Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:36 PM
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Re: Transmission pops out of third gear
TJ:
Do you have a copy of Les Andrews red book, the Model A bibile??? Chapter 2 page 39 list 7 issues that will cause the transmission to pop out of high gear.
1. The input shaft nose is loose...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 39
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Re: Idle Mixture Screw
Am I confused? 3.5 turns out on the idle air mixture screw would be allowing additional air into the idle circuit. Wouldn't this compensate for a rich mixture, rather than a lean one????
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 02:36 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2024, 07:50 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2024, 08:58 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: 1931 Model A not turning over
Do you have a voltmeter? A test light? A hydrometer to test the battery? The Les Andrews red book?
Make sure your battery cables are clean, bright and tight at both ends. On a stock wired Model...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 39
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Re: Idle Mixture Screw
X2 on your post #11, Shew01. Stalling at stops has a list of possible causes, but in my brief Model A experience, a proper setting of the base idle air mixture is the first place to start. When one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Next problem is... locked rear brakes
It's easy to mistake a grinding rear for a grinding front brake. I just had that problem a few months ago. The rear brake required a shim on the axle. The shim quieted the rubbing, but I bought a new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Fuse size
The fuse is chosen to adequately protect the lightest wires from catching fire, right???
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 37
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Steering Wheel Slop
Check for loose wheel bearings, loose spindle bushings, loose steering arms. How tight did you set the plugs in the ends of the tie rod and drag link? Are the plugs flush with the end of the drag...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Distributor wiring
Thanks for the graphic, Mr. Bidonde. When I first saw this in the past, I soon checked the resistance on our coupe's engine ignition ground path. I probed the ground side of the points and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 03:03 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,876
Re: Car will not start
Kent thanks for posting your results:
Please describe the carb problem so we all can add to the collective group experience from your individual experience.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Water pump
I have a stock water pump. I ran it stock for a few thousand miles, then bought the modified rear portion, the brass part with a modern seal for the rear. It is still brass for the bearing and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,306
Re: Batteries completely discharging
I remove the positive cable off at the end of the day. A ground side cutoff switch is planned. There are some nice examples on this forum.
Run the voltage tests on your wires and cables that are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,306
Re: Batteries completely discharging
Rivco:
I read; you've tested the generator cutout as per Les Andrews blue book. My compliments, the blue book is my favorite source for electrical problem diagnosis.
If the safety fuse (by the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 29
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Re: Distributor Cap Advance Lever Slot
I seem to remember reading that the Model A engine with a stock 4.2 head can only utilize 28-32 degrees of crankshaft advance. High compression heads use even less. 20 degrees of distributor advance...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Front left wheel play
Synchro, please explain further. Should the lock bolt be tightened with a wrench only? Are the lock bolts not softer than the forged axle? At least one curious mind wants to know?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,217
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,236
Re: Nu Rex ignition switch
Tiger2, post 19:
The diagram in post 13 is nicely drawn. It is easily understood by experienced Model A persons. It is lacking a few details that will be needed by the beginner Model A person that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 25
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Re: Nu Rex ignition switch
Guyz, Katy's diagram in post 13 shows the power side of the coil as the - neg and the distributor / points side as + pos. It also implies a 12v system. Unless he has a 12v positive ground system, his...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,062
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 136
Views: 11,497
Re: Misfire mystery
Fairlane, I don't hear the same puff, puffing that our coupe has in your second video. You are likely correct about the fan blade, but to be certain, perhaps holding a piece of cardboard between the...
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