Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Tight crank gear
I have used the propane powered grill outside to heat things. Avoid pounding on the gear put use a series of bolts and washers to press it on. Pounding may damage the trust bearing in the engine. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 453
Re: New Stipe Camshafts
Bill, Thank you so much for letting us all know the status of your business. Good luck in the move and getting the web site back on line. I hope your son's times considerably improve.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,963
Re: Cleaning the radiator
Diastole, You are running too hot. The coolant flow is likely too slow. This would allow the coolant to cool in the radiator but the engine would still run too hot. I am guessing but this seems...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 453
Re: rebuild engine
I love my Burtz engine. I have no hesitation about driving the car anywhere. I have the original engine for the car sitting in my basement shop. It will go with the car when I sell it, in 2044. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 504
Re: New Shocks vs Rebuilt Shocks
Rebuilding the shocks yourself requires some specialized tooling and some machining. The best way to hold the shocks when opening them up is a cast concrete block with bolts cast into them. Unless...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,963
Re: Cleaning the radiator
A new radiator is a wonderful thing. If not that, then a rebuilt one is nice. You may have to go to Charlotte to find a radiator shop. I doubt there is one in the Smokys.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 411
Re: Doodlebug Granny
No doubt had a granny gear.
Lots of places here in North Carolina did not have roads in the early part of the 20th century. Tractors or doodle bugs or horses and wagons were the only way to get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,532
Re: Steering Wheel Slop
Arefftx, There should be no slop in the steering wheel. Well, perhaps 1/4 inch max, but try for zero. That is with the wheels pointed straight ahead. Slack is normal when making a turn. 5 to 7...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 458
Re: Lifting 30 Tudor body
I am also interested methods because I am planning the same on my Fordor. I was thinking of using a floor jack and some timber. It is just me, no helpers. I just have to lift it high enough to get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,963
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 579
Re: Water Pump Options
The original water pumps always leak a few drops and need constant tightening. Special water proof grease has to be used. I really like my leakless water pump.
I saw somewhere that the corners...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,970
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 455
Re: Truck for sale
eBay, Craigs List, Bring a Trailer, local club, MAFCA and MARC magazines, Hemmings, swap meets, car shows, or park it out front with a for sale sign.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,307
Re: Auction results in Varina Va.
Nice haul. It is always nice to have spares. I would be looking for a new place to live if my wife saw me bring all that stuff home.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 470
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 658
Re: weird stuff
The piston design was changed several times during the production of the Model A. The Service Bulletins talk about this at pages 312 and 339. As Ursus said, the round pistons had the slots and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,426
Re: Sticking valves?
If you look at photos or movies of race cars at the early part of the last century, you will see a cloud of oil smoke behind each car. Oil was mixed with the gasoline. The early cars did not have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 883
Re: Pressure plate adjutant
The most important thing is that they all be the same. I think the specification is within 0.002 inch of each other.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 490
Re: Horn
On a closed car, remove the bolts holding the steering column to the frame and to the gas tank and tilt the steering column down.
If the wire to the horn button is grounded, as described above,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 727
Re: Not A, But Interesting
Interesting video. Well, they did not make 5 million of them.
A while back there was a hulk of a Bugatti car on Bring a Trailer. Too much work and money for me to bring it back. It was bid...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,061
Re: Seized motor/potentially overheated
Do you have the hand crank? Have you tried turning the engine over with the hand crank? What happens if someone pushes in the clutch while you try turning the engine over with the hand crank? That...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 751
Re: Exhaust manifold intake bolts broke
Bob, that is a good idea. In this case, after installing the plug, he could drill and tap the plug using the intake manifold as a drill guide. I would use Loctite or JB Weld to lock the plug in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 683
Re: Knocking. Valves?
Could be valves. Could be something else. Try slowing down the engine by retarding the spark. If the noise goes away then the ignition is too far advanced. Or you may be able to better tell where...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,426
Re: Sticking valves?
How many miles on the engine? It may be time for new rings, lapping the valves, and taking up the bearings. Back in the day, this was usually done at around 25,000 miles. It can be done in the car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,061
Re: Seized motor/potentially overheated
Take the head off or look in the cylinders with a bore scope to see if there is scuffing on the walls. If the pistons get really hot they can expand and scuff. If that does not solve the issue,...
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