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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,589
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: 3:27 or 3:54 ??

I would think it depends on terrain as indicated above as well as if you are planning on doing any "Parade Crawls".. You'll wear out your knee constantly taking it in and out of gear in a long...
Forum: Model-A 03-31-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,501
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: Complete Borg Warner Overdrive

The Overdrive has been sold...
- Dave
Forum: Model-A 03-03-2014, 03:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,501
Posted By Dave in Boise
Complete Borg Warner Overdrive

Hi,

I have a Borg Warner Overdrive that was taken out of a Touring Model A that I was going to use in a Model A based hot-rod project, but changed plans and had to sell the project.

It is a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-28-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,103
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: Another BS scam for my AA Truck

Having been in Malaysia, I seriously doubt that the buyer would be able to import it, much less get the govt papers on it.. They are very restrictive on what vehicles go into the country.

Only US...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-21-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,450
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: buyer's beware #2

Hi Joe,

Thanks for the correction :o Did not dig too deeply and was hoping it may have been a clue to our issue.

Best Regards,

Dave
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-20-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,450
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: buyer's beware #2

also Luke Dahlinger has not been active on the forum since Mid August of this year.. don't know if this helps, but at least a bit more info..
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-20-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,450
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: buyer's beware #2

Hi All,

Did a quick look-around and found this..

http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/visaliatimesdelta/guestbook.aspx?n=richard-snell&pid=167172335&cid=full

Looks like A Richard Snell from...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-14-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,160
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: float crushed from altitude change?

I would never hesitate to do business with Berts. They have always been a class act and have likely forgotten more about 'A's than I'll learn. They even talked me out of parts that would not solve...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-14-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,874
Posted By Dave in Boise
Speedometer Troubleshooting question

Hi All,

Over this summer, both of my cars have had their speedometers stop working

1) The coupe stopped after I had to pull out the dash and replace the ammeter.. Can the cable pull short out...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-03-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,582
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: What's causing this carbon buildup...

Maybe too obvious, but perhaps a bit too much MMO or other Fuel additive? I would suspect that for a short trip under 15 or so miles, the cylinder temps may not be getting hot enough to burn out any...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-10-2013, 10:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,558
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: Run a Model A on 100 percent ethanol

I have run my A on e85 before on a whim when I had a flex fuel truck.. I figured out if it did not like it, I could drain the tank into my flex-fuel vehicle, so no harm, no foul.

Well, it ran, but...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-25-2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,523
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: Where should I mount this?

I mounted mine on the drivers side of the coil by lengthening the wires and using a 1" single leg conduit clamp painted black from the firewall mount screw for the coil. Easy to get to if you want...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-16-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,539
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: Vapor lock

I kind of envision a percolator.. the pressure of the vaporizing fuel must be enough to offset the 1-2 psi of the gravity, or at least enough of it to slow the fuel to a point of starvation..
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-16-2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,159
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: distributor play

there are 2 types of play..
Rotational (twist the rotor clock and counter-clockwise) which will give you an idea of timing play and slop in your distributor gear and midshaft. This is generally...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-16-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,539
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: Vapor lock

so, not to stir this up to much, would having a larger diameter fuel line allow the air or vapor bubble the opportunity to burp out more easily, and allow liquid fuel to flow to the carb in a vehicle...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-09-2013, 03:48 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,539
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: Vapor lock

Interesting thread.. I am pretty hesitant to use 'vapor lock' as the cause for cars to stop running in warmer weather.. That is until our club took a 400 mile tour up and over mountains at 8700 ft...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-28-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,623
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: aerodynamics

Easy enough to do for anyone who has accidentally put in their Ring and pinion in backwards during a rebuild.. (lol)

- Dave
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-27-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,145
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: Idaho 4-Banger 400

No, but I'd bet that was the Big Sky A's who are loosely based in Missoula. Years ago I used to go through t-Falls every week as a delivery driver.. Great little town :)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-26-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,145
Posted By Dave in Boise
Idaho 4-Banger 400

Hi All,

We here in the TVMAFCA group will be starting a 400 mile tour (The 4-Banger 400) through the mountains of Central Idaho starting Saturday AM and ending Sunday PM. We will do a leisurely...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-26-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,393
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: Refueling

As far as the aluminum fuel filler adaptors, I use them on all my cars and are very pleased.. I can put the fuel filler neck on, put in the nozzle and squeeze the trigger and walk away.. It fills it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-18-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,963
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: For Real???...Totally restored back to original

Looks like they went 1/2 half 'pro street/hotrod' but left the running gear alone..
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-18-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,730
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: overdrive questions (borg warner)

Thanks Tom :)

Sorry if I am asking a lot of obvious questions here.. appreciate everyone's patience..

I will likely hook it up through the governor as you indicate to keep it from being engaged...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-18-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,730
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: overdrive questions (borg warner)

Thanks Tom.. I have downloaded your articles and will be studying them..



Is it true that the OD will freewheel when downhill, and you should shift out of OD before coming down a steep grade?
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-17-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,484
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: Spark Advance and Throttle Levers become "sticky"?

similar thing happened to a buddy.. the column casing cracked allowing the upper part of the column case to rotate while the lower stayed put.. the levers bound up from the misalignment.. I know it's...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-17-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,919
Posted By Dave in Boise
Re: Miss over 40 mph

open the GAV a bit.. Easiest to try :)

Then I'd go with the ignition advice above (don't forget the condenser and coil as they will also exhibit some issues at higher rpms, especially as they get...
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