Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2014, 02:58 PM
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Views: 3,306
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2014, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,306
Cylencar Head Storage
Is there a wrong way to store a cylinder head? I have an extra that is in good shape and I don't want it to warp. I'm thinking I could put it in a cabinet laying flat and all should be good.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2014, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,500
Re: steering box leak advice needed
I had a small leak and found by putting STP with the 600w it helped. I would suspect sitting that long the gasket had dried out. New lubricant may in time soften the gasket(s) and slow the drip.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2014, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,484
Re: Mike's Afordable Grandfathers Day
Looks like a light turn out. Mike said if the traffic was low it could be the last one. In the past there have been so many cars if you were late you couldn't get on the lot an parked around the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2014, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,260
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2014, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,595
Re: 12V Conversion
Thanks guys I bought a 6V battery at Tractor Supply and will stay stock.
CRAIG I do have the LED tail lights and agree they are needed. I often talk about the 6/21 car show you took us to when...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2014, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,595
Re: 12V Conversion
To my surprise I found Auto Zone & Advance had dropped the 6V battery. NAPA and Tractor Supply still have them but about $90. I am not having problems with my 6V system and have fought my comrades...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2014, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,851
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2014, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 10,926
Re: Turn signal and tail light problem
If you are using the LED replacements you can cut the jump wire. This will separate the upped and lower sections. I prefer to have the wire cut for my car but many do not. You should tape or cap...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2014, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,595
12V Conversion
My 6V battery has gone bad. Checking on a replacement I am finding some of the suppliers are dropping the item and when available the price keeps going up. Soo I'm thinking about converting to 12V....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2013, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,524
Re: Power
Don't think it's back pressure issue. The both have a 5.5 comp head. I know all about spark advance and timing, I drove from Atlanta to the Arctic Circle. The new engine was built 30 years ago and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2013, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,524
Power
Please give me some sdvice. I put a new motor in my coupe and it just doesn't have the power I had in my old engine. I have about 5K miles on this enging. I can tour fine and run 45/50. The issue...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2013, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,793
Mitchel Overdrive
A friend and I will soon be starting the rebirth of an A400. It will have a touring motor (insert bearings,B Cam) standard "A" trans but we need some input for the differential.
If we use a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2012, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 19,737
Re: grundy alert
In 2011 we drove from GA to AK (11,609 miles) and State Farm stood behind us strongly. My agent gave me a letter if needed for Canada and to assure I had full coverage during the entire trip.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2012, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,689
Re: Aries S/S Muffler
I drove from Atlanta to Alaska and back (11,609 miles) last June/July. The bumping shaking etc. on the Alcan Hwy wore it out. I'm now looking for a more permenant fix. I probably won't be driving...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2012, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,689
Re: Aries S/S Muffler
Thanks Steve - My wife and I will be passing close to you soon. We will be driving from Atlanta to Oskosh and Marquette. We both grew up in Niles, MI.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2012, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,301
Re: Head Torque
Carl - Thanks for the input. Any chance you will be Oskosh or Marquette for the national meets? Teri will be driving the coupe to both.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2012, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 21,331
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2012, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,301
Head Torque
How many times should you torque or retorque a newly installed head?
Following initial instalation sequence I retorqued after heat and cool cycle twice. I then retorqued again at 400 miles. It...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2012, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,689
Aries S/S Muffler
I have been running the stainless muffler for about a year or 15,000 miles. The tail pipe clamp rattles. The insulation on the aries clamp has worn off. I just pumped hi-temp silicone around the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2012, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,617
Re: Why does my engine rumble so?
May be a stupid question is the spark advancing? Guessing you have a stock dist. is everything OK inside there?
Sorry if I have offended you but I have done dumber things myself over the years....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2012, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 180
Views: 43,647
Re: What drove you towards the Model A hobby?
When growing up in the 50/60/s there was a lady that worked for the DMV, in southwest MI, that drove a 30/31 coupe daily. I always loved that car and drove by her garage to look in frequently first...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2011, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,416
Re: Champion 3X plugs
I used the Champion 3X plugs on my trip to Alaska, 11,609 miles, and they worked fine. I have not heard any bad reports on these plugs. I must be out of the loop. My avg. mileage was 20.6 mpg and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2011, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Re: Running Rich
I don't disagree with everything said. I had similar issues and changed to mid-grade gas and it helped considerably.
It goes without saying you need a reasonably good set up to begin with.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-14-2011, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,155
Re: Last Night on Alaskan Trip
63000 ft. ?? do you mean 6,300 feet ? I don't recall anything over 12,300 on the trip. You are correct they climb well. My partner had 3:27 read gears and I have 3:54 I did better than him on...
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