Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 439
Re: Too much gear lube
FINAL OUTCOME. When I pulled the top plug on the transmission and the rear axle this cool morning, the fluid levels were right where they should be. As long as I was under the car I changed the lube...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 439
Re: Too much gear lube
If you let the car cool down before checking levels, you will lessen the chance of burning yourself on the muffler.
Boy don't I know that.
Marty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 439
Re: Too much gear lube
Thanks all for the responses. My history. I've owned this car for more than 30 years and have done most all maintenance myself. I keep an eye on the levels and this is the first time I've ever...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 439
Re: Too much gear lube
Old31. Thanks for your reply. I can see hoe a transmission could be overfilled if you had the top of the box off and put the lube in. But, the real axle will only hold enough to reach the fill...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 439
Too much gear lube
Need some advise. After driving about 15 miles yesterday I pulled the '30 town sedan into the garage and decided to check the level in the rear axle. When I pulled the top plug the gear lube gushed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,930
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 312
Re: Radiator Bracket Repair
What Gary said. Several years ago I had the same problem. I took it to our local radiator shop and they soldered it back on, boiled out, and repainted it for about $75. Well worth the money.
Marty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,605
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 687
Re: Dust bowl AA
Dave,
I don't know where you are getting these pictures, but I'm really enjoying them.
Marty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 634
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,375
Re: Jazz Age '28 Sport Coupe on Hemmings Auction
I tend to agree that this car is over done. My '30 town sedan is restored to original but I never get the prize. It usually goes to the guy driving a car that is heavily modified but looks original....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,439
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,997
Re: Second gear
Sounds to me like the round ball on the bottom of the shifter is now worn to a square ball. Don't ask me how I know.
Marty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,111
Re: Cooling Air Flow Experiment
I have to agree with Bob. He's in cold New York and I'm in cold Ohio. We can't drive 'em in the winter so we play with them. Keeps the mind active. Mine cools fine too but why not experiment and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2024, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 903
Re: Stop Leak
The old Model A adage is "if it ain't leakin' it's empty."
Marty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,015
Re: I'm Back!
Yep. Just turned 75. I've found that old age is not for sissies !
Marty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2023, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 952
Re: What is that racket?????
Gary, Bob is sort of laid up at the moment. I don't know when we will get to it, but all the advice we've been given here at the Barn has been well received. We're pretty sure it's the loose dipper...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-02-2023, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,475
Re: Zenith Carb: New vs. Rebuilt
Oh, I don't know, guys. The day I received my very first Social Security check my wife and I drove to Snyder's and I bought a new Zenith. That's been 12 years ago and I haven't had a bit of trouble...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2023, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,209
Re: Ford Yard
A few years ago an old timer walked up to my "A" and rapped on the fender and said "you know boy, they don't make 'em like they used to." I told him that the "A" has more than 20 grease fittings on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2023, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 952
What is that racket?????
My friend, Bob, dropped the pan on his '29 tudor. He took out the dipper tray and cleaned everything. After putting it all back together the engine made a terrible clatter. We're wondering if the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2023, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,209
Re: Ford Yard
As I was walking into the garage the other day I marveled that my 1930 Model A town sedan was parked next to my wife's 2020 Ford Escape. What a difference 90 years makes!
Marty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2023, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,598
Re: Model A to go
Thank you, brokenspoke. I hate that we have to be skeptical, but that's life now a days.
Marty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2023, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,061
Modern Points and Condenser
Last night I watched Paul Shinn talk about modern points in a model A. He said he didn't like the "moderns" because you can't find a good condenser. Well, I've had modern points in my A for about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2023, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,598
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2023, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,466
Re: Interesting Link about Manifold Heaters
Shrew01, Thanks for this link. I had no trouble loading it.
As I looked thru the many different types I noticed the Red Head heater. My '30 town sedan has a hole (now covered by a piece of...
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