Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2023, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,820
Re: Darn thing won't start...
There's a reason I love this forum..... you guys rock!
So, I didn't drain the gas or mess with the carb - FWIW I only use non-ethanol fuel because I know it may sit for periods of time, and we all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2023, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,820
Re: Darn thing won't start...
Not as of yet, but one would think it would at least pop and fart a little bit here and there even if the points/plugs were dirty.
Visually, they looked OK.
But thanks for the input.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2023, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,820
Darn thing won't start...
Hey all, need a hand with some troubleshooting.
'31 SW TS with stock engine setup.
It's been some time since I tried to start the A (a couple of years), and I'm having a hell of a time. Feel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2018, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,869
Re: Uhaul Auto Transport & Tudor
Worked fantastic to bring our S/W home.
However, we did learn a few things. Not the least of which was that the Ma and Pa U-Haul outfits aren't generally subject to the same equipment audits as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2018, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 788
Views: 381,750
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2017, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,285
Re: Model A Drive to Custer, WA
Would've loved to come along, but work has been a 70-80 hour a week affair lately. I'm afraid the A is under cover for the year at this point. I'll just have to settle for driving vicariously through...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2017, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,285
Re: Model A Drive to Custer, WA
Nice video Art! At the top of Vista Dr. (4-way stop at the school), if you had looked out over the field you would've had a pretty good chance of seeing my '31 SW sitting under my carport! And yeah,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2017, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,456
Re: Need some expertise...main bearings
Kid-
Thanks for the tip - I may go ahead and give the "shave" concept a whirl and see what happens.
Does anyone have any thoughts on these bearing clearances being the cause of my deep thump at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2017, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,456
Re: Need some expertise...main bearings
Thanks guys for the thoughts on this.
Kurt - the darker "spot" is actually a low point, kind of a divit that you can feel very easily by hand. Nothing "wiggles", all seems to be pretty tight. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2017, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,456
Need some expertise...main bearings
Hey all-
Dropped the pan today to check the main bearing clearances, in hopes of quieting the deep thump that presents at higher RPMs.
Started with the center, which was a little out, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2017, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 20,253
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2016, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,330
Well, I was pretty excited about it.....
Our local Shell refinery held their second annual open class car show this past weekend. Participants included employees, friends, family, as well as a couple of local car clubs. Total turn-out was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2016, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,013
Re: Engine smoking...and I don't know why
OK - finally a bit of additional info:
Ran downtown today to grab a burger and pick-up a few things at the store, and she didn't seem to exhibit the smoking that I had observed before. Perhaps it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2016, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,013
Re: Engine smoking...and I don't know why
Hey all-
Wanted to chime in and thank everyone for their thoughts and suggestions.
I've been out of town for work, so I haven't had the opportunity to perform a compression test or a leak-down...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2016, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,491
Re: Aries muffler question
Interesting... Nice to know that I'm not alone in my issues with the fit-up to the manifold.
New (black) Aries didn't fit up well to the original manifold, which was replaced about two weeks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2016, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,789
Steel or cast iron???
Can anyone tell me by looking at these pics if the drums are original steel or newer cast iron?
The whole package looks like a pretty fair deal, especially if the drums are cast iron.
Also, '30...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2016, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,013
Re: Engine smoking...and I don't know why
Art - Just running the engine here at the house - didn't go anywhere.
I'll get a compression test done (won't be til next weekend), and update with that information.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2016, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,013
Re: Engine smoking...and I don't know why
- No air filter
- Plugs look reasonable - nothing way out of the ordinary - and they all look essentially the same.
- No obvious restriction in the oil fill tube
- New manifold did have some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2016, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,013
Re: Engine smoking...and I don't know why
Further info:
Aries exhaust is a couple weeks old - so it's well "burned in". Only did the manifold with gasket today, as it was discovered to be toast when the Aries was installed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2016, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,013
Re: Engine smoking...and I don't know why
Have not run any MMO as of yet. I've only had the rig for just under a month, and only filled the tank once during that time (non-ethanol btw).
Was seriously considering running some MMO or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2016, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,013
Re: Engine smoking...and I don't know why
I had that thought as well, but I have run the engine for some time and would have a hard time believing that this is still the "newness" burning off the exhaust system.
A little at first I could...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2016, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,013
Re: Engine smoking...and I don't know why
Don't have a compression tester, so that will take a little time to procure and perform.
However, I agree that it would be prudent.
And oil level is fine - not overfilled. Just triple checked...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2016, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,013
Re: Engine smoking...and I don't know why
GAV fully closed and she roughs up a bit.
As I open up the GAV, she smooths out at about 1/4-1/2 turn, but I can keep opening it up w/o having any impact on how the engine is running. 5 turns...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2016, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,013
Re: Engine smoking...and I don't know why
Well, it's not black - so we can rule that out
Not losing any water level, and it doesn't appear white (seen that before on a different car) - so I'm pretty sure we're not talking about coolant.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2016, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,013
Engine smoking...and I don't know why
Hey all-
Need a little help on this one. '31 SW, stock engine. Did a few things to the engine today (exhaust manifold w/gasket, cap/rotor) and double checked the timing. She starts right up and...
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