Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:06 PM
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Re: removing hood rods?
Are you talking about the three rods hinging the hood panels? If so, remove the hood, stand it on end, and soak each of the hinge points with penetrating oil repeatedly. Repeat until tapping gets...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,570
Re: Distributor won't drop in fully...
I’ve had a couple of replacement lower shafts that had this problem, in my case it was at the collar at the bottom of the distributor, not at the oil pump gear. I removed the collar and found that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 537
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,132
Re: I give up
If spraying starting fluid made a change to how the engine runs, in your case it killed the engine you have a leak at the manifold that needs to be fixed.
I'm not sure why you are continuing to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 850
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 509
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,102
Re: Gas Station
Here in California we have Stage 2 vapor recovery systems on the nozzles in most urban areas. My filling the tank is a two-handed affair, and I keep a pair of gloves in the trunk to help.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,132
Re: I give up
This ought to be a clue that the problem is likely not carburetor. This sounds to me like a vacuum leak, not a fuel starvation (that would tend to be apparent under load, not at idle). Are you sure...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 509
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 509
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 850
Re: rod nuts...why the odd size?
Be careful re: the guides. Standard Model A valves have a flair on the bottom for the valve keeper. You can’t pull the valve straight up after removing the keeper and spring like you can on a modern...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 850
Re: rod nuts...why the odd size?
If someone knowledgeable thinks the knock might be valves, check to see if you have adjustable lifters. If not, then you might consider going the extra 10 yards and pulling the engine to install...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 850
Re: rod nuts...why the odd size?
Last year I picked up 19/32” and 21/32” sockets off Amazon for very reasonable cost. Got into the engine and someone had already replaced those nuts with 5/8”. Go figure.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2024, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 644
Re: Clutch chatter
Yup. When I purchased my ‘31 a couple of years ago it had ugly chatter. Upon examination I found one of the nuts on the bolt through the Float-a- Motor rubbers was about to fall off. That mount was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2024, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 984
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2024, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 984
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2024, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 565
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2024, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 719
Re: Which Side Mirror?
I also have a mirror on the right fender spare. I found when I put the seat back that I could not see the mirror, so I fabricated a longer stalk for it. Then I put a 4" fisheye lens...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2024, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 719
Re: Which Side Mirror?
See attached. Snyders uses the Vintique number (A-17741-A), Mikes uses the same number without the dashes (A17741A), Bratton's uses a different number (24200), and Bert's uses yet a third number...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2024, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 719
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2024, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 719
Re: Which Side Mirror?
I have the hinge mirrors on both sides of both of my sedans and love them (I had to mod one to fit the right side of the 31 slant). Not sure off the top of my head how the cabriolet door would differ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,311
Re: Shortened pitman arm
I acquired a shortened Pittman arm as part of a very weathered front suspension. The ball is quite badly pitted, and I can’t see installing it that way. Has anyone had any success filling badly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 596
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 342
Re: 1930 Fordor Wood
You never really know what you have until you tear it down. I got real lucky on my ‘30, what minimal dicey wood I have can be corrected with epoxy.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 604
Re: Adjusting Brake Rods
There is also an aftermarket gizmo available from the vendors (https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/product.htm?pid=977589&cat=41655) that attaches a spring to the motor mounts. I have Float-A-Motor...
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