Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2020, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,933
Re: Persistent Leaky Fuel Shutoff Valve
Looked at it this morning. Dry and no drips. Ball valve is easier to turn and moves as smooth as silk.
Celebrated with my wife on a 60 mile tour this afternoon. Temperature outside hit 90 degrees...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2020, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,933
Re: Persistent Leaky Fuel Shutoff Valve
I ended up installing option one. I didn't have to shorten the fuel line between valve and firewall. And I positioned the valve with slightly shortened handle so it would not hit the metal channel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2020, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,933
Re: Persistent Leaky Fuel Shutoff Valve
I forgot about the Viton needle seal. Sounds like a great idea. I will try that as well.
I have been trying to stop the seepage ever since I got the car: have rebuilt the valve and carburetor....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2020, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,933
Re: Persistent Leaky Fuel Shutoff Valve
I went to Home Depot yesterday and bought a couple of 1/4" ball valves and associated fittings. Fortunately the pipe fitting threads to the taper to the tank and the flare to the carburetor haven't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2020, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,933
Re: Persistent Leaky Fuel Shutoff Valve
The car originally sat for many years unused and the tank was a mess. I flushed it out pretty thoroughly and it is now pretty clean. I also the carburetor float valve leaks over as period of time. So...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2020, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,933
Persistent Leaky Fuel Shutoff Valve
Over the past 5 years I have replaced the fuel shutoff valve with a new replacement once and rebuilt the valve twice. It is starting to leak again as I am getting a very slow drip on the garage...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2020, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 9,141
Re: Solution for audio system in model A?
I guess I am the odd one out here. I like to drive my model A to better appreciate the period it was built. It seems to me odd that modern appliances such as music systems would be installed. Then...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2020, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 8,288
Re: Coronavirus vs "A" Drive
As of April 2, the US death count is now over 6000 increasing now in hundreds of deaths per day. The pandemic is still accelerating.
COVID 19 is extremely contagious with a mortality rate of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2020, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,405
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2020, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,010
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2020, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 7,151
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2020, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,239
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2019, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,583
1950 vs Modern Quaker State Oil Comparison
I came across this clip on YouTube this evening.
I am reassured in my belief that modern motor oil technology has progressed almost beyond comprehension in the last 70 years to benefit the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2019, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 8,748
Re: Rewiring . . . What would you do different?
I would not suggest using any wire less than 14 gauge on a 6 volt system. I rewired my car and used 10 gauge up to the fuse block, 12 gauge for headlights and wiper motor and 14 gauge elsewhere....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2019, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,423
Re: Ever have your engine die at a stop light?
There are three air-fuel circuits in the Zenith: one for low speed, one high speed and one for idle. The idle circuit is most critical when stopping for if the air-fuel passage is restricted or the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2019, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,898
Re: 6V to 12V conversion
I do not know what the fuss is. The car was designed for six volts. American cars were 6 volts for decades with no problem. My car remains six volts and it runs fine.
A bigger concern is fuses. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2019, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,225
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-05-2019, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 8,410
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-14-2019, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,110
Re: Rear Axle Fastener Torque
I'd remove and replace the bolts with the proper Ford fasteners. It's not expensive and you can properly torque the bolts and know it's done right.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2019, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,274
Re: Steering 7 Sector Bush Dimensions?
Bump. I would be grateful if someone could provide the stock outer diameter and length of the standard 7 tooth bush. The company I linked to above provides the bushing with a correct inner diameter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2019, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,516
Re: Timing
Of course the rotor positioning dictates the firing order. The points opening dictates the absolute timing.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2019, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,644
Re: Dies at idle... Help
Have you checked the carburetor "secret passage" between the idle screw and the carburetor throat? There is a small hole in the throat immediately above the throttle flap which is the idle passage. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2019, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,274
Steering 7 Sector Bush Dimensions?
Hi All,
I would like to rebuild my 7 tooth steering box. I have a lathe and would like to experiment with eccentric bushes to minimize the sector to worm backlash.
I found a company on line...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2019, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,184
Re: Ignition troubles
Should not make that much difference. The point should be do you measure battery voltage on both terminals when the points open? And we assume the points do open to the correct gap when the points...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2019, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,397
Re: Zenith rebuilds
Ed, I rebuilt my carburetor and made your aforementioned checks including the throttle shafts and manifold gaskets. The car ran well but I could not get the idle to work.
Made sure the well was...
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