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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-11-2017, 01:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,201
Posted By The Eclector
Re: Installing oil Pan gaskets?

Wow, that's some great advice! Thanks for the article, it seems to be just what I was looking for. It would all be a lot easier if the engine were out of the car but I'm not that lucky. Looks like...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-10-2017, 04:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,201
Posted By The Eclector
Question Installing oil Pan gaskets?

I have a 1930 Model A. I've dropped the oil pan to clean it out after blowing a head gasket. Now I want to put it back together but not having done this before, I have run up against a problem.

I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-12-2017, 08:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,629
Posted By The Eclector
Re: Recovering from Blown Head Gasket?

I edited the original post to include my assessment of why it failed. Please re-visit the original post for details. Thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-12-2017, 06:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,629
Posted By The Eclector
Question Recovering from Blown Head Gasket?

I have a '30 Model A Speedster running a Thomas high compression head. Last week I blew the head gasket. Fortunately I was about a half a block from home and was able to shut down the car shortly...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-24-2017, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 756
Posted By The Eclector
Top radiator tube is oval and dented

I have a top radiator tube on my '30 Model A that has a persistent leak. Have replaced the hose and used Permatex #2 between the hose and the tube. With the hose removed, the connector tube is dented...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-07-2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,410
Posted By The Eclector
Owning a Model A vs model T

I'm one of those rare gents who's wife loves cars. She's been going back an forth about a Model A versus a Model T. She likes an open car such as a roadster pickup or a phaeton touring car. I'm...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 02-07-2016, 02:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,941
Posted By The Eclector
Owning a model T vs model A

I'm one of those rare gents who's wife loves cars. She's been going back an forth about a Model A versus a Model T. She likes an open car such as a roadster pickup or a phaeton touring car. I'm...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-03-2015, 01:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,417
Posted By The Eclector
Re: Help me with this tire DOT date code.

Yup, contacted Cooper. Turns out these tires were manufactured between 1974-1982. Old tires for sure and unsafe at any speed. They will be replaced while the car in storage this winter.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-02-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,417
Posted By The Eclector
Help me with this tire DOT date code.

I recently acquired a car with some nice wide whitewalls. I'm trying to figure out how old they are but the DOT code has me stymied because it doesn't follow the convention that I'm used to seeing....
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