Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:00 PM
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Re: Ruidoso MAFCA meet
Blockhead, thanks. I canceled all my reservations for the road trip but I am having a hard time connecting with the hotel in Ruidoso. This is a real bummer. I feel sorry for Synchro and his wife...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 35
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,163
Re: Ruidoso MAFCA meet
I just got a message that the group from Silicon Valley is canceling. Has anybody heard from the organizers?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 35
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Re: Ruidoso MAFCA meet
The latest news says that 500 "structures" have been "effected." I think that means that someone's home has burned. Ruidoso web cam shows the smoke and fire just outside the town.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,163
Re: Ruidoso MAFCA meet
I am very concerned about the meet, but more importantly, I am concerned about the people who may loose their houses or businesses, or God forbid, loved ones. I called my hotel and they are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 23
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Re: New Stipe Camshafts
Brent, Well said. I have a friend who is in the hospital dying right now. However, I sympathize with Bill Stipe. Loosing your income in retirement must be hard.
As I am getting ready to drive...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Cast Drums versus Steel Drums
The only reason to use the original steel drums is if you are going to show the car and not drive it. That means taking it to the shows in a trailer and just running it enough to get to your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 326
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:42 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,163
Re: Ruidoso MAFCA meet
In the news this morning (Tuesday, June 18), there are two fires surrounding Ruidoso and the town is being evacuated. Unless the news improves by tomorrow morning, I will have to cancel my trip.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2024, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Water pump packing
If you plan on driving your car a lot or just hate fiddling with it, then I would suggest a new leakless water pump. See https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/product.htm?pid=984030&cat=41793
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2024, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Connecting rod play
Yes. I am not sure how much is too much. I would day up to 0.050 inch would be OK, but that is just a guess.
If the rod is bent or twisted it will bang back and forth and create a knocking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2024, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 566
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2024, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 566
Re: Is the bendix a nigtmare?
I have a modern Bendix in my car with no problems. The bolts are captured so they do not come out. See https://modelastore.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=4110. That one is out of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2024, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 568
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2024, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 169
Re: Tail light & Cowl Light pigtails
Unless you are going to be taking your electrical system apart, the modern crimp connectors will work great, especially the ones with the heat shrink tubing built in. The crimping, if done with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2024, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 518
Re: 3X Plugs
According to the article about spark plugs in the recent issue of Model A News, the 3X plugs were designed by Champion for the Model A. The article claims that they work best, in a stock engine with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2024, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 321
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2024, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 275
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2024, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 568
Re: Can’t determine battery ground
Rob Doe brings up a good point. Do you know if it was 12 volts or 6 volts? One way to check would be to take a bulb out of the tail light and hook it up to a 6 volt battery. If it is dim then the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2024, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2024, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 568
Re: Can’t determine battery ground
The connectors for the battery terminals are different sizes. I forget which one is slightly larger. Try to fit the connectors and if they do not fit reverse them and try again.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2024, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 419
Re: Head Gasket Seeping Above Serial Number
Re torquing the head bolts is a maintenance thing. The sequence is not important. If it has not been done in a while, start at 45 foot-pounds, then 50, then the final 55 foot-pounds. You don't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2024, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 634
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2024, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 312
Re: U-Joint Interior Housing Wear
Lack of lubrication? It looks like spalling which occurs when a metal if under stress and brakes off below the surface. Under extreme pressure the maximum shear stress is under the surface and that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2024, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 401
Re: Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt direction.
Regarding standards in production: I know this is not a Model A, but years ago there was an original Model T that had a nail or nails used instead of cotter keys to secure the nut(s) on the axle(s)....
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