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12-22-2017, 04:00 PM | #21 |
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Re: New guy with fuel line question
Nice car!
Here is a picture of my truck, where you might find one of the dates that Ray mentioned. This is in the area above where the steering column enters the engine compartment, on the engine side of the firewall. The date on mine is stamped upside down, so it is above the seam.... .
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12-22-2017, 05:43 PM | #22 | |
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As stated, there is no such thing as a "deluxe" 29 tudor. They were not offered until near the end of model A production and had cowl lights and a dome light. I am curious. Does your 29 still have its original electric wiper motor? For some reason most have lost theirs, and have been replaced by vacuum wipers. Trunks and trunk racks were an after market add on. IMHO the trunk rack on the 29 tudor should be the black folding type, not the chrome and "wood" ones found on roadsters. (picture 2) Last edited by pgerhardt; 12-22-2017 at 05:57 PM. |
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12-22-2017, 07:09 PM | #23 | |
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Also, pgerhardt, that clears up my confusion about the side spares. I think that's the main reason my Dad associated it with the Deluxe version. Also, yes, it does still have the original electric wiper. However, I don't believe it still works. It might be fixable, but I haven't looked that closely at it. Your '29 looks great, btw. Love the green. I love all of the information. The historical aspect is just as important and interesting to me as the car itself. I'll let you all know how the fuel-line turns out. Again, thank you to everyone who replied. All very good info and very helpful. Last edited by jpmag; 12-22-2017 at 07:25 PM. |
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12-22-2017, 09:57 PM | #24 |
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The electric wiper is worth saving. You most likely would be the only one at a show that still had it. You may also have an uncommon intake manifold without any vacuum port. (see picture). If the wiper is not working it is most probably a bad ground. (Which in the model A is your power source.)
When you get around to messing with it let me know and I'll let you know what worked for me, and take close up pictures of mine. Last edited by pgerhardt; 12-22-2017 at 10:06 PM. |
12-23-2017, 12:08 AM | #25 |
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My 1929 Tudor is stamped July 17, 1929. I bought the car in 1961, and am the second owner. It was and still is completely original. It has a vacuum wiper on it, which is correct. The changeover from electric to vacuum happened sometime very close to my build date (the Judging Standards provide the accurate period). The header holes where the wiper motor mounts are in different positions for electric than they are for vacuum. If you want to keep it original and save yourself a lot of aggravation, get the original electric wiper motor working and keep it. It will be well worth it. You are lucky to have it.
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12-23-2017, 01:13 AM | #26 |
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12-23-2017, 11:53 PM | #27 | |
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My July 15th, 1929 Sport Coupe has had electric wiper since we got it in 1962. I suppose the dates for replacing the electric wiper varies depending on the stock of remaining electric wipers at each assembly plant. |
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12-26-2017, 07:35 PM | #28 |
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Re: New guy with fuel line question
So the part came in, but I wanted to ask you guys if there should be any gasket material for the fuel line. There were no gaskets given with the fuel line that I ordered, so I wanted to check and make sure.
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12-26-2017, 08:04 PM | #29 |
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If the new gas line is correct there are no gaskets as the ends are both flared fittings.
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12-27-2017, 08:12 AM | #30 |
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make sure that it fits tight between the valve and the sentiment bole, before you tighten up the nuts
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12-27-2017, 09:04 AM | #31 |
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Yes, but, It's worth the extra effort to have it in there and the advantage of knowing just how much rust etc is in the tank. I spent too much time on my back cleaning the valve. Which brings to mind the other problem. The Valve it'self. If it turns with a lot of resistance, then you have a rust problem and will need a filter.
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12-27-2017, 11:05 AM | #32 |
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Alright, just finished installing the part last night. The good news is, I believe the shutoff valve has been recently replaced. It has a good, crisp click when turned and when I removed the line, there was zero leakage from the valve.
The line itself was just a bit off (maybe a millimeter or two) from lining up perfectly. I played with it a bit and then it seemed to fit fine (perhaps a tad more snugly than the original). After tightening the line, though, I started up the car and it ran with no leaks! I haven't actually driven it yet, but I did run at various RPMs and all seemed secure. Thanks again everyone. I appreciate all of the help. Now just need the rain to stop so I can give it a proper test drive. Cheers. |
12-27-2017, 11:17 AM | #33 |
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Great. now get out and drive it. (if your not up to your running boards in snow) I've been told A's do not like to set and be neglected.
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12-27-2017, 11:49 AM | #34 |
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Never realized that cars that still have an original electric wiper and non-vacuum port manifold were rare, cool to know.
I'll second that if the wiper isn't working it's a bad ground. Try swinging the windshield in and out a few times to clean up a bit of the hinge which is where the power has to get through. Mine only works when the windshield is closed tight which really isn't a problem. |
12-27-2017, 12:44 PM | #35 |
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Thanks for the tip on the ground concerning the wiper. That can be my next project . Also, as far as snow, one benefit to living in the South is that we don't have much of that!. Though rain is a bit of an issue, especially in Mobile. Been a bit of wet Christmas for us.
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jpmag: Easy way for pics: Click the "blue post reply" lower left bottom of page, when text box opens, in the top middle of the bar you will see a "paperclip" click that, a window will open "manage attachments" click "choose file" then pick your picture, after you picked up to seven pics click the top "upload" on the right hand side of the text box, wait for it to upload. You must type something, anything into the text box message, scroll down to see "preview post" at bottom of your text box, you should see your message as it will appear when you post, if you like it click "submit reply" to post. Easy-cheesy
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