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Old 06-29-2014, 12:22 PM   #27
Terry,NJ
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Default Re: Guys, I have a million questions about Model A's!

Welcome to the Barn! In answer to some of your questions, Firewalls are painted the body color, Yes, all fender were black, Engines are "Ford Engine Green. The floor boards are actual wood, not formed and made to look like wood.
Now to anticipate a few questions; Use 10/30 oil in the engine, 15/40 is ok too, whatever is on sale at walmarts. Rotella is preferred because of it's higher zinc content, but the others are OK too. Change at 1000 miles. Use "600W" in the trans, rear, and steering box. "600W' is not 600 weight oil (Although it would seem so) It's actually around 240 weight. "600W" is just a name.
When starting the Mod A, Push the left hand lever (spark advance) all the way up. This retards it for starting. After it starts, bring it down to the ten oclock position, more if you're going to take right off. The other lever is the hand throttle. The GAV should be turned about half a turn outward and the choke out for a few turns. No more! Mod As flood easily.When it's warmed up, turn the GAV in to about a quarter turn. Put her in first an d you can go. Shift to 2nd as soon as you're moving. All this takes some practice so you'll make all kinds of mistakes in the beginning! Mod As are tough and for giving.
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