Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2023, 09:25 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2022, 08:51 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2022, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 531
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2021, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 4,746
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Forum: Model-A
09-16-2020, 09:12 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2020, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 8
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Model B Carb Issues
So as one of my Covid-19 therapy projects I rebuilt and restored 2 Model B Zenith Carbs. I actually really like them. They run and idle well and the transverse mounted float helps with stalling at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2020, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,463
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2020, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,463
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2020, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,463
Re: Cap and Comp Jet Helicoil repair
The secondary well threads are not relevant here. Only the passage to the comp jet which cannot be reached if one was to fill the area with brass and cut new 5 mm threads.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2020, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,463
Re: Cap and Comp Jet Helicoil repair
Finally heard back for Steve at Bert's at as I was afraid they did not have a resource for the 5mm .75 helicoil for the repair. Because there is no way access the passage for the secondary well you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2020, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,463
Re: Cap and Comp Jet Helicoil repair
I use the tap all the time to chase threads I have used it for years. The challenge is the threads are worn away and even cleaning up what's there isn't enough to hold the jets.
All I can find is a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2020, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 28
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2020, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,463
Cap and Comp Jet Helicoil repair
Both of these are 5mm 75 pitch threads. Checked local auto parts and no luck there. Trying to repair Zenith 3 bottom that I found in a box at an antique store. All I can find is M5 .08.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2019, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Stubborn Zenith
I spent Sunday afternoon going through things again. Changed the idle jet, Changed the secondary well, and put a bushing on the throttle shaft. I also hooked up a vacuum gauge so I could watch the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2019, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 24
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2019, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,114
Re: Stubborn Zenith
Added a bushing there and it's very snug. I sprayed starting fluid around it and it didn't surge on me.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2019, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,114
Stubborn Zenith
I have a very nice Zenith 1 that runs great at speed but tends to struggle to idle. I have gone through carb completely as I have done many others but have never found one that I could not adjust the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-08-2019, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,561
Re: One Piece Hood Prop
Found it there thanks Carl. I thought it was from one of the local clubs on the west coast.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-08-2019, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 3
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One Piece Hood Prop
I remember seeing a one piece flat bar with angled turned up edges to hold the hood in place. I thought it was in the back of the restorer magazine but haven't seen it since. Anyone know of this and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2019, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,595
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2018, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 0
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Model B Distributor Swap
I have always misunderstood that to use the Model B distributor in that you had to wire your existing ignition cable to the distributor. Since I have finally been schooled correctly If you have made...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2018, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,301
Distributor Oiler and Bushings.
Occasionally when rebuilding a distributor I will run across the remnants of some type of wick in the side oiler chamber. No part exists in any catalogue I have seen nor have any of the online...
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Forum: Model-A
10-09-2018, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,068
Late 31 Distributor Body
I am looking for the later distributor body with the closed clip holders. I have a ton of early stuff but would like to build one to match my October 31 car.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2018, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,462
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2018, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 16,422
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