Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:09 PM
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Re: Zenith 1 Carburetor leak trouble
Hi Fred. I’m looking at one on the MAFCA classified site for $222. I may go for it. I used some permatex 2 on the plug this morning. We ‘ll see what happens.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2024, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Zenith 1 Carburetor leak trouble
Thanks Bob. A friend suggested that also, but I couldn’t bring myself to believe such a thing could happen. But the same idea from two people whose experience I highly respect - you and my friend-...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2024, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 523
Re: Zenith 1 Carburetor leak trouble
Today’s efforts: Leak has returned. Now out the choke throat. Put new gaskets under cap and main jets. Added one thin gasket to the float jet to lower the gas level in the bowl.
I am out of ideas.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 523
Re: Zenith 1 Carburetor leak trouble
Reporting back: Main jet gasket was very old and hard. Only one gasket there, no extras found. Replaced with new one. While I was in it I replaced all the gaskets with new. Cap and main jets are also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 523
Re: Zenith 1 Carburetor leak trouble
Thank you Jim and Gary. I’ve been reluctant to put any sealant on the plug because of its proximity to the Main jet. But I’ll approach it with caution and see what happens. I’ll report back the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 19
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Zenith 1 Carburetor leak trouble
The drain plug on my Zenith will not stop leaking. I've tried everything I can think of and can't stop that leak, even with two gaskets on the plug. I'm reluctant to tighten the plug too much because...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2024, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 646
Zenith jet drill bits.
Where can I find a chart that identifies the drill bit numbers that coincide with Model A Zenith-1 carburetor jets?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Paint Question
Get a spray squeeze trigger to use on the can over the spray button. Your paint store should carry them. They make rattle cans much easier to use over longer times.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,985
Re: Homemade Radiator Mascots
There were 4 where I found this one, and the other three all had broken wings. This good one is complete, but rust or corroded so badly on the hinge and underside that nothing moves. I don’t know...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,985
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,985
Re: Homemade Radiator Mascots
This is off what I think was a29 Chevvy. It’s very fragile old potmetal. I’d like to remove the old radiator cap part, but I haven’t figured out a way to safely do that. I’ll take suggestions if...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: testing horn
Keep the original diaphragm. I’ve never found a repro that gives the right sound.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2024, 12:30 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 10:22 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 51
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 07:04 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 06:33 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 17
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Re: New Coupe
Take lots of pictures. Don’t throw anything away. Keep it stock. "Go slowly for a more harmonious outcome." (Old Sioux saying.)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,786
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
I worked in a service station in high school in 1961, and one of the services we offered was cleaning plugs. We had a special machine and some kind of electrical device that told us whether the plug...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 07:20 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: KRW Combination Machine
Yes, the inserts will eventually be the best and/or only option for keeping our cars running. When my coupe needed a rebuild, it was early in the insert era. I was fortunate to have access to one the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,059
Re: KRW Combination Machine
Thanks Brent. I’ll bow to your wisdom and experience. Reality is tough, though. What will happen to Model A’s & T’s when no one comes up with the skills, tools, and materials to pour babbit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 25
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,427
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,293
Re: new guy, old car
Tip 1. Don’t throw anything away.
Tip 2. Go slowly for a more harmonious outcome.
This is the advice I give everyone who has his first A.
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