Forum: Model-A
07-05-2015, 09:57 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2015, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,033
Re: Brand new engine won't start
After gearing myself up for a long day of tracing wires and checking every electrical component on my buddy's car, I solved the issue within 5 minutes. I checked the coil for power. It was fine,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2015, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,033
Re: Brand new engine won't start
I'm not really sure if he checked the switch or not. I will though tomorrow.
What has me puzzled is that he's got it to start two or three times in the last
month or so. You'd think it would either...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2015, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,033
Re: Brand new engine won't start
Thanks everyone. Hopefully, it's going to be a simple fix but with electrical components, you never know. I set the timing correctly using a screwdriver to check when the piston came to the top and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2015, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,033
Brand new engine won't start
A buddy has purchased a touring engine for about
6K. I helped him install it but he finished it up himself. So, I'm not real sure what's wrong. He told me that he got it to start a couple of times...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2015, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,671
Re: Brake rods on an early 28 sedan
I believe I have found the problem. Looks like someone, a very long time ago, took off the cross shaft and then put it on backwards when they re-installed it.
The top of the cross shaft (the part...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2015, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,671
Re: Brake rods on an early 28 sedan
I plan on buying a set of the service bulletins the next time I place on order for parts. Brattons, like everyone else, charges around $12 for shipping whether you buy a big box full of stuff or an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2015, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,671
Re: Brake rods on an early 28 sedan
The brake rods are definitely different than mid 28 and up. I was told that I should make sure the top and bottom forks on the cross shaft were straight up and down. (12 and 6 o'clock) So, I spent...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2015, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,671
Re: Brake rods on an early 28 sedan
Marco, I don't have any service bulletins for the car.
I think the back rods have been modified as well. The car's bracket is
made for an eye to fit into. Someone has used a brake rod with threads...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2015, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,671
Re: Brake rods on an early 28 sedan
My E-brake handle is over by the driver side door.
It has the a different set up as most other Model A's have.
Where most linkage curves up and over the trans., mine are
two short rods that are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2015, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,671
Brake rods on an early 28 sedan
I bought new rods for the front as my originals were looking pretty worn.
The originals had been extended by about 1 1/4 inches.
I set the new ones at 51 7/16 like the book says but they wouldn't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2015, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,020
Re: Adjusting the door on a 28 tudor
Thanks Tinbasher. I'm probably going to have to do that.
I was hoping there was a way to shim the body or the door hinges
to get it straightened out. That will most likely take care of the door ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2015, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,020
Re: Adjusting the door on a 28 tudor
The belt line on the door matches the body's line just fine.
The problem lies between the gap at the bottom of the door and
the body, and the door hitting the body between the bottom and middle...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2015, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,020
Adjusting the door on a 28 tudor
I've searched for a post telling me how to adjust the door on a tudor but couldn't find anything so, I'm asking how to adjust the door.
Standing at the side of the car and facing the door, the top...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2015, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,739
Re: Inside a carburetor float
Thanks everyone for the advice and info.
I think I'm just going to order a new float.
It definitely has liquid inside. It has so much, it sloshes.
Floats aren't really that costly.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2015, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,739
Inside a carburetor float
I have a Tillotson carburetor that I'm rebuilding.
I took the float out and when I shook it, it has a
liquid inside.
I see that there's a drop of solder at the end of the
float like something...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2015, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,512
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2015, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,512
Re: Fair price for whitewall tires
I'd hate to paint them if someone could use them since they're
more expensive than blackwalls.
Seems like the tires might have to keep being touched
back up when the black would start to wear off...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2015, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,512
Fair price for whitewall tires
I recently purchased a 1928 Model A that has like new 21 x 4.5 Lester
whitewall tires on it. It looks like the spare has never been on the ground
and the ones on the car have very few miles on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2015, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,020
Re: AR vs E28, which is correct??
One of the reasons I started using the term E28 was after seeing it used in the description in several parts catalogs like Macs and Snyders.
The other reason is because I used to call it an AR and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2015, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,020
AR vs E28, which is correct??
Ok, I have a Model A whose engine number was stamped in March of 28.
Anytime that I'm talking/posting about it and I call it an AR or if I call it an E28, I get someone telling me that there is no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2015, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,499
Rebuilding a Tillotson carb.
I'm wanting to rebuild a Tillotson X carb.
I ordered a rebuild kit from Macs.
It came with a new choke adjustment needle.
The diameter was too big to fit into the original
adjustment needle's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2014, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,494
Which oil should I use in my Model A?
I'm sure this has been asked a million times, but i couldn't find a post on it.
I just bought a 1928 Model A last weekend.
I am wanting to change the oil but don't know what to use.
I don't know...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2014, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 9,324
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2014, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 9,324
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