Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2022, 08:42 PM
|
Replies: 23
Views: 2,536
Re: Fan Shroud?
Have the engine pans, new heavy duty radiator last year from Snyder's. All types of engine flushes. Carb, timing checked multiple times.
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2022, 07:15 PM
|
Replies: 23
Views: 2,536
Fan Shroud?
My A tends to run on the hot side. Does a fan shroud make much of a difference? Thanks,
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2019, 07:56 PM
|
Replies: 14
Views: 5,001
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2019, 09:00 PM
|
Replies: 14
Views: 5,001
Putting oil in distributor shaft.
Pulled the distributor out of my 29 & the inside of the shaft housing was dry, even had small amount of rust. I believe I have the 2 piece shaft, bottom of the distributor keys into another shaft at...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2018, 06:59 PM
|
Replies: 20
Views: 5,173
Re: what a disappointment
I have electronic ignition, spark is automatic and it does work, have checked it running with a timing light.
Hate to pull the head but it may come to that
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2018, 06:20 PM
|
Replies: 20
Views: 5,173
what a disappointment
29 Tudor, stock except for FSI electron ignition. Have had car for 7 years without any major problems. The problem is overheating when idling more than a few minutes or cruising over 45. I...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2017, 11:52 AM
|
Replies: 47
Views: 6,796
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2017, 08:02 AM
|
Replies: 25
Views: 4,250
Re: New Guy in Ohio
I joined my local club, MARC & MAFCA before buying an "A" to learn & get advice. After looking at a few A's found one I thought was a good candidate. The local clubs expert volunteered to go with...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2017, 07:40 PM
|
Replies: 46
Views: 17,606
Re: Torque setting for lug nuts.
Never used a torque wrench for lug nuts until I snapped a couple off on different wheels. Had used never sieze on the threads. Replacing studs is not a fun job. I now use a torque wrench on dry...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2017, 07:55 PM
|
Replies: 13
Views: 2,018
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2017, 07:41 PM
|
Replies: 13
Views: 2,018
Did I just bend my front axle?
Used my floor jack in the center of the front axle to raise car which I have done before. Later the A was sitting in driveway and looking at the front from a distance it looks like my front tires...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2017, 09:01 AM
|
Replies: 51
Views: 10,575
Re: Nightmare Engine Rebuild
Just curious, has anyone ever used one of the model a vendors rebuild service ? See them advertise in their catalogs different levels of rebuilt engines. Have never seen feedback on the quality ...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2016, 06:03 PM
|
Replies: 16
Views: 3,082
Re: Gas Boiling
Thanks Jim, was wondering about the pressure. Will check timing again.
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-06-2016, 03:23 PM
|
Replies: 16
Views: 3,082
Re: Gas Boiling
Wow Zener, you really put some thinking into your setup. Like the heat shield idea, may try that along with the spacer
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-06-2016, 11:48 AM
|
Replies: 16
Views: 3,082
Gas Boiling
When the car is shut off the carb leaks gas. I can usually hear the gas boiling in the carb and then starts leaking. Does this do any damage to the carb by the gas becoming pressurized & being...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2016, 08:27 PM
|
Replies: 48
Views: 9,888
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2016, 07:42 PM
|
Replies: 15
Views: 4,057
Re: What is this?
Cigarette lighter? Looks like an electric wire? Hole about the size of cigarette?
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2016, 08:44 AM
|
Replies: 10
Views: 2,147
Finally Fume Free
After owning my tudor for 5 years have finally resolved my gas fume issues. Started out with dripping carb - fixed, steering wheel bracket - fixed, gas gauge - fixed. Still had fumes after these...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2016, 08:40 AM
|
Replies: 25
Views: 5,836
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2016, 09:30 PM
|
Replies: 25
Views: 5,836
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2016, 04:35 PM
|
Replies: 25
Views: 5,836
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2016, 08:56 AM
|
Replies: 25
Views: 5,836
Going Crazy Smelling Gas Fumes
Getting a strong gas smell inside my 29 tudor & believe it is coming from the gas gauge. The steering wheel bracket has been converted to a 31 and there is no sign of any leakage there, same with...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2016, 08:59 AM
|
Replies: 19
Views: 6,127
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2016, 09:39 PM
|
Replies: 19
Views: 6,127
Dash Camera
Have been thinking about getting a dash cam for my every day vehicle. Would also like to use it in my 29 tudor. Trying to find one that has its own battery power. Ones I have looked at operate...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2015, 10:18 AM
|
Replies: 6
Views: 1,525
Re: Strange Vibrations
Thanks for the response. Have had this car for 5 years, new tires put on couple of years ago, but the same before and after.
|