Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2024, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,065
Re: Safety cage?
Just make sure you have quality seatbelts and that they are installed correctly. Also make sure that passenger door latch works properly as well. You don’t want the door popping open and then have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2024, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,570
Re: Burtz de burring how to
Do you mean smooth out the roughness of the casting similar to when you polish the ports or port match a cylinder head?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2024, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 801
Re: Size of pinstripe brush
00 is the one you want to use. Be sure to thin the 1 Shot paint before you do it. Right out of the can is too thick. If you don’t have the 1 Shot reducer you can use turpentine… not regular old paint...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2024, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,570
Burtz de burring how to
I have put a lot of engines together over the years but I have never de-burred one. I am getting ready to assemble my Burtz but need some guidance on what needs to be addressed. Any advice and or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2023, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,635
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2023, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,635
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2023, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,635
Balance a Burtz
Just wondering , should you balance a Burtz engine? Thank you for the advice. Marc
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2023, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,457
Re: loose cam gear
I would use red thread locker before re drilling if you have never used it you would be amazed how well it works.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2023, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,127
Re: Rear End Pressure
Why couldn’t you drill the torque tube up by the overdrive tap it with 1/4 inch pipe thread and a hose barb and vent it up there? You wouldn’t really see it. Just a thought.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2023, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,519
Group 1 or 2 battery
I have read that a group 2 battery fits the box better but are more expensive. If it is true that it fits better because the size is a little larger, does it mean it’s a better battery because it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2023, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,449
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2023, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,865
Re: '31 Fuel Filter
Unscrew the fuel line under the tank and put one of those pencil filters in?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2023, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,840
Re: Enamel and lacquer paint
Todays lacquer thinner is not like the old stuff. That being said, lacquer thinner in general will attack most paints.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2023, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,383
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2023, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,687
Re: O/T Need to add water to a sealed battery.
I use interstate batteries and the caps are not glued on. The Delco ones aren’t either. You can pop them off you just need to figure out the best spot to pry on, and I bet even if they were glued on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2023, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,687
Re: O/T Need to add water to a sealed battery.
They aren’t sealed. Think about it. It still vents that’s where it leaked out. They have it figured out that it will take 4to 5 years for the water to go below the plates and bingo you need a new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2023, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,769
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2023, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,769
Veteran buying a 31 Victoria on credit
I have a question. How did someone back in 1931 with only one leg go about driving a model A? Did they have hand control systems back then? There is a photo on the MAFCA home page today 2/13/23 of a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2022, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,377
Re: Burtz Block - General Status Updates
Thank you for the update. Regarding the oil pump comment “the stock model A pump is adequate “ does that mean no modifications? I am anxious to get started on my assembly and difficulty trying to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2022, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 935
Re: Fabricating control rods?
Can’t you buy new ones and take them apart and shorten them? I am assuming here that you need shorter not longer. Just wondering as I have never had to mess with control rods but they put them...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2022, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,506
Re: Snyder's drops Signal Stat 900
My turn signal is the manual type not available from any supplier but the man above. It does however come with a feature the others do not . It is an indicator that lets inconsiderate drivers know...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2022, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 955
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2022, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 955
Rear spring replacement
I am about to put a new rear spring in and I have always disconnected everything because I was removing the complete rearend. This time I just want to change the spring so if I remove the wheels and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-02-2022, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,074
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2022, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,150
Re: Best Car Cover
If you have something worth anything a car cover isn’t enough. The shelter logic combined with a California car cover is the way to go in my opinion until you get a building. Moisture coming up...
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