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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2024, 04:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,833
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP

* pedant mode on *


sorry for being a bit anal and, hopefully not, confusing the original poster...


Not all pipe threads are tapered, that is plainly wrong. For instance most (1) female pipe...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-13-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 511
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Exhaust Fumes

Really neat, i wish i could buy some on this side of the pond. Maybe next time i am in the us.
Thanks for the tip...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-05-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,349
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: help! clutch won‘t disengage…

yes, this failure mode has been suggested, but, as i saw something moving within the flywheel housing, i ruled it out. stupid me.

looking at the arm on the photos, it looks really fragile and it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-05-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,349
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: help! clutch won‘t disengage…

i have to say thank you to all the people answering on this thread, some people were on the right track but i didn‘t believe them… see the photos attached.

Tom
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-03-2024, 05:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,000
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Homemade Radiator Mascots

get it 3d-scanned, print it in something thermo-plasticky and cast your copies…
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-30-2024, 03:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,349
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: help! clutch won‘t disengage…

well, i made it home but the car is in a garage in Leverkusen. I cannot do that repair in my little garage so i have to find a professional to do the job.


Do any of the german members here know...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,349
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: help! clutch won‘t disengage…

if that was the case, would things within the clutch, like the release bearing hub, be moving?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2024, 11:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,349
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: help! clutch won‘t disengage…

i assume so, things inside the clutch are moving when i move the pedal…
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,349
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: help! clutch won‘t disengage…

can one ‚overpress‘ the clutch pedal or adjust it so badly, that the pressure plate goes too far in and won‘t come out again?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,349
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: help! clutch won‘t disengage…

i don‘t think one can see anything useful here but…
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,349
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: help! clutch won‘t disengage…

i can see the release bearing hub moving in and out when i move the pedal. very light movement on the pedal.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,349
Posted By TomInCologne
help! clutch won‘t disengage…

okay, managed about 30mls before…

the clutch pedal fell to the floor, clutch won‘t disengage but i can see the ‚clutch bearing‘ move in and out when i move the pedal…

i noticed before that the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2024, 06:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 766
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Leak on top of carb...

i have not had time yet to check the carb, but a thought crossed my mind...


My mixture screw is more or less closed, maybe the vacuum pulls in the fuel into the top of the carb and after the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-28-2024, 08:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,637
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Distilled water

limescale...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-28-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,491
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Idle Mixture Screw

better to put a little pressue on it and use leak detection spray (used for checking gas (natural gas, propane) pipework for leaks. Should be readily available in any diy-store for a small amount of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-27-2024, 12:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 766
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Leak on top of carb...

guys,


thank you all, i will go through and check everything. I have been out over the weekend doing about 150 miles without any problems except i have to remember to shut the fuel off when...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-26-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 766
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Leak on top of carb...

don‘t think that is leaking. see, there is some liquid under the throttle axle…
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-26-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 766
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Leak on top of carb...

well, it doesn't leak when i close the fuel shut-off...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-26-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 766
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Leak on top of carb...

quite likely too much... but should fuel flow out of there?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-26-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 766
Posted By TomInCologne
Leak on top of carb...

Hi guys,
this is puzzling... at least to me...


I came to the car yesterday and found a puddle of fuel under it, about 1,5l. My carb has always been leaking but it was only dripping, not a lot....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-14-2024, 06:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 602
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Blown exhaust gasket and rough idle?

my method of finding leaks in the inlet or exhaust train is to duct-tape the positive-pressure side of my vacuum cleaner (Hoover?) onto the carburettor or exhaust. then i use leak-detection spray and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-25-2024, 02:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,121
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch

Werner,


i am sorry you have had a bad experience with Berts. my experience is mixed, they do ship, but the communication is lacking. My favourite supplier is Snyders, but they do not sell this...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-24-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,121
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch

Werner,


that's also been my experience with Bert's... But the parts arrived, so i assume that they are just not good at communicating. And, being sent by USPS, it may take three weeks for the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-17-2024, 03:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,650
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Stipe Machine/Specialty Motor Cams

sorry for the thread resurrection, but their website is not available...
Does anybody know any more?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-09-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 993
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Condenser Capacity

'cause 1 F(arad) = 1 C(oulomb)/1V(olt), so this is the standard version in the S.I. system.


and 1Coulomb = 1Ampere * 1 second
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