot of nice parts, but as a whole it was a near disaster. I began dismanteling to fix things. When I got down to the bare frame I parted it out. Got my money...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2013, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 12,229
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2013, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 9,432
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2013, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,986
Re: Cruising with medical issues
It may not make any difference, but I detect an error in people's thinking about Oxygen. It is not flamable, and will not explode. Combustion requires oxygen but it isn't the oxygen that burns. Stuff...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2013, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,192
Re: Oil Pan Dropping Update
One thing. When you put the splash pan back in, make sure it's solidly in the grooves all the way around. I learned the hard way.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2013, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,462
Re: Crossing into Canada
Update. The Canadian buyer crossed the border with only a little difficulty. Putting both engine no and frame no on the bill of sale helped, as did having a copy of the original ad. Thanks for all of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2013, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,044
Re: "Repairs"??
I think it's partly a generational thing. Us old guys learned to work on cars that were simple. Youngsters grew up in an era where cars were like an appliance. Mostly they didn't break, and when they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2013, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,960
Re: "A" wheels on a 48 rear?
Here's the rule I've been given: If the drum originally had spoke wheels you can use any year spokes. If you put spokes where you originally had a disk wheel, or disks where you originally had a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2013, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,705
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2013, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,792
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2013, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,019
Re: A Short Driving Season
C'mon guys. You all know it used to be lots worse before we polluted everything with our internal combustion engines. Be thankful for global warming. Imagine how cold it would be without it. :-)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2013, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,310
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2013, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,866
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2013, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,462
Crossing into Canada
I've sold my '30 A to a man in Canada. He's coming for the car Saturday. The car's engine has been replaced, and the number on the engine does not match the number on the title. Will this cause a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2013, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,457
Re: For your viewing pleasure
I retired at age 61 back in Jan '95. The time has gone waaaaay too fast. Now father time is pickin' my pocket. I'm selling one car now, and the other . . .
Unfortunately the faster you enjoy it the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2013, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,619
Re: my first A
Studebaker made a President Speedster using three similar yellow-green colors in metallic. It was gorgeous. I wanted one.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2013, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,466
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