Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-25-2019, 04:12 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2019, 09:07 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2019, 06:50 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2019, 05:44 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2019, 05:32 AM
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Front window on 29 Tudor - how to take out
I will have to take out the front window, as the frame is rusted. I am a little insecure how to.... ( I tried "search" but didnt find) Opening front window to the max, shows 6 screws in the top ......
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2018, 02:03 AM
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Re: Model A clutch
While driving, there should not be contact between bearing and fingers.
Make sure you have some free play in the clutch-pedal before there is some drag.
I doubt you will find new fingers to fit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2018, 01:36 AM
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Re: Sadly failure of clutch with spring center
Thank you for your kind help.
In common i would take out the rear too, to work at the clutch....
What i didnt tell , is, that i decided to switch engines too.
Actual engine (50.000mls ) is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2018, 09:49 AM
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Re: Sadly failure of clutch with spring center
Thank you Brent Good suggestions and i will check/clarify once engine and gearbox are out. Last hours i tried to find the dislodged spring without disassambling the engine :) I unscrewed the 12...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2018, 01:11 AM
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Sadly failure of clutch with spring center
Engine of my 29 is in the car for about 50`000 mls and
as far as i remember the clutch is about same age.
Last weekend i had a clutch failure while driving and managed to
drive home 30mls ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2018, 01:37 AM
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Re: Radiator update
I mechanically cleaned the channels now, but to prevent myself of more soldering of radiators, i kindly ask Guru Bill Williamson to explain about : "Proper periodic BACKFLUSHING" .Thank you in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2018, 01:34 AM
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Re: Radiator update
I lately opened (Dremel) the top of my old radiator. 80% of the channels are clogged which might be a reason for overheating :D . Attached pic (into the top of the radiator) to make visible what...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2018, 05:23 AM
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Re: Post a picture of your car...
Camping close to the boarder of Czech Republic in summer 2018. On tour with the 29 Tudor and the early Qek camp-trailer on the hook.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2018, 01:37 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-13-2017, 02:46 AM
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Re: U-joint Play
The rivetet version is not to be rebuilt !!!
Once you see damage , there is no doubt...
Test (if you see no damage):
Hold the U-joint at one end and shake it.
Once it wobbles without...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2017, 12:27 AM
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Re: On german roads with a trailer
We frequently cruise along Rhine-River as this is about 1 hour drive to get there. Nice surrounding and nice people/tourists to meet there, but lots of traffic.
We never met any other "A" or "T"...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2017, 01:43 PM
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Re: On german roads with a trailer
@3.6rs good one :D
@Ken as said... not too many pre-war-cars around here....
@Terry i know :cool:
@Brad Wow - this is loooong time we didnte have contact. Still see our cars in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2017, 12:30 AM
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Re: On german roads with a trailer
Once you love german bread (germany has got most different types of bread on this planet), you need to come again and i will help you to raise your love to german sausages ( Jaaaa - most different...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2017, 10:17 AM
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Re: On german roads with a trailer
Thank you all for your nice comments, which i really appreciate.
@JDupuis. Thanks mate. Happy trails to you too. Looking forward to read about 😊
@JimBrierley. Aint it time to see germany...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2017, 08:42 AM
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Re: On german roads with a trailer
First day we travelled close to the river "Main" to Bamberg.
Ja - we met an even tinier trailer a Citroen 2CV towing an "Eriba Puck" :eek:
Second day we went along river "Regnitz" and "Pegnitz"...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2017, 08:22 AM
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On german roads with a trailer
Hi all.
We love to travel with our "A"
Last year we went to Slowenia, two year ago we went to Italy (Rom)
(all german-blog with tons of pics (www.motor-talk.de/blogs/christoph2605)
This year...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2016, 05:12 AM
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Re: Engine Tear-down and Babbitt-prob.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, your experience
and your expert knowledge.
I really appreciate your help.
Ja – as mentioned earlier, a reuse of the Babbitts would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2016, 07:19 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2016, 07:18 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2016, 07:16 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2016, 07:10 AM
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Re: Engine Tear-down and Babbitt-prob.
Thank you all for your suggestions.
I really apprechiate.
I will more pics of all bearings in the next 2 postings....
@ 100IH
Ja - or maybe it was done by the owner with big hope and...
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