Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2021, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 3
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Generator wiring
I have a Model A truck that is a static display. The motor does run and is wired for just the ignition. Now I want to wire the generator also in the simplest way possible. All other wiring such as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2017, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,477
Timing question
I put in a new distributor and gear assy and timed my A but I have noticed on cold days or if battery is a little low as I try to start it will fire and try to kick motor back even if I am at full...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-13-2017, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,260
Re: Cannot get oil pump gear out ?
Well my little ordeal is over. I never could get the gear assy out so I drilled out pin and removed top piece and of course it came out. I compared it to the new one and I could see little size or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2017, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,260
Re: Cannot get oil pump gear out ?
After trying everything I am going to take out the pint at top of gear assy and take apart to remove. I was going to use a grinder to take it out but concerned about sparks getting to gas fumes. Any...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2017, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,260
Re: Cannot get oil pump gear out ?
Thanks everyone for trying to help me. No the top tang is below the top flange. I will try and take the top to the inside as someone suggested. I agree it went in there but it might not have went in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2017, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,824
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2017, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,260
Re: Cannot get oil pump gear out ?
I see you point when I put bottom tang parallel with the car front to back it does give it the best chance to come out. But still will not come out. I could get aggressive and pull top out but as you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2017, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,260
Re: Cannot get oil pump gear out ?
Ok this is my problem I am at top of lift and slightly tilted out but I still have about half the gear to go. I can get more aggressive but I do Not want to hurt block. Any ideas. Thanks Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2017, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,260
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2017, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,260
Re: Cannot get oil pump gear out ?
Tom I am trying to get the whole assy out together ? I am going up into the distributor hole and then trying to clear the bottom tang out of the crankcase. Does the assy come apart first ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2017, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,260
Cannot get oil pump gear out ?
I have tried to get gear out but no luck. I lift it up into the hole above going to the distributor as far as I can go but the tang at bottom still is in lower block hole about a 1/16". It does not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2017, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,824
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2017, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 817
oil pan drive gear
What am I doing wrong ? I have pulled the distributor. the lower shaft and side cover but cannot get the drive gear to come out. I can lift it up easily but when I get it as high as I can the tang on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2017, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,824
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2017, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,824
Re: Distributor problems
Okay I have the side cover pulled that was easy. I removed the spring from the cam gear assy but it will not come out completely. The tang at bottom for the oil pump is hanging do I take assy apart ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2017, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Distributor problems
I must have a problem at that point so I will go there. Do I have to remove intake and exhaust manifold to get off side cover ? Thanks Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2017, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,824
Distributor problems
Ok a while back Model A would not start. I realized my distributor was not turning. Wanted new one anyway. Bought new distributor and lower rod. Am in the process of installing it. Got it all the way...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-03-2017, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
Distributor Oil
I am replacing my distributor so I pulled it and lower shaft. Lower shaft is very dry and corroded. Does it not get oil from oil pump ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2017, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,068
Re: Coil Wire Resistance
The reason I ask I think I may have bought a new style wire a year or so ago. When I check for continuity I have none or almost zero ? That is not right is it ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2017, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,068
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2017, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,007
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2017, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,007
Re: Distributor will not rotate ?
I can say this after the motor will not start I did see the distributor spin while I was trying to reset old points. What I did do was put the new style lower and upper plate on the distributor. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2017, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,007
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2017, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,007
Distributor will not rotate ?
Model A would not start. I replaced points because they did look bad. Still will not start. Now I realize that my distributor is not rotating when engine does. I last ran it a month ago and all was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2016, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,853
Re: Pretty close on timing
Then that means theoretically hi octane might be actually harder to start. Probably in almost unnoticeable amount.
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