Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2021, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 6,327
Re: 28, 29 vs 30,31 What do you like any why?
I prefer the 28/29 cars for the reasons others have stated. I also like the appearance of nickel plating vs. chrome or stainless steel, and the parabolic shape of the 28/29 headlights.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2020, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,700
Re: My Distributor Cam Screw is Stuck
Regarding rotating the steering column, that does not appear to be an option with my early (7-tooth) steering box. I do not see a clamp on the steering box. If I am missing something, please let me...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2020, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,700
Re: My Distributor Cam Screw is Stuck
Success! While working on the distributor I saw evidence of what looked like red thread locker on several other fasteners. So I suspect that someone used red thread locker on the cam screw. As you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2020, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,700
Re: My Distributor Cam Screw is Stuck
I am adjusting the timing to correct a condition that prevented full spark advance when I bought the car. The spark control was set up so that moving the spark lever all the way up placed the arm on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2020, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,700
Re: My Distributor Cam Screw is Stuck
It is a stock Model A distributor with an FSI Electronic Ignition Conversion Kit (6-volt, positive ground). It appears to be an older version of this one, but with an aluminum magnet sleeve that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2020, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,700
My Distributor Cam Screw is Stuck
Hello everyone, I am a new Model A owner. I purchased a 1929 roadster about 2 months ago. It is equipped with an FSI electronic ignition, so the distributor has an aluminum magnet sleeve instead of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2020, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,676
Re: Car fails to acheave high speed
Ernie and Y-Blockhead, Nu-Rex makes a similar item intended for spark control rods. I don't see why it couldn't be used on throttle rods too.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2020, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,310
Re: timing light
As a new Model A owner, I intend to use a timing light to check the timing on the 29 roadster that I bought a few weeks ago. It has with an electronic ignition. The instructions for the ignition...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2020, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,218
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2019, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,591
Re: Bring a Trailer
I have enjoyed looking at the offerings at Bring A Trailer for several years. Their main focus seems to be sports cars (lots of Porsches) and what I consider "interesting vehicles". Cars from the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-23-2019, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,743
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