Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-16-2015, 10:44 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2015, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,855
Re: Vent for Model A upper floorboard
I have the vent like the one in #1 and it is attached to a heater like in #6, it is mounted between the seat and the gear shift. The vent inlet on mine is round to accept a flex pipe or ridged...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2015, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,389
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2015, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,399
Re: oil pan
Drop it flange down on the floor a few times.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2015, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,943
Re: Very noisy ride 1931 coupe
How long is your rear spring center bolt. I know of one model A that ended up with hole in the top of deff. case from a bolt that was not cut off.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2015, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,469
Re: Cooling System Design Flaw
Back in the early 60s I modified 59ab block with distribution tubes, removed every other vain from the water pumps and installed 180* thermostats; This was a bored and stroked engine of 297 cubic...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2015, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,310
Re: crankshafts
The Model A crank shaft was balanced to <1 gms, todays modern crank shafts are balanced to <4 gms . How are counter balances going to help? I would not do it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2015, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,930
Re: Axles, just a thought
After you drive the car between 25 and 50 miles retorque the axle nuts, notice how much torque you have lost. You may want to retorque again after a couple thousand more miles.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2015, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,970
Re: Handling/Suspension question
When I got my 29 coupe it had rear FAMs, I have driven the car this way for five years. The tabs on the pans that go between the engine and frame have broken off and I have had to repair cracks in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2014, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,393
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2014, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,395
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2014, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,326
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2014, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,341
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2014, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,859
Re: What carby setup do we have here?
The manifold in a Scolded Dog, this looks like my set up and from the choke leakage I'd say the carb is a 94 8ba made from 1949 to about 1953. I use a fuel pump.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2014, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,568
Re: Removing the double race in the banjo...help
I cut the race with a peanut grinder and a narrow cut off wheel, then drove it out from inside with a drift. My race was stopped on the inside of the banjo housing, there was no way I could of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2014, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,695
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2014, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 7,602
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2014, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,881
Re: interior wood treatment
I replaced the wood in my coupe because it had rot in it, the new wood I preserved with Copper Green. It has a strong odor but it goes away in a few months.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2014, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,063
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2014, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,718
Re: 29 std coupe wood question
the sides of your top are in two pieces at the back of the door. there is a curved metal piece for both sides of the car that fits were the two top pieces come together, the two curved wood pieces...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2013, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 11,042
Re: new model A owner, modification questions
You mention oil leaks; before you do anything, allow the oil level to drop to half way between the full and low marks on the dip stick, also make sure the breather cap is not sealing the crankcase. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2013, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,041
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2013, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,729
Re: Oil leak
I had a leak like yours and it was the gasket that covers the cam shaft at the bell housing, It was installed backward and it did'nt caver the block cam shaft hole.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2013, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: running a #94 on my banger
I'm running a 94 on my coupe, most 94s came with a 54 jet for sea level use, I live a 4800ft and use a 52 with a 5 power valve. My engine is producing about 90 Hp and I'm getting 19 mpg on the hiway...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2013, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,421
Re: Need Help...Head is stuck
If the engine is still in the car and it runs, then loosen the head bolts nuts, drain the radiator, remove the fan belt, and start the engine. When the head lifts the engine will shutdown. See Les...
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