Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 10:01 AM
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Re: Cast Drums versus Steel Drums
The only reason to use the original steel drums is if you are going to show the car and not drive it. That means taking it to the shows in a trailer and just running it enough to get to your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 04:47 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 04:42 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Ruidoso MAFCA meet
In the news this morning (Tuesday, June 18), there are two fires surrounding Ruidoso and the town is being evacuated. Unless the news improves by tomorrow morning, I will have to cancel my trip.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Water pump packing
If you plan on driving your car a lot or just hate fiddling with it, then I would suggest a new leakless water pump. See https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/product.htm?pid=984030&cat=41793
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 280
Re: Connecting rod play
Yes. I am not sure how much is too much. I would day up to 0.050 inch would be OK, but that is just a guess.
If the rod is bent or twisted it will bang back and forth and create a knocking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 543
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 444
Re: Is the bendix a nigtmare?
I have a modern Bendix in my car with no problems. The bolts are captured so they do not come out. See https://modelastore.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=4110. That one is out of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 527
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Tail light & Cowl Light pigtails
Unless you are going to be taking your electrical system apart, the modern crimp connectors will work great, especially the ones with the heat shrink tubing built in. The crimping, if done with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 480
Re: 3X Plugs
According to the article about spark plugs in the recent issue of Model A News, the 3X plugs were designed by Champion for the Model A. The article claims that they work best, in a stock engine with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 312
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2024, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2024, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 527
Re: Can’t determine battery ground
Rob Doe brings up a good point. Do you know if it was 12 volts or 6 volts? One way to check would be to take a bulb out of the tail light and hook it up to a 6 volt battery. If it is dim then the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2024, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2024, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 527
Re: Can’t determine battery ground
The connectors for the battery terminals are different sizes. I forget which one is slightly larger. Try to fit the connectors and if they do not fit reverse them and try again.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2024, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 406
Re: Head Gasket Seeping Above Serial Number
Re torquing the head bolts is a maintenance thing. The sequence is not important. If it has not been done in a while, start at 45 foot-pounds, then 50, then the final 55 foot-pounds. You don't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2024, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 621
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2024, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 304
Re: U-Joint Interior Housing Wear
Lack of lubrication? It looks like spalling which occurs when a metal if under stress and brakes off below the surface. Under extreme pressure the maximum shear stress is under the surface and that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2024, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 396
Re: Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt direction.
Regarding standards in production: I know this is not a Model A, but years ago there was an original Model T that had a nail or nails used instead of cotter keys to secure the nut(s) on the axle(s)....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2024, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 512
Re: Carb leak
This should be obvious, but drain out all the gasoline first and put something under the valve to catch the last few drops.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2024, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 851
Re: Too much gear lube
Maybe there was foam in the oil that diminished when the oil cooled down. Y-Blockhead said that some 600W oil foams (post #14). I have had the best luck with modern gear lube (85W-140 G5). It has...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2024, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 512
Re: Carb leak
If your valve leaks and you want to continue to use it, you can add some EZ-Turn lubricant, see https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/ezturnlube.php. The lub works as a sealant but is not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2024, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 612
Re: 47 steering gear parts in Model A box?
I have the F-100 box on my car. Not sure who did the work as it was on the car when I bought it. The end of a stock box has been welded onto the bottom of the box so that a stock light switch can...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2024, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 512
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2024, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,857
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP
B H, If the threads in the differential housing were straight, then the plugs would have a flange and a gasket would be used. Ford used a normal tapered pipe plug. The straight threads could also...
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