Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2023, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2022, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,412
Re: Problem starting
Thank you all for your postings. I’m gonna try it again today using some of your suggestions (suppose to be another hot day). I too feel it’s a fuel delivery problem on hot days, as I don’t have this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2022, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,412
Re: Problem starting
I have put fresh fuel in since the winter. Most recently about a month ago. It probably still had some old winter gas in it, but very little. I have driven it quite a bit since spring with no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2022, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,412
Re: Problem starting
I know this probably has to be a fuel related problem because of the ease of it starting back up with no problems. You mentioned a “heat soak” as a possibility. Is that the same as vapor lock? I had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2022, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,412
Re: Problem starting
Just fired it up (3:50pm) started right up, ran great! Put her back in the cool garage. I have no clue why it does that. It’s happened to me all summer!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2022, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,412
Re: Problem starting
I’ll usually let it sit a couple hours and It’ll fire back up. It happened today around 1:00pm. It’s still sitting in my yard in the heat and sun (3:45pm). I tried it around 2:30 and it done the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2022, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,412
Re: Problem starting
Thanks Hammer for your response. I have done the exact same steps you mentioned, however it cranks, will fire, and then quits as if it’s not getting fuel
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2022, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,412
Problem starting
I have a very odd thing going on with my A and hope someone here could help. I have a 1930 Coupe, rebuilt the carb about a year and half ago. Starts and runs great, I can drive it for hours with no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2021, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,488
Re: brake return spring ??
I used one also. Returned the pedal great, but I found that actually fixing the problem worked great as well. Replaced bushings in brake and clutch pedals, new brake rods and anti-rattlers....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2021, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,250
Re: Gas seepage at steering column
I was a firefighter for nearly 40 yrs. One of the worst injuries I ever saw was someone working on a (removed) gas tank from a '67 Corvette. It's not the liquid that ignites but the fumes. I'm like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2021, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,250
Re: Gas seepage at steering column
I don't really have any suggestion other than removing the tank and have it repaired or replaced. I'm very scary when it comes to gasoline leaks. Too much could go wrong. Maybe someone on here with a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2021, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,578
Re: Shocks for a Model A 1930 pickup
I recently put tube shocks on my 30 Coupe. It only had the original two up front, but they leaked fluid and never worked. I purchased my tube shock kit from Snyders and was completely amazed and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,406
Re: Water pump questions
This is what my water pump looks like. Any suggestions as to what kind it is? It looks nothing like others I have seen. Seems to work fine though. I have been told it's an industrial pump or one from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2020, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 825
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2020, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 825
Door Check Bumpers
Could someone please furnish me with a diagram or picture of the correct installation of door check bumpers and pads for a '30 closed cab coupe please? Doesn't show anything in the Les Andrews book.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-23-2020, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 17,733
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2020, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,319
Clutch question
My clutch pedal goes down towards the floor approximately 1-2 inches before I shift. Is this correct? It shudders a little when I first pull out, but changes gears very smoothly. Only shudders at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-17-2019, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,324
Re: Zenith Carb Rebuild
I haven’t flow tested the jets yet. Just wasn’t sure the secondary well was supposed to be screwed all the way until it stops or not. It screws down way past where the threads start. I was afraid if...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-17-2019, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,324
Zenith Carb Rebuild
I am rebuilding a Zenith 1 carb. How far do you screw in the secondary well. Until it bottoms out, or even where the treads start?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2019, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,361
Re: Carb Rebuild
Can the float also be cleaned in the Gunk carb cleaner without any damage done to it? I won’t to try and clean everything as good as possible.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2019, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,361
Carb Rebuild
I'm getting ready to do my first carb rebuild on a Zenith. What is a good overnight soaking solution that I could purchase at any parts store that would clean the carb but not damage the brass plugs?...
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Forum: Model-A
07-06-2019, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,030
1930 coupe, tools, xtra parts for sale
I am parting with my 1930 5 window deluxe coupe. Car looks and drives good. No rust. Everything that is suppose to work works. Also have several spare parts and tools, all this included in the price...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2017, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,054
Re: engine id
For what reason(s) would an engine NOT have a serial number stamped on it?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2016, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,304
Re: Opening Cowl Lights
Sorry, can't help much. My cowl lights both have a small screw at the bottom to remove the lens. Have had both off a few times. I wouldn't pry them off as there is a little tab that fits in a slot on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2016, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,692
Re: Thought this was neat
My wife took a picture of a small model I have of an "A". Taken in the driveway in a tire track. Just thought it looked pretty neat. She was bored due to all the snow.
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