Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:48 AM
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Re: Special inscription on cylinder block
The foundry trademark (today "Logo") on the block is definitely a stylized union of two Cyrillic letters, possibly producing a digraph or trigraph somewhat unrelated in pronunciation to the letters...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2021, 08:35 AM
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Re: Lake Ice Saw
1931 Bow-Tie
No need for blade guard. If injured apply ice.:eek:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2021, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Fuel tank spark arrestor
No. Modern cars have a specific size restrictor hole for the nozzle with a metal flap that the nozzle pushes open. That permits the nozzle to discharge any accumulated static charge before pushing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2021, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Angled
Babbitt? When did you last drop the pan to check clearances? If the tube from the rear cap to a point below the pan's oil level is compromised or blocked you will get a lot of oil past that rear...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2021, 11:34 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2021, 09:27 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2021, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Cold Cranking Amps
The relationship between starting and deep cycle batteries in general is based on a few key differences:
1) Ratio of available electrolite sulfate ions to plate surface area-
True deep cycle...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2021, 05:48 PM
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Re: 1928 Model A crankshaft switchover
Both the early 'beaver' and later A crank were forgings. The change was made to reduce the number of die strikes and time to produce the part, as well as to reduce the sectional thickness changes...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2021, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Cold Cranking Amps
Henry's original battery was about 175 cca although batteries were not rated that way back then. A typical bottom end group one 6v used by lots of 'A' guys will be 500 to 675 cca depending on build....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2021, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Fact or Fiction: Headlight Lens Gasket
The original composite cork gaskets were bonded with vulcanized latex. Vulcanization is a cross-linking process that uses sulfur. Those gaskets would, upon gradual deterioration, out-gas sulfur...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: How to test vintage oil gauge
No gauge hook-up kits include flow restrictors. After seeing two cars experience Niagara Falls when gauge lines failed I always use them.
You could make your own by solder plugging the first...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: How to test vintage oil gauge
Use water. Head pressure from elevated water is 1psi per 2.31 feet.
If you connect a hose and fill it with water 'till it is 6' 11 3/16" above the gauge it has exactly three psi, middle of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2020, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 26
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Re: Never Tried To Restore
Re-machining the casting well and making new oversized paddles for a warped pot metal vacuum wiper would be an interesting 3 axis challenge that I no longer have the mental drive to do. I have a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2020, 09:36 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2020, 02:58 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2020, 10:05 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2020, 01:08 PM
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Re: Headlight Focus Procedure
As many of today's A's have different tires and who-knows-what springs, the ground to center height of lamps on your particular vehicle may vary from what came off the assembly line. Keep this in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2020, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Hydraulic Brake Blunder
Make up some bolt-on brackets that you can weld the parts to. Makes it a lot easier to remove if you need to service it or decide you do not like it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2020, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Light Question
On my '31 roadster I have have 6V amber fog lamps that are used as the front turn signals. My initial experience with them was that during daylight driving the forward and low projected amber...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2020, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 24
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Re: Model A Estate Plans
Not leaving a single rusty washer. No-one gets anything. Who said you can't take it with you? LINK (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D6AXWVOWW4)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2020, 06:47 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2020, 12:57 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2020, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,203
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2020, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,203
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2020, 08:22 AM
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