Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 05:24 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 806
Re: I give up
I know you said everything is fine with the carburetor but to me your symptoms keep pointing to a clogged idle jet or idle circuit.
I see no where in this discussion what kind of carburetor you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Adjusting timing
Dick, I mark my timing mark so I don't have to 'hunt' the next time.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Starter issues
I saw a tip isn the Restorer Magazine where a small piece of hose was inserted in the switch to act as a spring to separate the contacts.
I have not tried this, just passing along.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 664
Re: 1931 Tudor Phaeton
Dave, According to a book I was just reading, 2,229 Deluxe Phaetons produced in 1931. Less than half the amount of 400-A Convertible Sedans. I would say a rather rare car.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2024, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 320
Re: just a quickie
Jerry, I'm not near my car but I do know the threads are 11/16-24 on the tie rod. Hope that helps.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2024, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 3,528
Re: Cleaning the radiator
Davey, I wish we had known others that were at the "Spring Opener". Four couples from our club made the trek to Clear Lake. We had a great time visiting the surrounding area. We decided to take our...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2024, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 499
Re: Cast fuel bowl leaking- round two
I once had a leak in that location I could not stop weeping.
As an alternative to buying a new gas line or sediment bowl, I used a brass flare gasket. No problems since... just incase your problem...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2024, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 682
Re: Which Side Mirror?
JayJay, my bad. Since you gave a Snyder's part # (A-17741-A), I didn't think to look on Bratton's (#24200).
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2024, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 682
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 682
Re: Which Side Mirror?
I Agree, plus I think the hinge mirror looks better.I have 5" heads on my Town Sedan, really inproves your rear view.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 798
Re: help! clutch won‘t disengage…
Common problem for the clutch arm to break. I had to drive home in second gear. Stop signs were not fun, luckily my car is 12v and I can start the engine while in gear.
I replaced mine with one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,757
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,230
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,230
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 489
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 588
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,017
Re: Gas Station
I use one of these bad boys. Works great holding nozzle in tank, shuts off when full. Also grounds nozzle to tank to prevent static.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,415
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,439
Re: Electric Fuel Shut off
In a car with an indented firewall you don't have that option. Not to mention they fit a ¼" gas line.
BTW, the new ball valve shut off valves that Snyder's has work great. Finally someone improved...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 699
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 597
Re: Adjusting Brake Rods
One thing I notice when these discussions come up is no one mentions the first thing I do is check the adjustment of the brake pedal to cross cross shaft adjustment to ensure the cross shaft levers...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,103
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 773
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 446
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