Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 11:42 AM
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Re: "New Engine" Balancing"
No inline engine will be perfectly balanced. Consider this: When the pistons are at top dead center or at bottom dead center they are reversing direction. The mass of the pistons, rings, piston...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 129
Re: valve guide question
You are going to get some oil coming up the intake valve through the stem to guide clearance. The guide that is held in by the valve spring has a shoulder that fits against the hole that it pushes...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 129
Re: valve guide question
The vendors sell guides that are a slip fit and held in by the valve spring. See https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/content/Snyders/Product_PDFs/A-6505-M.pdf
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 119
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:02 AM
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Views: 132
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 450
Re: Aaaa
Synchro, MHD. Middle hand drive. I think it would help to have two helpers, one on the left and one on the right to handle the gear shifting. So that would make it LMRHD. And that means that you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 450
Re: Aaaa
It's interesting that they used the two rear ends from the two trucks, just narrowed so that both would fit under the frame. They kept the two suspension systems to double the weight carrying...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,851
Re: Simmons Carburetor
Purdy, Is there some secrete to viewing your photos? All I see is a snow ball in a snow storm.
Maybe they will just pop up like they did for Jim in TTeenneessee. My computer is saying it is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 442
Re: Rear main options
Many many years ago (1960's) I was in a group tour of the Model A club at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. We drove north along Highway 1 through Big Sur. One of the cars developed a bad main knock and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 397
Re: Remove front fenders
If you can install the front fenders without lifting the body, all the better for you.
I removed my front fenders to re paint them. I lifted the body 3 1/2 inches in the front and 1 1/2 inches...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 442
Re: Rear main options
As J suggested, check the gap. There are various ways to check the gap.
I would not worry to much about oil leaking out the rear. I little leak is normal. You can tie up a tray under the rear...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 450
Re: Aaaa
But only one windshield wiper? Does the driver sit in the middle and shift each transmission one with the left hand and one with the right hand? Does the driver have to push one clutch with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 385
Re: Clutch Plate Bolt question
There is no shortcut here. Take the pressure plate off and examine the defective threaded hole. It is likely stripped. In which case use a helical coil insert (Helicoil). Consider installing the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 425
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 518
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 502
Re: cam lube
Brent, Assembly lube is pretty sticky. I found that it does not get squeezed out between the cam lobes and the tappet, leaving them dry. Nor does it get squeezed out of any bearings.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 518
Re: Dust bowl AA
Great photo, thanks. Hope they didn't find and low wires across the road. Since they have everything that was in their house, I guess you could call it a house car.
That is the kind of thing I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,576
Re: sign of the times
I guess that includes Model A's. I occasionally take my Model A to Jiffy Lube to have the oil changed. I have to drive it in and after they are through, start and drive the car out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 658
Re: Fuse size
Everyone is correct that there is a maximum amount of current that a wire can carry. And that depends on whether the wire is sitting in air or buried in a conduit or otherwise has restricted air...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 903
Re: Lacquer Paint fix?
What ever paint you use, be sure to follow the recommendations on personal protection equipment. I am planning on spraying my front fenders and have bought a hood system with external positive...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 903
Re: Lacquer Paint fix?
Old limousines that were from the 1930's and had lacquer paint had the paint worn away in spots. The chauffeur would spend his off hours polishing the car to the point where the paint was worn...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 903
Re: Lacquer Paint fix?
I am suggesting this because I don't know the answer. Would a quick wipe with lacquer thinner help? If Lenny decides to try that, he should try in on a section that is hidden away somewhere.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 658
Re: Fuse size
Normally a fuse is sized to be 125% to 150% of the maximum current in the circuit. Leave the engine off and turn everything on and step on the brake and blow the horn and see how much amps are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,233
Re: JC Whitney 1970 era horn info
Pull the light switch down after un clipping it. Use some modeling clay on the bottom of the horn rod. Put the light switch back in and re clip it. Push down on the horn rod. Take the light...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 646
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