Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2014, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,816
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2014, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,728
Re: Pushing Coolant Out The Overflow
I had the same problem last year, and actually blew a motor due to reduced coolant in the system. I installed the upper hose 160 degree thermostat that Snyder's sells, and installed a temp gauge as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2014, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,436
Re: Old car festival
We drove until they kicked us out last night, parked over near the Grove to watch fireworks, not sure what we'll do today, If I don't find you, have a safe ride home
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2014, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,436
Re: Old car festival
Oh boy, I saw your speedster and told my wife that I'd like to build one of those, would be cool for events like this (wife rolls her eyes)
Do you know what wheels the guy in the low-slung red...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2014, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,436
Re: Old car festival
Brent, were you hauling around the group dressed in 30's style clothes and military uniforms last night? If so, I was right behind you for most of the evening and took some pictures of your gang that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-03-2014, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,411
Re: Old Car Festival
I'll be there, last year my '31 roadster broke down in the west side of Detroit, had a real good time with the residents, most never saw old cars like ours , enjoyed the conversation during my 4 hour...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-13-2014, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 13,537
Re: Running very rich
Besides the jets/flow rates I would double check the GAV needle assembly to make sure that you have the correct assembly for your carb. Last spring I had Renner rebuild my carb and he installed a "B"...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2014, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,011
'31 roadster windshield anatomy
I've read here about others' difficulty with tensioning the windshield wingnuts and wonder if i'm missing any parts on mine. I have noticed that my wingnuts seemed fully tight and still allowed the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2014, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,925
Re: Acts fuel starved after 10 minutes
how do the plugs look? If sooted up, maybe TOO MUCH fuel. at least it might lead you closer to the problem. I had a carb rebuilt by a shop and they installed the wrong GAV valve, was too short and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2014, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 9,801
Re: ya its' cold but what about the old days
My neighbor in Michigan on his way to the monthly club meeting about 8 miles away, too bad I have a bad cold and couldn't ride along (a perfect excuse maybe?) I think it was 4 degrees outside as I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2013, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,934
Re: OT:Model T found at bottom of the Mississippi
while we're talkin' movies, I watched the modern version of King Kong the other day ( the one starring Jack Black) and there were Tons of old 30's cars in that movie. I'm not sharp enough to know...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2013, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,934
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-22-2013, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,500
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-16-2013, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,527
Re: ethanol vs. oil companies, battle continues
I liked the idea of putting more of our cash in the pockets of American farmers for the ethanol, although after seeing the problems with it, I bought a Ford C Max plug in. Now I only buy gas about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-16-2013, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,942
Re: Lic Plate
buy a pair, Michigan is considering front plates again...
There was a guy that had restored plates at the Russ Milne swap meet for reasonable prices and the looked new! Someone here on the forum...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-16-2013, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,527
ethanol vs. oil companies, battle continues
http://o.dailycaller.com/thedailycaller/#!/entry/epa-scales-back-ethanol-mandate-to-avert-blendwall,52869d1d025312186c8883e6/1
Maybe with the recent reports on environmental damage we can hope to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2013, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,082
Re: Bring along Tire Jack suggestions
http://slickdeals.net/f/6410658-craftsman-bottle-jacks-2-ton-hydraulic-jack-12-74-professional-12-ton-hydraulic-jack-25-47-store-pick-up-or-sywm-sears?src=tdw
good timing for this topic, I came...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2013, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,396
Re: Electrical diagnosis list
i used Mikey V's list with great success
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108707&highlight=coil+polarity
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2013, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 9,512
Re: Starting Problem
if you have access to a known working carb, even to just borrow, try that. I fought an over rich fuel mixture all summer long and it turned out to be an improper GAV needle....I would clean the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2013, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,936
Re: 1929 pickup finished
SHOOT! It took me all summer to get my carb problem straightened out, and you built an entire vehicle in that amount of time! Nice work
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2013, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,838
Re: Two Windshield Wipers?
http://fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=144917&d=1378761035
here's the car with the dual wiper setup. I remember getting a good look inside at the wiper mechanism, although the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2013, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,838
Re: Two Windshield Wipers?
the only one that I ever saw was a special sedan at Greenfield Village this summer, a specially built car that Henry Ford commissioned with unique features. I'm certain that some members here know...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2013, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,305
OT 5 qt Pennzoil synthetic $11.49 after rebate
http://www.pennzoil.com/fallrebate/
Local Meijer store had 5 gal Platinum Synthetic 5w30 or 10w30 for $21.49 and add $10 rebate from Pennzoil, net cost $10.49...you can do the rebate online, so no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-06-2013, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,246
Re: Gas Tank
I have a buddy that is a master at metalworking, if I threw these numbers at him he'd be all over it. You really think it would pull $1000 each? I could guarantee a first rate product if he made...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2013, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,110
Re: still fighting extreme rich condition
hmmmmm, those are exactly to two that I've been running, gapped at .035", swapped back and forth as I've cleaned them during my quest for finding the problem. The w18 runs a bit hotter?
With clean...
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