Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2016, 05:59 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2015, 07:05 AM
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Re: Won't idle
I think I found the problem, a leak at the intake, the gaskets were burnt through. Have just ordered copper gaskets.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2015, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 11
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Won't idle
I have a 31 AA completely rebuilt engine. Can't seem to get it to idle down.
Adjusting screw isn't touching. Took carburator apart to replace a broken shaft.
It wouldn't idle before. Seems to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2014, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,116
pickup
How did the term "pickup" come about.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2014, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,965
Re: Cracked Fan
By all means replace it. We just had a young mechanic locally die from a fan blade that flew off and severed the artery in his neck. A very tragic death.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2014, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,461
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2014, 04:46 AM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2014, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,294
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2014, 04:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,294
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2013, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Model A movie
Check out a movie called Lawless. Early 30's bootlegger movie in Virginia.
Some nice A's and even a TT.
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Forum: Model-A
11-08-2013, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2013, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,508
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2013, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,214
Re: Engine runs very bad
Had manifolds machined flat, installed, runs great. Now am able to adjust carb. Thanks again for everyone suggestions.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-14-2013, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,214
Re: Engine runs very bad
It looks like the ones that suggested it is the intake manifold leaking win.
A friend, that is a county fleet mechanic showed me a trick. Spray some ether around the intake. It showed up right...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2013, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,214
Re: Engine runs very bad
Thanks for all the help. I put manifolds back on and torqued. engine started but still have a little backfire when accelerating. I have an idea it may be a valve that may not be seating properly. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2013, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,214
Engine runs very bad
I have an engine that seems like it isn't getting enough fuel. Installed rebuilt carb, same problem. Retorqued head, no difference.
Retorqued manifolds, some change but still not good. Checked...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2013, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,552
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2013, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,572
RHD advance/retard control rods
I have a RHD Model, I am trying to find the control rod that controls the advance/retard from the bottom of the steering column to the pivot point on the manifold. Anyone have any idea. Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2013, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,232
Re: England engine build numbers
As far as I can find on the frame it looks the number could be 789755. Does this correspond to what may have been assigned to England engine build numbers.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2013, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,232
England engine build numbers
About a year ago I purchased a RHD rolling chassis. I am trying to determine what year it is. The car was originally a roadster. It was bought by a serviceman in WW2 stationed in England. He had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2013, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,357
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Forum: Model-A
02-19-2013, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,092
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Forum: Model-A
02-18-2013, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,092
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2012, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,026
Gas Tank
What is the difference in 28 -29 tanks from the 30 - 31 tanks?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2012, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,553
Re: 1930 Truck VIN #
Yes it is an out of state, Michigan. It was signed over out of a trust after the auction and Ohio says that it can't done that way, so for the present I am going through the auction company and see...
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