Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2022, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,693
Re: Battery
My A also has an Autozone battery. Bought it about 2 years ago for about $80/90. I cant go anywhere without passing an auto zone here it seems like. I figured if ever I needed to warranty the battery...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2022, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,202
Re: Are My Cowl and Hood correct?
Wow, I didnt realize they were period add ons. Pretty stylish at that!
I happy with every thing about my car. The more I learn the more lucky I feel to have found it!
So the cowl lights were...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2022, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,210
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2022, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,011
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2022, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 783
Re: Front hub quick question
Oh ok thats a good bit of force. Just to be sure, it spins freely with the brake shoes backed off?
I Just redid my brakes and had some issues, I found a piece of leaf or something got in one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2022, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,868
Re: DETERGENT OIL vs NON DETERGENT
I think any oil today would be better than what the engine had new. Rotella has more vitamins and minerals in it I use it in some older engines because of that. Cheaper the VR1 oil too.
Ive heard...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2022, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,376
Re: Stop Stall
It sounds like a clog in the carburetors internal circuitry possibly. It seems like a vacuum leak would respond to enriching the mixture? You can try running some cleaner through by removing the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2022, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 783
Re: Front hub quick question
In the Red Book it mentions that you may have a spot or two that catch slightly and not to worry.
Your drum may be warped slightly causing the drag. how much drag do you have?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2022, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,726
Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
I bet it would work as a rust inhibitor, just wonder if it would do anything to the rubber hoses? Regular oil would attack the hoses eventually, not sure about Marvel Mystery Oil though.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2022, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,738
Re: Radiator Flush
I have personally never used vinegar to flush a radiator, however I wouldn't think it would hurt much if anything significantly or at all even. That being said vinegar can react with copper and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2022, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,202
Re: Are My Cowl and Hood correct?
Thanks for all the info guys. Sounds like my car is correct for a late 28 Briggs fordor! It looks like the sun visor also went through some changes through the years.
Frank55a thanks for the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2022, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,202
Re: Are My Cowl and Hood correct?
Ok, great !Thanks for the clarification you guys!
jb-ob that was my exact thought when asking the question. The internet is great as long as sources are good. And me being new to model a's I know...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2022, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,532
Re: Overheating
I agree with Big Hammer your radiator isn't efficient enough, Its blocked somehow.
I had a very similar thing as you with my 28. Could idle it all day with no issues temp was on the money. After...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2022, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,202
Are My Cowl and Hood correct?
Hello Everybody and Happy 4th!
I joined the local MAFCA club early this year and have made fast friends with a couple of guys. I was hesitant to go at first to the club but have to say I extremely...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2022, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,173
Re: Windshield repair question
For something like that I would begin calling some Ford dealers near you. '11 isn't old but its old enough where finding a specific new windshield like that may be a challenge.
I had an 88 Subaru...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2022, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,714
Re: Funny story
I like to ramble on about several different new cars I own ,that I don't really, and then ask the person which one they were calling about. When they name the one they want to cover I begin...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2022, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,287
Re: Bratton's Catalog
It is an electronic world now I agree. It seems the "banger" itself is beginning to be phased out. I will have to say there is something fun and more personal to having a catalog in hand you can flip...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2022, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,471
Re: Rear Wheel bearing source?
Thanks everyone for your responses!
Thank you Kevin for the details and honest answer, and Russ for the back up on that.
To answer you Kevin the brakes are all new, new cast drums, new liners...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2022, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 6,493
Re: Is my block dead?
Well I went back thru my photos I apparently didnt photo document the entire thing so well but here are a couple pictures during my clean up process.
I forgot there were several holes along the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2022, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 6,493
Re: Is my block dead?
Your block is cracked in just about the same spot as mine. Someone long ago had repaired mine with what looked like lead. They did a great job to drill the ends of the crack and v the crack as well....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2022, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,471
Re: Rear Wheel bearing source?
No 51504bat I haven't factored in shipping yet. They will probably work out to about the same price. I know mikes will get the parts to me within a few days.
I would probably agree with you on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2022, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,471
Re: Rear Wheel bearing source?
Here is the hub with the mark that can be seen and can just barely be felt by finger.
I guess I need to check my axle that matches this hub tomorrow when I've got some light.
My worry is just...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2022, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,471
Re: Rear Wheel bearing source?
Here is the second bearing. It has pitting on a couple of rollers only. bigger pits than the other. Its hub looks and feels smooth.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2022, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,471
Re: Rear Wheel bearing source?
Here is one bearing, arguably the "worse". You can see some slight pitting on several rollers and you can see the path/marks on the rollers too. The hub has the same marks that can just barely be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2022, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,471
Re: Rear Wheel bearing source?
Thanks for the suggestion, They are actually cheaper than Mikes! Have you had any experience with the quality of these bearings?
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