Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2024, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 987
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 987
car transport
Model A in Greencastle Indiana, has to be picked up and delivered to Lagrangeville NY 12540, ASAP, car paid for and waiting pickup. LMK is you can do it, [email protected]
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2023, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 615
retard lever problem
the connecting link between the steering column and the distributer does not seem to have any effect on retarding the engine although it is connected to the plate on the distributor.
Should be any...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2023, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 373
horn plus amp meter problem
while I am running the A it doesn't charge over 0. Generator seems ok as also a new cutoff. Horn discharges the amp but horn either doesn't work or makes very weak sound.
Can someone point me in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-17-2023, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 399
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-17-2023, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 399
good v8 mechanic
my 37 woodie needs help. the problem seems to be the distributer not firing. Can anyone recommend a good mechanic in the Hudson Valley of NY within driving distance, That would be Poughkeepsie or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2023, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 905
horn problem ahooga
on model As I have and have had if I let them sit for a while, sometimes six months the horn doesn't work. The ammeter shows that the horn is getting power but rather than putting it on the bench and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-02-2023, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 906
Re: Dimple Hunter
thanks useful advice, appreciated. this is a 1930 standard roadster stored in a garage since 1987. It starts and runs but can't get the engine to run with throttle floored, suspect timing, so i am...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-02-2023, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 906
Dimple Hunter
timing my A I am having trouble finding the dimple in the timing gear as the engine is tight and hard to turn. Stupid question. If I remove spark plugs making the engine easier to turn is there any...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2023, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 464
generator stud placement
I am replacing my generator and the new one has a stud near the front as opposed to the old one which has the stud to the rear. Is there any difference?
Thanks for help don't want to wire...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2023, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 969
generator bolt
had trouble removing bolt holding generator to block. What is the correct bolt, length and thread? thanks for any help.
Pete, Lagrangeville NY
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2022, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,702
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2022, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,702
Re: generator third brush problem
all good suggestions, the ammeter is showing just slightly negative, When I try horn it shows nstrong negative, when i gun engine it does not move to positive. Maybe that will help with diagnosis,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2022, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 872
Re: 37 Woody - need good mechanic
Google would help but ill do it, we are half way between New York City and Albany NY. The county was the home of FDR so I guess you have heard of Warm Springs in Georgia where FDR got treatment for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2022, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 872
37 Woody - need good mechanic
I need a talented mechanic to work on the v8. Engine turns but wiring problem and no spark. I'm in Dutchess Count Hudson Valley. Is there a garage with a good mechanic who can work on it. I can...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-21-2022, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,702
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2022, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,036
30 standard roadster colors?
I recently bought a 1930 standard roadster. The body color Is andalucite blue and seems correct. The wheels are painted gray and the striping seems to be similar.
Are the wheel and striping colors...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2022, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 474
battery polarity
newly acquired 37 v8. i see that the negative is grounded and positive goes to starter. Manual says the other way around. Engine turns over with negative ground. Should I change it. Thanks for...
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Forum: Model-A
11-07-2021, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,054
Barn full of Model A parts
i have a barn filled with a large collection of Model As, some old and some new among them
fenders
hoods
engines
bell housings
transmissions
steering wheels
unopened parts including cowl...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-28-2021, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 642
37 woody
I have a 37 woody body and engine solid but needs mechanical word. Anyone within driving distance of the hudson Valley of New York who can do work and knows the V8? Any suggestions appreciated....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2021, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 639
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2021, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 639
Hudson Valley Mechanic 37 Woody
I need a strong recommendation for someone who can work on 37 Woody, reliable who can check out engine, get it running and identify issues. Any help appreciated. Im near Poughkeepsie NY
Pete
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2020, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 737
Starts runs stops
29 Model a pickup has Not been run in a year. It starts runs for a short period then dies. Thinking carb or gas feed. Any ideas or suggestions appreciated. Thanks Pete.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2020, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 869
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2020, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 869
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