Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2014, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 2
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Engine shut down.
I was on a tour and at the first stop it was running fine. When I started up it ran about a half block and just shout down like I turned the key off. I retarded the spark and it started right up....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-25-2013, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,222
Jiffy
1931 front window. Do I have to remove the frame and window to repace the rubber gaskets? Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2013, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,954
Rebuilt Alternators
I bought a rebuilt 6 volt positive alternator from some one a while ago, I think he is Oklahoma, I need another one. Does anyone know him?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2013, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,885
Re: Alternator problem
I am in Houston, TX I have not tried to work it myself. But if it is the regulator, where could I get one? Thanks for the reply, John
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2013, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,885
Alternator problem
My alternator stoped working. It is a 6 volt positive ground and I have taken it to a few shops and they tell me that they are not familiar with a positive ground unit. What is different from a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2013, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,343
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2013, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,750
Re: Mounting 21 in tires-Questions
One thing to check is how far past the hole in the rim does the bolt extend. Because of wear on the rim hole it is possible that you are torqueing the bolt to the hub and not getting the wheel tight....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2013, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,295
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2013, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 15,268
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2013, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2013, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
Front tire wearing too fast!
I think I ask this question a few weeks ago, but approaching 80. I guess I forgot. But I will try again. I put on two new tires on the front about 6000 miles ago. I noticed the right tire,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2013, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 10,906
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2013, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,622
Re: Vapor lock Really!
I live in Houston, TX and it does get hot sometimes and I have driven Model A's for 27 years and never had a vapor lock. Plus for the first time in 27 years of driving them a lot, I had my first...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2013, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 11,135
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2013, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,703
Re: Alinment of Front end
The one tire is wearing fairly even. Not on eith edge. Thanks, for the ideas. Could be a bent tie rod. John
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2013, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,159
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2013, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,703
Alinment of Front end
I have a 31 4 door and I noticed the right front tire wearing much more than the left tire. A After jacking up the front end and checking for anything loose, it seemed to be all tight. What could...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2012, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,435
Wood in the space above the windshield in a 31 SL
On a 1931 Slant windshield the wood above the windshield. I am replacing the wood. It will not fit. I have been told to cut it at a 45 degree angle and then put it in. The origional was not cut. It...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2012, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,180
Wood in the space above the windshield in a 31 SL
I am putting new wood in a 1931 SL. The wood above the windshiel does not seem to go in. It was suguested that it be cut at a 45 Degree angle in orded to get it in. The original was not cut. How does...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2012, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,071
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2012, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,700
Re: Timing a Model A
Thanks for all the comments. I really do want the best running engine. I also want it to soung like a Model A should/ And most do sound the same. Mine was quieter and there was some concern that it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2012, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,700
Timing a Model A
I timed my Model A by the book and I did not get that great Model A exaust sound, So I retarded the timing about 5% and it sounds great. But can that hurt the babbit firing 5% early from TDC. Thanks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2012, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,190
Air filter
In digging thru some things I came upon a Model A air filter. I must have had it on a car I sold about 11 years ago. I want to get a K&N filter and put it on. But can anyone remember the K&N number?...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2012, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,511
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2012, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,511
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