Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:04 PM
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Re: Wobbly dist—hard to disgnose/fix?
Randall's video is a good reference. If I had a distributor like that my plan would be to rebuild it completely. In fact, you might want to inspect the distributor casting to make sure there are no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 14
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Re: White walls
Black walls are Model A. We recently had a customer with a nice looking green 28 roadster. It had white walls that needed to be replaced. We convinced them that black walls were authentic and would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,222
Re: I give up
I would try adjusting the float valve by using various shim thicknesses. Sometimes a small shim thickness change will improve low speed performance especially when abrutly stopping.
I would also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 29
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Re: help! clutch won‘t disengage…
If all the externallevers and pins are okay I would tend to agree with Tom Endy and assume a spring has come free and is wedged in the pressure plate. It appears you should be able to use a borescope...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 948
Re: Power Loss After Carb Rebuild
If the butterfly is properly installed you should not have side to side movement in the idle position. With the linkage disconnected position the butterfly in the idle position. If it is correctly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 948
Re: Power Loss After Carb Rebuild
Did you check the accelerator butterfly shaft for wear? If the shaft is worn you could be pulling air in which could affect the proper fuel flow needed at the higher engine speed. With this type of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,092
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 787
Re: Water Pump Options
Thodge, if you like tinkering with things then rebuild your old pump. I like to spend as much time driving my "A" and try to minimize having to fixing or repairing things. I have had a leakless pump...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: radiator splashing
I am assuming you know the cooling system is non-pressurized so the only way coolant can come out of the cap is because of a poor seal. It is also possible the overflow tube is too short. It should...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,925
Re: Car will not start
If you had your exhaust intake manifold combined machined flat do not use the rings before installing the maifold. Use a A9433B gasket dry. If the counter bored holes in the block and manifold are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,372
Re: Leaking gas tank
MadMac, I am an engineer and hold a patent that involves the use of an epoxy resign. This experience required doing an exstensive amount of research involving different types of resigns. Epoxy is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 11,653
Re: Misfire mystery
Change the condenser. The present one might be randomly breaking down with change in temperature.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,058
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,037
Re: Holes not lined up on Universal Housing
You have 7 of the 8 fasteners securely installed which makes the clam shell function per design intent. Rather than struggling with making the one misaligned hole accept a bolt I would use the outer...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Timing gear cover
Go get another cover. Don't waste your time welding, brazing, or yuck puckying with JB Weld. These are all band aids.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2024, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 663
Re: front brake won't retract enough
The arc or outer curvature of the shoes must match the the OD of the drums. Remove the shoes and compare them to the drum. If the shoes are larger they will need to be sanded down until they match...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2024, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,241
Re: Deep knocking sound
I would check the timing gear. Do the timing gear check using the timing pin or a wood dowel. Remove the timing pin and run engine at idle. Insert the pin end back in hole and lightly press pin...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2024, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2024, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 1
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Re: radiator core
Try Maine Radiator, Lewiston, ME. They manufacture alll types of cores. I have one of their's and it appears to be excellent quality made New England USA.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 26
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Re: LED headlight bulbs
My 31 is equipted exclusively with 6V led lights, including headlights and 3rd brake light. My generator is a stock 6volt generator with a voltage regulator in place of the stock cutout. I buy 6volt...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,571
Re: New Radiator Opinions
I own a radiator core made by Maine Radiator Manufacturing in Lewiston, Maine. My local radiator shop removed the upper and lower cans from my old radiator and installed a new core from Maine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2024, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,910
Re: Wishbone question
This a guess on my part but just thinking about how the wish bone was fabricated originally.
The wish bone is a weldment consisting of several forged details. The main tubes appear to be rolled and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2024, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Re: Rod alignment
One of my professors in engineering school told us a story about the meticulus aircraft mechanic aboard an aircraft carrier during WWII. He would paint the tips on prop engine planes white. In order...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2024, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Headlight Wire Terminals
The following instruction is how I connected my lights:
1. The wires exiting the wiring harness to your light should have male bullet ends as received. If not, solder on A-14486 male bullet ends to...
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