Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2018, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,045
Re: Generator not charging
30 closed cab PU- Thanks for the note. I've copied some of the info in the posts you referenced. Also Katy wondered what rpm I run on my fixture. By taking the motor data from My GE fixture motor...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2018, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,045
Re: Generator not charging
Katy,
I don't have a tachometer on my generator fixture, but the rpm is sufficient to allow model A generators to work. I have used this fixture for over 20 years and have used it to test many...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2018, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,045
Re: Generator not charging
Thanks for the note. I have an instrumented fixture with a motor and a cutout. I'm measuring any voltage generated at the generator terminal. I have polarized the generator with the Motor not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2018, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,045
Generator not charging
I have a model A generator that won't charge, but will run as a motor on the bench. I suspect that the generator does not have enough residual magnetism to start the charging process. If lack of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2017, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,574
Re: freed up stuck engine
Thanks for the input. We will be able to add oil and turn it over once or twice a year. I had forgotten about the acetone evaporating. Chainsaw bar oil sounds like a good idea and from your avatar...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2017, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,574
freed up stuck engine
A friend had a stuck engine that we were able to free up with a 50-50 mixture of ATF and acetone. The engine will continue to be stored for some time.Will leaving the acetone /ATF mixture in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2017, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 981
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2017, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 981
1935 tail light housings
The reproduction 35/36 tail lights from Vintique have a SS housing painted black. (they're non- magnetic.) This is so they can use the same housings for 33/34 and 35/36, but just paint the ones for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2017, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,071
Re: V12 Torque #s
The May 2015 issue of Classic Car had an article on a V-12 Continental. It gave the 292 cu in V-12 a horsepower rating of 120 at 3900 RPM and 220 lb -ft of torque at 2000 RPM.
Donq
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2017, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 767
lincoln v-12 bank angle
I understand that the angle between the cylinder banks on a V-12 is 75 degrees. How do they get even firing of the cylinders with this arrangement? Do they have 2 plane crankshaft?
Donq
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2016, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,624
Re: My 1940 ford will not stay runing
I had a similar problem with a 40 Ford. It turned out to be a bad condenser. I added a spark checker between a plug and its wire and looked at the flash. After a short time the flash got dimmer...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
06-27-2016, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,523
Re: outside oioer
Thanks guys. I'd like to get the benefit of more oil to the front of the engine, without going to the trouble of removing magnets and adding slingers.
DonQ
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
06-27-2016, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,523
outside oioer
Do you have to install an oil slinger kit to make on outside oiler work well?
donQ
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-23-2016, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,163
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-21-2016, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,163
Re: wire wheel colors
Jack,
Thanks for your quick reply. The ones that I had seen were black. I'll go with the straw color.
thanks again,
donQ
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-21-2016, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,163
wire wheel colors
My 26 model T has wheels that are light yellow in color. Was this any kind of original color for the wheels or did someone in the past paint them yellow? If this is an original color for the wheels,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2016, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 10,926
Re: Bradley Floor Pan order
My experience has been like most other folks on the barn. I was really impressed with his product once I finally got the floor pans for my 40. The wait was pretty annoying. apparently he sets up...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2016, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,051
33/34 pick up fenders
I have a set of 33/34 pick up fenders. Would these fit on a 32 passenger car? They look similar.
Donq
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2015, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,679
Re: Generator rotation
Thanks to Mike K and Tom. I'll follow up on the field winding connections and go from there.
donQ
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2015, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 156
Views: 37,614
Re: Whitewalls
I think they look good with some color schemes as Ray64 points out. If you're not into judging, go with what looks good to you. My AA truck obviously has black walls, but I might put WW on one of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2015, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,679
Generator rotation
I was checking a number of model A generators. First I checked to see if they would run as a motor. All but one ran clockwise when facing the pulley. This one ran CCW. I then used my motor...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2015, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,872
Re: shut off valve lube
I liked Mike V's suggestion and sprayed inside the valve where the packing goes with silicone lube. I then liberally soaked the new packing with it. I carefully pushed the new packing in far enough...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2015, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,872
shut off valve lube
My shut off valve was leaking a bit, and I have some new packing. I notice that Bratton's has some sort of lube to put on the packing. I don't have this. What kind of lube would work? I've heard...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2015, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,400
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2015, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,400
speedometer change
The change from the oval speedometer to the round one occurred in 1930. Is there an estimated date or serial number when this change was cut in?
donQ
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