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Old 09-21-2014, 12:44 AM   #24
Halswell
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Wanganui New Zealand
Posts: 53
Default Re: Motometer does not seem to register anything

Years ago when repo parts became more common over here one of my mates bought a new Motometer for his A Phaeton. He complained bitterly that he had been ripped off as it never read anything. After a while we figured out that it could be read from the passengers side ( left side of the car we are Rhd here). So the new motometer was made for the Lhd market. My 28 pick up was the same, read best by the passenger and only when the radiator was very full. They are not really needed on a Model A. When they boil the water usually comes out under the cap all over the place. If your model a boils it is usually due to:- lack of water, long climb on a hot day, bad tuneing, or blocked up radiator. The big secret is never put cold water straight back in the engine as this can lead to cracked block especially at the valve seats. Wait till the engine cools down some. Happy Motoring!
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