Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2023, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 840
Re: Valve adjustment tools
I still have my set of tappet wrenches from way back when working on old L head Jeep engines. They should still be available. They are made very thin for this very purpose.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2023, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,230
Re: help dowshift 3rd to 2nd
Unless you need the engine to help you slow down going down a grade, down shifting is not normally needed. In town driving you just pull up to a stop and shift from third into first (with the clutch...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2023, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,403
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2023, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Re: Generator / Charging issue
I’m new to model As. Working on AA project. I rebuilt my generator and with 3rd brush about halfway it would peg 20 amp meter. Not sure how accurate these amp meters are, but I moved brush almost all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2023, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,394
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2023, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,717
Re: frame webbing
Local commercial electrical supply company here still sells friction tape. Can be ordered from McMaster Carr Industrial supply also.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2023, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,439
Re: Buy flow tested carburetor jets?
I rigged up a simple test rig with pvc pipe fittings and flow tested new jets from a kit and originals. I think only two were within acceptable tolerances. I soldered the rest and resized with proper...
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Forum: Model-A
02-22-2023, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 535
AA universal joint
Found one. Needing a universal joint for a AA truck to install a Warford auxiliary transmission. Need the later style, shallow 10 spline yoke for drive shaft and 6 spline yoke for Warford output...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2022, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,376
Re: Valve Spring Compressor
I have one I bought in 70’s when I was doing flat head Willys Jeep engine. Works great on model A. Looks like half of a little scissor jack. One fork slides under keeper and one in between first...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2022, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,361
Re: Rebuilding Zenith Carburators
I am new to model As and my introduction is through a pretty much basket case AA that probably should have been a parts truck but my ignorance has gotten me in too deep to turn back now. I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2022, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,950
Re: ebay radiators
Looks funny but would work I guess. I was thinking about one on a driver AA I’m currently working on but saw a photo of one in an AA and decided against it. I just had my original radiator recored in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2022, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,947
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2022, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,713
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2022, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2022, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,608
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2022, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,708
Re: Zenith-1 carb question
I fought one forever. Finally figured out a tiny pinhole was rusted between secondary well and hole for the long bolt. Some fuel resistant sealer on secondary well threads fixed it. I fixed leaking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2022, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 679
Re: Running board braces
I had to practically reconstruct some of the brackets on my AA. I heated and straightened them as much as possible in vice and on anvil. After reinstalling I use a piece of pipe over the end to bend...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2022, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,577
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2022, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,439
Re: Gas leak
I made a copper gasket for mine and took care of it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2022, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,408
Re: 30-31 Model AA Front Brake Pin
The problem with the truck, I guess not enough demand for reproduction parts. I bought two spare rear axles and one front for that reason. Sorted through and picked best parts. Brake drums: find good...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2022, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,589
Re: Valve guide
Get the tool that wraps around the valve stem and tap valve with brass hammer. Save yourself lots of time and headache
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2022, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,052
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2022, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,246
Re: valve guide
Of the three model A blocks I’ve disassembled all had at least one with a chunk gone here. Most likely, I would suggest, by someone knocking valve guide out without proper tool. Picture is not too...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2022, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 7,478
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2021, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 11,001
Re: Your biggest Model-A mistake of the year?
Not starting my project when I was younger, (pretty much basket case AA), not finding a more complete project, and in hind sight:
I wish I had cleaned out sludge, tightened bearings, lapped...
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