Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 369
Re: Exhaust Fumes
I was getting an exhaust smell inside the passenger compartment of my '31. Turns out that sometime in the past someone had run over something (I don't remember doing it) and put a gash on the bottom...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 206
Re: Too much gear lube
If you let the car cool down before checking levels, you will lessen the chance of burning yourself on the muffler.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 370
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,553
Re: I give up
I think you’re off a decimal point - up and down play should be 0.003”, not 0.03”. But I do agree, 0.018” is excessive. Not sure how you do that unless you omit the spacer at the bottom?
Whether...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 264
Re: Front Hub Stuck to Brakes
Mike - you didn’t say whether there is a lip on the inner circumference of the drums. If there isn’t, then you could try gentle pull with a puller while tapping around the drum to get the shoes to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 303
Re: Ruidoso MAFCA meet
Years ago I was riding a motorcycle from Phoenix to Yuma in early June - not the best planning, I admit. I couldn’t leave Phoenix until 10am, and it was 110F. I stopped in Gila Bend for some fluids...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 303
Re: Ruidoso MAFCA meet
I’ll be in one of the groups from San Jose (I’m in TK and SK’s group) noodling along at about 260 miles/day. Nk, I’d love to meet you and any other barners face to face. Synchro, should be able to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2024, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 5,935
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2024, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 5,935
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2024, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 5,935
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 434
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 5,935
Re: Tools/supplies needed while traveling
Things I’ve either had, or traveling companions have had, fail on the road that I’ve not seen mentioned:
—Timing gear (and gaskets to replace it)
—Radiator hoses and clamps
—Radiator cap gasket...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,470
Re: Model A serial number verification
California has a process where individuals can be licensed to verify VIN. My 30 Town Sedan body is off the frame right now, I intend to get one of these guys in to verify the frame vs engine vs...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,418
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 525
Re: Tight Fit for Inner Wheel Bearing
Yes, it appears that spindle shaft has been peened (not “preened”), that’s what the dots are. As mentioned, likely because a bearing has spun in the past. Hand peening like that can lead to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 612
Re: White walls
Actually I have a set of black metal discs and those stainless band tread covers, but those rattle something fierce. Hopefully at Turlock next year I can find a couple of cheap whitewalls to use as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 612
Re: White walls
I think this is another one of those topics like “what’s the best oil” and “antifreeze or not” that we’ll never resolve. ��
FWIW, I have whitewalls on the four corners and two fender-mounted spare...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 514
Re: Washer for Rear Backing Plate
While you are at it, suggest you get a new set of the special nuts to be sure all of your hardware is correct. BTW, last set of the new bolts I ordered were just a hair too large to go through the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 524
Re: removing hood rods?
Are you talking about the three rods hinging the hood panels? If so, remove the hood, stand it on end, and soak each of the hinge points with penetrating oil repeatedly. Repeat until tapping gets...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,197
Re: Distributor won't drop in fully...
I’ve had a couple of replacement lower shafts that had this problem, in my case it was at the collar at the bottom of the distributor, not at the oil pump gear. I removed the collar and found that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 663
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,553
Re: I give up
If spraying starting fluid made a change to how the engine runs, in your case it killed the engine you have a leak at the manifold that needs to be fixed.
I'm not sure why you are continuing to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 958
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 577
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,561
Re: Gas Station
Here in California we have Stage 2 vapor recovery systems on the nozzles in most urban areas. My filling the tank is a two-handed affair, and I keep a pair of gloves in the trunk to help.
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