Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2019, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Shut Off Valve Leaking
You can avoid the hassle of draining the tank by replacing the inside fuel line (between the tank valve and inside firewall) with a new line which has an inline valve - available and Bratton's ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2017, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,048
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2017, 01:20 PM
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Views: 7,048
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2017, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,048
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2017, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,048
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2017, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,048
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2017, 11:10 AM
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Views: 7,048
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2017, 07:47 AM
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Views: 7,048
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2017, 07:43 AM
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Views: 7,048
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2017, 07:05 AM
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Views: 7,048
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2017, 06:42 AM
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Views: 7,048
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2017, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,048
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2017, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,048
Lower Radiator Hose Clamp Leak - Driving Me Crazy
I have been plagued with a cooling system leak on my Model A for the last several years, thought I got it fixed several times, and now it is back. The leak is definitely coming from the connection...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2014, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,412
Re: Shock links
Thanks to all of you who replied to my questions. I am going to paint the shock arms and dog bone links with a spray can of Rustoleum Primer and then apply a top coat of Rustoleum Gloss Black.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2014, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,412
Re: Shock links
Two questions:
1. I am going to install new dog-bone links. Are you supposed to put any lubricant inside and around the rubber ball covers?
2. I got the links from Snyder's and they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2014, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,677
Re: Hinge pins?
I studied this thread before purchasing hinge-mount mirrors for my 1930 Standard coupe. I bought some really nice mirrors from Mike's A-Fordable. They have one for the left side and a different one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2014, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,176
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2014, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,176
Stone Guard Effect on Cooling
Does anyone know if a stone guard has any appreciable effect on cooling? I operate my 1930 Coupe at 6000 feet elevation and above in the summer and don't want to put one on if it is going to make it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2014, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,431
Re: 1930/31 stone guard
Tom - You seem like a good resource for all kinds of info. I am thinking of purchasing a stone guard for my 1930 Standard Coupe, and I am wondering how much of an effect it has on cooling. I operate...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2013, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 32,327
Re: Removing rear brake drum
[QUOTE=lasjts;760868]I bought the Vintage Precision Inc hub puller and had great results on a VERY stubborn hub. I really like the tool design and construction. For $99 it seems like a good deal....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2013, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,828
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2013, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,828
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2013, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,828
Re: Modern vs Original points/condenser
Thanks. I'm going to try to find a supplier that has one the right length. Also, I noticed that there is no fiber washer on my terminal screw. Is that necessary? It looks like I would have to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2013, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,828
Re: Modern vs Original points/condenser
Tom - I have the original setup on my car. I ordered a new condenser and it was 1/4" longer than the original. The terminal end was extremely close to shorting out on the lower body. I tried to bend...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2013, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,005
Re: Nut Torque Specs?
Does anyone know what to torque the front spring U-Bolt nuts at? When I got my car (1930 Standard Coupe) I found that none of the four castle nuts had cotter pins in them. I could only get one of the...
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