Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Henry and Edsel
Another potential cause of Edsel's cancer was attribited to drinking unpasteurized milk from the family farm. The Willow Run plant was a huge accomplishment which contributed significantly to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,739
Re: Sticking valves?
Had the same presentation on my 31 some years ago. Raised the rpm and injected Marvel Mystery Oil directly into the carb intake and the problem was resolved. In my case I think the problem was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2024, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,279
Re: Synchronized Transmission
Short shift (shift early) from first to second, double clutch second to third. The big secret down shifting from third to second is to clutch to neutral, let out the clutch, bump up the rpm, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,146
Re: Motor shuts down
Had a similar problem on a boat. Turned out to be a bad wire connection that lost continuity when the connection warmed up. Try shaking all the connections while the engine is running. Good Luck.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2024, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,609
Re: OT trip to England
The British Museum - Great Egyptian display and the Rosetta Stone. You are in for a great trip !!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2024, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 891
Re: Clutch freeplay
Free play is not measured between the fingers and throw out bearing. When depressing the clutch pedal the distance from "full up" to sensing contact between the throw out bearing and clutch fingers...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2023, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 994
Re: Seasonal poem
Made my day !! Thanks MNFATS.
Merry Christmas from the Florida Panhandle
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2023, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,610
Re: 6 blade fan
Had a six blade plastic fan which might have been too much mass for the water pump and resulted in premature bearing failure and pump shaft damage. Maybe it was just a bad fan or pump. Put on a new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2023, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,117
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2023, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 678
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2023, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,154
Re: Painting/masking question
All true. The paint must be "ripe" - still pliable and not stone dry. If totally dry the result is often a ragged edge rather than a nice cut. Best to pull the tape at 180 degrees to ensure you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2023, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,373
Re: knock during hard acceleration
Sounds like you are describing "pinging" rather than "Knocking". Common causes for pinging is usually timing over advanced for the compression ratio/octane rating/fuel mixture (too lean)/engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2023, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,945
Re: 1931 Sitting for 5 years won't start
After setting awhile, stuck valves are a common problem. Might do a compression check to confirm valves are free. With spark it should at least cough a few times. Please share the fix.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2023, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 915
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2023, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 881
Re: dies at stops
Had the same problem. Turned out to be a leaky vacuum fitting on the intake manifold for the vacuum wipers. Changed out the fitting and life was good.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2023, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,892
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2023, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,261
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2023, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,746
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2023, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,918
Re: Fan Belt replacement
A good "cogged" belt readily available from your local parts store is a BX40. If it is too small try a BX41 or BX42. This belt works especially well on the smaller pulley of an alternator. Good...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-23-2023, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,232
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-14-2023, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: 272 to 312 Swap?
On a 59 Galaxie, standard trans, I pulled the 292 and dropped in a 57 Merc 312. It was a perfect fit with no parts changes needed. The performance increase was significant.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2023, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 939
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2023, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,296
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2023, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,296
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2023, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,820
Re: Rebuilding front end
My kingpins were scored and needed to be replaced. After pressing in the bushings they will likely need to be reamed for a smooth fit over the kingpins. Do some homework about the proper shimming...
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