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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 974
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: spark plugs

they haven’t been fragile for me, but I don’t play with them, only took them out to clean some other plugs, the ones in my car are old
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 488
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Fuse blowing

Separate the lights from the rest of the system by unhooking the wire to them at the generator and see if the problem is in the lights
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 305
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Convert 1929 from Negative Ground back to Positive

It depends on what modifications were made, what does it have for generator/ alternator?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 08:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 974
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: spark plugs

I got 2 sets of 3X plugs from people that say they get fouled and don’t run right, after 20 minutes of driving in my car they are clean, I used to try different spark plugs “ saving the 3X for show,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: final reminder- Woodstown car show NJ

still enough attendance that the aisles were full of people making it hard to move, yes not as many vendors but I think saturdays rain made people think it would be a muddy mess
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2024, 04:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,166
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: 35-36 convertible front bow metal

Yes, I still have a few— send me a message with your contact information
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-24-2024, 04:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 852
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Best riding A?

The one with well lubricated springs and properly working shocks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-21-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 253
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: 47 PU Fuel Tank Shutoff Valve Fitting

try using tubing that diameter and double flair it, then solder it to the smaller tubing
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2024, 07:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 809
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Spark lever position at idle and temperature sensitivity

Also if the edges of the butterfly valve are worn near the throttle shaft it will cause the butterfly angle at the idle fuel ports to be wrong, the idle port get covered more changing the mixture...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-16-2024, 02:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 809
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Spark lever position at idle and temperature sensitivity

how much wiggle in the throttle shaft, if worn the the throttle may not close at the same position every time
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 04:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: 40 wt synthetic hydraulic fluid

Tractor hydraulic oil, I have started using Kubota hydrostatic multi viscosity in my original shocks
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 04:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,531
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Synchronized Transmission

Proper oil in transmission
Low idle speed
Learning to match engine speed to road speed for that gear
Shift earlier
Sometimes double clutching can help shifting timing
Read owners instruction...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,189
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: LED headlight bulbs

14 amps, headlights dual tail lights panel light, ignition
stock wiring,switchOne night I went out with battery at 5.8 volts,came back at 6 volts, am at positive 1 amp driving with lights on.
on...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2024, 07:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,189
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: LED headlight bulbs

i have halogen bulbs with generator good defined beam
lights up signs 8 tenths of a mile away, no blinding oncoming cars.
ammeter shows a + 1 amp with lights on with a 14 amp charge rate, generator...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 328
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: dead spot on starter and sticking bendix

Take the cover band off and rotate the commutator with a stick , look at the surface of the commutator where the brushes rub, it should look even all around .
Sometimes the commutator wears in a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2024, 12:56 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,082
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine

There was a engine without head a few booths away at Hershey a couple years ago, every I ever I walked by it called to me ( I don’t need more engines) I looked at it several time, the bores were...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2024, 12:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,387
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: cleaning spark plugs: Process

Using anything metal on the porcelain that is not glazed ( the combustion chamber side can transfer metal causing a conducive electrical path
And has been said, if you have to clean them because of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Roll out knob

most likely— push back escutcheon look for pin , push out pin
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2024, 06:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,163
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: 28-32 N.O.S. shocks

Post a picture of the boxes, originally they had glycerin, later on oil, the style of the box can give idea of era of manufacture date.
It will be interesting to see the shocks and boxes.
If the...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 03-03-2024, 06:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 747
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: I need a place to start. The basics of a Model T

A couple years ago when I was at Hershey there was a T motor on a engine stand and I was looking at it, the guy said make me a offer —- I said 5$, I was pulling a box of generators, he got me to 12$,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 920
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: How I did it.

My friend has a 36 Packard, it was having starting issues and dim brake lights, came with every kind of brighter brake light bulb and none were bright.
I started to trace the brake light issue and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 974
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Klein Tools

Digital meters can get upset with the ignition system on a running model A engine.
When I tried my snap on vantage on my running model T it locked up and started crying, had to take out the battery...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-01-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 599
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Speedometer Cable- A Grease Pump?

some cables are “ wound” in the wrong direction and can act like a pump
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-01-2024, 12:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 633
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: 1936 ANTENNA-PLEASE HELP! Where can I find radio antenna for 1936Ford series 68 c

With trunk ? There was a reproduction running board antenna available in the past.
Otherwise the spare tire mount was insulated and the bracket and rim was the antenna
The lead in wire fo spare...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-01-2024, 12:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 738
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Towing Capacity?

How much water do you plan on carrying?
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