Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2016, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 5
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Battery lasted 5 years w/ maintainer
Well my 6v Sam's battery (Energizer) lasted five years before it died; and I keep it on a Battery Tender maintainer 24/7. Before using the maintainer, I would get about three years before they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2016, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 10,951
Re: Economy Battery
Has anybody actually had this battery shipped to them from Rural King?
I'm wondering if they ship it dry, and if not how do they keep it from leaking acid.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2016, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,705
Re: Can I powder coat the water pump?
Thanks for the replies.
Reason - to make it easier to keep clean and looking good.
I was also thinking of powder coating the generator too, but I know I have to keep the electrical connections...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2016, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,705
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2015, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,976
Tool cabinet slider lub ?
I have a typical metal tool cabinet, like a craftsman, with the pull-out drawers.
Every so often I need to WD-40 the sliders because the drawers feel gummy and hard to pull out all the way. After...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2015, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 9,631
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-03-2015, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,750
Re: yee haw - 50 mph
I'm curious, are you guys relatively new Model A owners or have you had them for many years?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2014, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,240
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2014, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,853
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2014, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,398
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2014, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,549
Re: Batteries...batteries...batteries
That's interesting about the epsom salt procedure. So I starting looking and found several references to this and other methods.
Like this procedure, some empty the battery out and replace the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2014, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 26,638
Re: Warping sheet metal - sandblasting
I guess you missed my comment where I initial thought that heat was the reason it warps. So I was keeping the panel cooler than when wire wheeling.
Like many have said, there's nothing better than...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2014, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 26,638
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2014, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 26,638
Warping sheet metal - sandblasting
Ok, I have read many times that sandblasting sheet metal causes it to warp, and I proved it because I did it. But I want to know why it warps.
I was always told that it warps because the heat...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2014, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,549
Re: Batteries...batteries...batteries
Have you heard the ole wives tale (should be called ole mechanics tale since I don't think wives ever did this) of setting a battery on a block of wood so it wont go dead. LOL
Tom - I wish I could...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2014, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,549
Re: Batteries...batteries...batteries
I used to get about 3 years out of a battery also, but then I started using the Battery Tender with the green label - just so we're talking about the same device. As I read the instructions, it is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2014, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,755
Re: Gas Additive by Les Pearson
I never used fuel additives either, for over 20 years. But now after recently experiencing a stuck valve I'm using the recommended MMO added to the fuel.
Who knows what's in the fuels these days....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2014, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,478
Ever try that Traveler Oil at Tractor Supply?
I Changed the oil the other day and I'm old school so I use straight SAE 30. The Price sure has gone up, I remember when 1 qt was a buck and a half.
I see Tractor Supply has Traveler Oil, SAE 30...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2014, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,928
Rear breaks howl/growl only in reverse
It has been doing this forever and I've just lived with it. When I'm backing out, the minute I step on the brake pedal (even lightly) the rear brakes give a loud growl. You know the cartoon dog...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2014, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,274
Re: Plugs and stuck valves..awe!
Halleluiah!! Started her up and runs like a top, like she always does.
I told her I was sorry for neglecting her.
After totally draining the tank, I put in about a gal of fresh no-eth gas with MMO....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2014, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,332
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2014, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,274
Re: Plugs and stuck valves..awe!
I think I got it!
I used a heat gun to soften the straw on the PB Blaster and put a nice right angle in it. With this I was able to get up under the valve face and spray the rod. I worked it up and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2014, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,274
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2014, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,274
Re: Plugs and stuck valves..awe!
OK, apparently I have just one stuck valve in #2. Got out my Free Harbor Freight LED flashlight and watched each valve. They all move except this one.
With the way the engine ran I thought it was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2014, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,274
Plugs and stuck valves..awe!
I know I don't post a lot here, I prefer to listen and learn. I appreciate this forum and all of ya'll!
It appears that my 1930 coupe has developed some stuck valves. I admit I let her sit longer...
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