Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 3,106
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
That light amount of tan on the center electrode is the correct color for a good mixture.The reason you're seeing a lot of white is because you only have 100 miles on them. It appears to be burning...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2024, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,248
Re: help! clutch won‘t disengage…
I've had the same issue before the pin on the fork that pushes the throw out bearing sheared in my case the fork moved the throw out bearing moved but not enough to disengage if a spring came loose...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,780
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,093
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,107
Re: 1931 model a engine
Correct fuel mixture the exhaust valves will have a tan color like yours to me it looks like it's running very good little bit of carbon just means there's some time on the motor.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 671
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 305
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 679
Re: Babbit replacement
I believe the babbitt used in caterpillar engines is of the highest grade of currently available.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 685
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,583
Re: sign of the times
I'm born right handed but my left hand is for the steering wheel and my right hand is for shifting the gears!!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 3,106
Re: Idle Mixture Screw
With a vacuum reading of 20 that's excellent but 3 turns out on your mixture screw tells me you must be compensating for a vacuum leak.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,748
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 562
Re: Pumping gas
Here where I live in Chillicothe Missouri we have 1 service station that is full service!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 629
Re: A Assembly
Yes I agree in the close up picture it's definitely a paper tag of some sort.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 629
Re: A Assembly
Did anyone notice the handle on the hood I wonder if that was a fixture used to hold both sides of the hood open while on the assembly line.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,750
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,214
Re: WWII Ration truck
Wow very unique designs they had back then America was a different country back then compared to today.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,931
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 618
Re: Tight crank gear
I would replace the gear if you think that gear is a cast blank and not machined the concentricity won't be correct you don't wanna find this out once you get the engine assembled and running!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 3,750
Re: Cleaning the radiator
Here's a tip. It's best to only paint the top and bottom tanks on your radiator. It's best to leave the fins and core unpainted. Since our radiators are exposed in the front and are cosmetic to our...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 449
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 616
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,071
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 686
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