Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2022, 06:42 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2022, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,876
Hub Caps- Chrome or Stainless
I had my rims painted and new tires added. I had chrome hub caps. But somehow between the paint shop vendor and the shop that put the tires on the rims my hub caps walked off. I ordered new chrome...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2020, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,312
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2020, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,312
New Tires- B F Goodrich or Excelsior Tires
I am looking to replace a set of Firestone tires that are about 20 years old. They are finally starting to ware and crack. Has anybody had any experience with B F Goodrich BW tires or Excelsior BW...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2017, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,248
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2017, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,248
What gauge is wire inside ignition cable?
Hi,
While having other engine work done on my 1928 Tudor the mechanic replaced the ignition cable. I am not sure why but he did. I had either an original ignition cable or an old one with just the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2017, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,608
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2017, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,608
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2017, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,369
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2017, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,541
Better performance:Dogbone or Tubular shock links
Hi,
I have a 1928 Tudor and it has the dog-bone shock links. It is a driver car for me. But I was wondering if going to the original tubular shock links would provide a better ride and stability?...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2017, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,174
Re: Rebuilt carb or newly built carb
No I did not go back to the original vendor. It has been 3 years and I do not have this particular receipt. But I remember the specific vendor and the person I spoke to as I exchanged a 1931 sidebowl...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2017, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,174
Rebuilt carb or newly built carb
Four years ago i purchased my 1928 Tudor. It had been cosmetically
restored but mechanically i knew it needed some work. After cleaning the fuel system completely i took off the carb and sent it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2017, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,138
All Black 1928 Tudor?
I have a 1928 Tudor. Originally it was Arabian Sand. The original color is still on the inside hood, firewall and under the sill plates. In looking at the list of colors for the 1928 Tudor Black is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2017, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,218
Removing rear Motor Mounts
I have decided to replace the original rear motor mounts with the rear float-A-Motor systems. 2 years ago I put new rubber on the old mounts and I had no trouble getting the motor mounts out. It made...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2017, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,468
Stalling and backfiring after driving 50 min
If I drive around town and keep the speed at 40 or less everything is fine no matter how long I drive. But if I want to drive to the next town, approx. 45 miles away, and drive for most of the drive...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2017, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,707
Idle adjustment problem
I have a 1928 Tudor. The idle is too high. If I lower it, it will easily go into first gear. But when I have to come to a stop the engine will die. Like it has run out of gas. I can move up the idle...
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Forum: Model-A
06-01-2016, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 0
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Looking for Bayonet style dip stick
I am looking for an original bayonet style oil dip stick for my August 1928 Tudor. All repos are the later version round loop style.
Thanks
REB
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2015, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,370
Re: Poor Radiator floor- Help
jwilli,
I will call Marietta Radiator and see what they can do. I do not mind the drive if I can save the radiator.
Thanks
Randy
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2015, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,370
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2015, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,370
Re: Poor Radiator floor- Help
Bill,
I did take your advice and put a roofing nail into the overflow tube. But water still got thru. It slowed it down a little. But in a 30 min drive I loose about a gallon of water. I know that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2015, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,370
Re: Poor Radiator floor- Help
Frank55a
Yes. I have done this twice. Even let the vinegar sit for a few days. The first time the water coming out of the bottom of the radiator(I took the lower hose off) was dirty and did contain...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2015, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,370
Re: Poor Radiator flow- Help
Yes, I think I do need a radiator shop or expert to inspect and rod out the radiator. But I have not been able to find any in my area. Any suggestions? Most shops I spoke to do not want to touch a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2015, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,370
Re: Poor Radiator floor- Help
YES. Yes you could be right. I can hear the water bubbling which sounds like boiling. When I take the cap off I either see water surging and going into the overflow tube or I get stream coming out...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2015, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,370
Poor Radiator floor- Help
Hi,
After trying many of the suggestions to correct my overheating problem I am down to the answer may be that my radiator is plugged. I have a 1930-1931 radiator. I run water thru it and it runs...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2015, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,642
Re: Electric windshield motor vendor
Thank you all for your advice. I looked at many posts in 2010-2012 and it appeared modelawipers was a good company. Slow in response but parts were delivered and units sold. Since that time it...
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