Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:09 PM
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Re: Zenith 1 Carburetor leak trouble
Reporting back: Main jet gasket was very old and hard. Only one gasket there, no extras found. Replaced with new one. While I was in it I replaced all the gaskets with new. Cap and main jets are also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Zenith 1 Carburetor leak trouble
Thank you Jim and Gary. I’ve been reluctant to put any sealant on the plug because of its proximity to the Main jet. But I’ll approach it with caution and see what happens. I’ll report back the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 11
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Zenith 1 Carburetor leak trouble
The drain plug on my Zenith will not stop leaking. I've tried everything I can think of and can't stop that leak, even with two gaskets on the plug. I'm reluctant to tighten the plug too much because...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2024, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 12
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Zenith jet drill bits.
Where can I find a chart that identifies the drill bit numbers that coincide with Model A Zenith-1 carburetor jets?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Paint Question
Get a spray squeeze trigger to use on the can over the spray button. Your paint store should carry them. They make rattle cans much easier to use over longer times.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 23
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Re: Homemade Radiator Mascots
There were 4 where I found this one, and the other three all had broken wings. This good one is complete, but rust or corroded so badly on the hinge and underside that nothing moves. I don’t know...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,930
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,930
Re: Homemade Radiator Mascots
This is off what I think was a29 Chevvy. It’s very fragile old potmetal. I’d like to remove the old radiator cap part, but I haven’t figured out a way to safely do that. I’ll take suggestions if...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: testing horn
Keep the original diaphragm. I’ve never found a repro that gives the right sound.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2024, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 716
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 330
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,604
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 697
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,765
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,172
Re: New Coupe
Take lots of pictures. Don’t throw anything away. Keep it stock. "Go slowly for a more harmonious outcome." (Old Sioux saying.)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,765
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
I worked in a service station in high school in 1961, and one of the services we offered was cleaning plugs. We had a special machine and some kind of electrical device that told us whether the plug...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,057
Re: KRW Combination Machine
Yes, the inserts will eventually be the best and/or only option for keeping our cars running. When my coupe needed a rebuild, it was early in the insert era. I was fortunate to have access to one the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,057
Re: KRW Combination Machine
Thanks Brent. I’ll bow to your wisdom and experience. Reality is tough, though. What will happen to Model A’s & T’s when no one comes up with the skills, tools, and materials to pour babbit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,163
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,421
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,286
Re: new guy, old car
Tip 1. Don’t throw anything away.
Tip 2. Go slowly for a more harmonious outcome.
This is the advice I give everyone who has his first A.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 25
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,057
Re: KRW Combination Machine
Rent it or sell it to somebody who can use it. Babbit mechanics/craftsmen are a rare breed and we should help ‘em stay in biz.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,163
Re: getting into the Rumble Seat
When I had a rumble seat I also had a special blanket or towel I would spread if I anticipated riders. I eventually solved the problem by returning the space to a trunk, which was original to my car...
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