Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:53 AM
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Re: Tires
I was so interested in seeing if there was a better tire size than the 155/70R19 but I couldn't find any that had a higher sidewall from three different tire distributors. So if anyone now (or in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 413
Re: Tires
Nice. Hope they work out well for you! I would think that even a 155 tire would be too wide for the Model A rims but if it worked for you then it must not be.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 361
Re: Front Hub Stuck to Brakes
If you want to call it that. Really it's to take up the slack in the operating pin. I wouldn't try swallowing these pills, though :)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 361
Re: Front Hub Stuck to Brakes
Glad to hear that I might not have to do invasive surgery. The brakes are tighter than normal when adjusting but I can probably wear them down. After I put my rear brakes together I'll let you know...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 03:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 413
Re: Tires
I'm more interested in the fact that you were able to get tubeless tires to fit on your Model A rims. What size tire did you end up going with, and how was the mounting process?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2024, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 361
Re: Front Hub Stuck to Brakes
I'd be glad to give more detail. As Bob stressed this is for the FRONT hub and drum. The outer bearing is firm in the hole along with the keyed washer so I can't get that out at the moment.
As for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2024, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 361
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2024, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 361
Front Hub Stuck to Brakes
I recently redid the front brakes on my A and wanted to put the front hub&drum on. At first I had an issue with it going in and then I was able to push it on. But now I want to take the hub off and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2024, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 517
Re: Washer for Rear Backing Plate
So my old setup solves both issues you outlined in your article, Tom. The original style bolts have a shorter shoulder area (more threads) so the castle nuts won't bottom out on the bolt. And the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 517
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 517
Re: Washer for Rear Backing Plate
Funny thing is that the bolts look nearly brand new for being the old style. I see that these nuts are also the later style shouldered nut (per...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 526
Tight Fit for Inner Wheel Bearing
I'm going through the bearings for the front of my car and found that the inner wheel bearings do not come off easily. I had to chisel them out which took the better part of an hour for both sides....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 517
Washer for Rear Backing Plate
I found some unusual hardware when I took off my rear backing plates on my '31 coupe. When someone did the brakes last, they put some sort of washer on the bolts that go through the backing plate....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 578
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: charging
Your car may also not charge at idle if your brush is only 1/3 down.Try going to a fast idle or just rev the engine slowly to see how much charge you are putting out at different RPM. The charge rate...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 05:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 963
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
I know people will recommend a Burtz block, and honestly I want to go to one too when my motor quits, but a few people in my club who work around/have them have had problems with trying to get them...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,737
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
This is great! Thanks for the added detail; I missed the vacuum port since I didn't see a line coming off of it. Thanks for all of your help!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,737
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
If this is as you say it is, then what does one look like if the vehicle had vacuum wipers? Did they have a vacuum port somewhere else?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,737
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
I tried finding pictures of a RHD intake manifold on Google but I couldn't find anything. Do we think that's what this might be?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,737
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
Here's a picture of the exhaust manifold for those interested. My engine's VIN indicates that it was made in Feb. '31. But I believe that you are right about it being a late '31 exhaust manifold. But...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,737
"Special" Intake Manifold?
I recently had a member of my club take a look at my car and he noticed that I had a non-standard intake manifold on my engine. Even though he's been around Model As for 60 years he wasn't familiar...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,251
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,251
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,451
Re: A newbie needs help!
It's a pleasure to hear that you want to keep your car in good shape for your kids, rashmore. Mine's a 4th generation car but it wasn't kept up like it should have, which was disappointing to me the...
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