Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2021, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,753
Re: New guy and I have a weird question
Why 12V? 6V works well. I have made the upgrades to 6V LED headlight bulbs and 6V LED Taillights (very bright lights) mainly for safety and visibility. I still operate a 6V Generator. Its...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2021, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,253
Re: How many miles?
Miles since new in 1930
1930 Canadian Roadster - 62,566
1930 Original US Town Sedan - 30,323
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,501
Re: Hole in Block???
I agree it was scary
Timing cover is being put back on today.
Out of sight - out of mind
Sitting in my chair watching the snow that is coming down - expecting 6 inches today
Glad I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2021, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,501
Re: Hole in Block???
Great information Plunk
Thanks
Interesting thing is that I never noticed this "hole" in the block for my 1930 Canadian Roadster when the motor was overhauled in 2012 (Canadian engine)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2021, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,501
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2021, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,501
Re: Hole in Block???
Thanks for the feedback
I thought so, but the hole looks really crappy and rough edges, like something foreign punched it out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2021, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,501
Hole in Block???
I recently removed the side panel from my Town Sedan motor and discovered what looks like a hole in the side of the block from the valves area to the crankshaft fiber gear.
Hole size is about 2" X...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2021, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,996
Re: Synthetic Oil for Model A
Follow-up:
Side panel was removed - no sludge found
Found about 1/4" or so of sludge in the oil pan which was cleaned up after the baffle was removed
Ordered a new oil pump screen
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2021, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,996
Re: Synthetic Oil for Model A
No Thermostat
Never measured fuel mileage. Only put 1,900 mile on it since I got it in 2009.
I do know short trips does not help
Thank-you for all the comments so far.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2021, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,103
Re: Canadian Patent Plate
Just for your information, Canadian Model A 1930 - 31 did not come with a patent plate on the firewall.
1928's had a patent plate and it was sometime in 1929 it was dropped.
Information is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2021, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,996
Synthetic Oil for Model A
I am currently cleaning out some sludge in the oil pan for my Town Sedan. I have been using Pennzoil 5W30 oil. Last oil change showed that I had sludge in the oil pan. I range from 23 to 230 miles...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2020, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,365
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2020, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,927
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2019, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,986
Re: Original Firewall Color
One also needs to remember that the cowl paint was not "rubbed" or polished out like the exterior body was. (JS Area 14: Paint & Stripping - page 14-1, Paint Quality)
A good example of this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2019, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,863
Re: Campgrounds for 2019 MARC Dearborn Meet
Thanks Bob:
- for the information on the campgrounds. I will check them out. I was aware of the Detroit Greenfield campground but not the other
Thanks Joe B:
Thanks for the directions from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2019, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,863
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2019, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,863
Campgrounds for 2019 MARC Dearborn Meet
I would like to go to the 2019 MARC Dearborn Meet. This would be a first tine for a meet in Dearborn
I would be coming down from Northern Ontario, Canada with my truck/camper and car trailer...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2017, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 27,370
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2017, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,146
Re: Henry's Bizarro threads!
Tinbasher - #14
Dixie Upholsteries Inc in Kitchener, Ontario has 12-24 Robertson Head Countersunk head bolts for the Floorboard. I got some from him at the Fall Barrie Auto Flea Market
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-02-2017, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,551
Re: Starving for gas at highway speed
A few years ago with my 1930 Roadster I was having some issues running at highway speed and acceleration where the car was cutting out, like I had problems with fuel starvation. Once I got the car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2017, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,735
Re: Auction This Saturday
Did you notice that there are essentially no original cars in the list - just Street Rods, custom cars, etc. Essentially all with modern engines
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2017, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,137
Re: Original Tail lights
Dan Partian - thanks for the pictures - I will compare them to the ones on my car when I get home in a couple of days
Jim
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2017, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,515
Re: Wire Clips locations
Thanks Mitch//pa for this information - I was only missing a couple and have to install correct ones for the tail lamp cross-over wire. I had 2 - need a couple more for the cross-over wire (Next...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2017, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,515
Re: Wire Clips locations
Thanks everyone for your answers - now back to the garage to see what I can do
I didn't look in the correct part of the Judging Standards where the answer was
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2017, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,137
Re: Original Tail lights
In the new Standards, I have not been able to find any pictures, yet. I know that I have seen pictures at one point or another, but I don't remember - it has been a few years. I know that there is...
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