Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2019, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,855
Re: Repair Broken Window Regulator Shaft?
Thanks, everybody, you are right Brent I already knew the answer. I did think maybe I could take a broken off end piece (I bought a whole box of original crank handles and every one of them has a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2019, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,855
Repair Broken Window Regulator Shaft?
I have a "survivor" all-original 1929 CCPU. It has its original upholstery including the embossed cardboard door panels. They are in place now, never been off the door in 90 years, and I absolutely...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-14-2017, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,917
Problem with Mac's
I have to confess my stupidity! If you read this forum everyday you should learn from the experiences of others. Not me! Despite reading of the many problems with this particular vendor, I went ahead...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2017, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,157
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2017, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,157
Re: Replacement Cylinder Head Problem
Thanks everyone for your advice. My main question is, do I dare run it as-is? (Further re-torquing will probably draw down the nuts a bit more.) Or, take the head back off and either (a) put my old...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2017, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,157
Replacement Cylinder Head Problem
I had water in my oil. Suspected blown head gasket. Took off head with help from this forum (a three-week ordeal). Found head was cracked and warped, although the gasket was intact. Left all the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2017, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 677
Stuck Head, Cont.
I'm starting a new thread so you won't need to read through the entire original thread to see my new question. My original problem was water on the dipstick, confirmed by the valve chamber being full...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2017, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,809
Re: Stuck Head
An update:
First, thanks to all to weighed in encouraging me to be patient. I did follow that advice and spent three weeks working the head up and down with the puller, adding penetrating oil,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2017, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,809
Re: Stuck Head
Thanks for all the advice so far. I did read all the past threads on the subject (including heads stuck so bad they could support the weight of the car) and tried for 6 months to avoid doing this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2017, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,809
Stuck Head
Finally joined the forum after years of casually reading everyone's posts. I need some advice: I have a blown head gasket on my "survivor" 29 CCPU. (I got it running and drove it for several years...
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