Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2019, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,264
Re: Is Arcing shoes necessary for brake job?
Thank you fellas for confirming what my mechanic had said about the high spots wearing down the more I brake. Good to see there are still honest ones around. I do like the chalk idea and will try...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2019, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,264
Is Arcing shoes necessary for brake job?
I recently had a brake job done here in California on my 1930 Town Sedan at a local shop. They turned my front drums as they were out of round but did not arc the used shoes to the newly turned drum...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2014, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,428
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2014, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,428
Squeaking Gas Tank Remedy?
After what I thought was squeaking coming from my floorboards in my 1930 Town Sedan actually turns out to be originating from my dashboard or gas tank area. Does anyone have some suggestions to solve...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-21-2014, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,041
Squeaking Floorboard Remedy?
My 1930 Town Sedan sounds like birds in a cage as I drive down the road, especially when I travel over bumps. This noise is coming from the floorboards. I know there is a fabric strip around the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2014, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,622
Re: Checking for frozen shocks?
Kevin, when you say the wheel will not move, do you mean the shock itself? The shaft on the left side shock is pointing up while the shaft on the right side shock is parallel to the ground. I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2014, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,622
Re: Checking for frozen shocks?
Once I disconect the shock arm and put a wrench to the square shank what do I do next and what do I look for? Just to see if it moves?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2014, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,622
Checking for frozen shocks?
I am going to be inspecting the shocks on my 1930 Town Sedan to see if they are frozen or funtioning properly. How does one do this? Do I have to remove the shocks from the frame or is there some way...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2014, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,320
What oil in '32 tranny w/'39 syncromesh gears?
I own a 1930 Briggs Town Sedan with a '32 transmission with '39 syncromesh gears. Can someone tell me what type of oil I should be using in the gear box? I have read all the forums but cannot come up...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2013, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,942
Are oversized valves really needed?
Im rebuilding my 1930 Town Sedan motor and am adding a few upgrades such as high compression head, V8 clutch and weighted and balanced crankshaft. I know some install oversized valves and adjustable...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2013, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,962
Re: Smoking Engine!
It is on the exterior of the block in the water jacket near number four cylinder.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2013, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,514
What constitutes a good Touring Motor?
Since my Model A engine block is cracked beyond repair, I am fashioning a new block and want to build a touring motor. I intend to put in a balanced and weighed crank, oversize valves, high...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2013, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,962
Re: Smoking Engine!
Well it turns out that I had a crack in the block in the water jacket and steam was coming out the side of the engine. After pulling the engine it was determined that at least three cracks had been...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-19-2013, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,962
Re: Smoking Engine!
Thanks for all the suggestions fellas. It turns out my radiator was almost completely dry. It was missing 2 gallons of water and that is what caused the engine to overheat. I have a pressurized...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-18-2013, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,962
Smoking Engine!
I was driving my '30 Town Sedan yesterday and my wife and I noticed an unusual metalic/burn smell. Thinking nothing of it we continued driving and we began to hear a lot of clicking or rattling...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2013, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,445
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-08-2013, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,445
Where to get black touch up paint?
There has been a lot of discussion about how to paint a Model A but does one know where to get black touch up paint? I own a 1930 Town Sedan and on a tour a fellow club member bumped my front fender...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2013, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,472
Screwing in Bud Vase Brackets
I am about to place my bud vase brackets in my 1930 Briggs Town Sedan. Does anyone have a way to attatch the brackets between the quarter and rear windows slightly after the curve in the body? I know...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2013, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,937
Re: Squealing Leakless Water Pump or Clutch?
Dave I took your suggestion and had someone depress the clutch but the pulley stayed true. The squealing problem was attributed to the new alternator bracket. I lathered it up with some grease,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2013, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,937
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2013, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,937
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2013, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,937
Squealing Leakless Water Pump or Clutch?
I have a squealing noise coming from my leakless water pump but am perplexed as if I step on my clutch I can increase or lower the screaching sound. I put in a new leakless water pump after my old...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2013, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,292
How to diagnose a bad coil?
Is there a way to tell if the coil is on its way out on my 30 Model A? I know you can check for 6v at each terminal with a meter but will this diagnose if it is bad? Can they slowly start to falter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2013, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,332
Re: Popping sound while shifting gears?
I think my first step is going to be to clean out the carburetor of any debris. Secondly I will seal the exhaust manifold with some cement and see how that goes. Thanks for your tips everyone.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2013, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,332
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