Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: New toy to play with this year!
I'll go along with that. Bringing the hulk of an old car back to life is a satisfying undertaking, then comes the driving and the making of friends while doing both. I really don't know why more...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 04:05 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 609
Re: Jazz Age '28 Sport Coupe on Hemmings Auction
When the Mustang was released here a very few years ago, it scored only 2 out of 5 stars safety rating. One of its downfalls I am told is the weak rear end which leaves the fuel tank vulnerable(no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 686
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,134
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
I have 4 Model As ranging from a VERY nicely restored one to what looks like a barn find repaired but never restored. It is the one that looks neaten up and a real bomb that I like driving the best....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 590
Re: Water pump
All of my water pumps have sealed ball bearings front and back and a modern seal. With nothing rubbing on the shaft, I figure they will last as long as a modern one does and who ever hears of a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 431
Re: Interested Dash information
Hmmm, a flame so close to a possibly leaking fuel gauge. Not that a flash of flame would be likely to cause a serious fire but it could give the driver or passenger a fright.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Trip to nationals
Gary and Lawrie, Thanks for posting. I will also be driving to Maryborough for the National. I was in Maryborough, Victoria yesterday, as it happens.
We (Glenda and I) will be travelling with 3...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 366
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 680
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,104
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 680
Re: Front left wheel play
Driving the cotter pin (yes, that is a cotter pin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotter_(pin)#:~:text=A%20cotter%20is%20a%20pin,it%20means%20a%20split%20pin.) in with a hammer puts a far greater...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 680
Re: Front left wheel play
That is exactly what causes the eye in the axle to stretch. Then, the only cure is to replace the axle or have the eye shrunk and reamed back to original size.
I hope for the OPs sake, that is not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,719
Re: Beautiful Day To Breakdown !
I have done something very similar to that. I figure it is an easy way to test the condenser roadside so long as the spare is good (test it first). If the car stops and the condenser could be the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 734
Re: Sealed beams
Russell, you will have opened up that argument again!!! I would not touch LEDs - you can't focus them properly and I don't like the idea of a dazzled driver coming towards me. Sure, they are bright -...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 680
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,225
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
I agree with that. The post for the bell crank has been cut off and drilled for the vacuum fitting.
Every model A around here has those manifolds except the foreign ones imported from the US.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,003
Re: Florida Drivers
I've wondered the same thing for quite some time. It was something said in passing by a very clever friend that gave me a clue. They all feel entitled to instant gratification or maybe they all just...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,104
Re: T Bakery Van
They could be anything. This is a cobbled together vehicle for promotion, after all. Advertisers care little about facts so anything goes. Could even be fake buns.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,346
Re: Car will not start
To check whether the timing gear is stripped, there is no need to undo anything. Take the top off the distributor and watch the rotor as you crank the engine. If the rotor does not turn, the gear is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 576
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,042
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,111
Re: Differential Pinion Gear Bearing Preload
Apart from the numbers involved, that exactly reflects my experience. Every time I have someone say the diff is either running hot or noisy, I go straight to the pinion bearing and invariably, it has...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,326
Re: Marco Tahtaras
I have just returned from a few days away from home to read this. I'm sorry I came back!
Marco's posts were among the few I respected.
RIP, Marco.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,751
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
I've been running a modified Nissan distributor on my Burtz engine and love it. It was done by "Performance Ignition" in Nunawading, Melbourne. I have used them before and been impressed each time. A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,370
Re: New Ahooga Horns from Suppliers
I have repaired a number of horns and converted several to 12 volts and they work fine. I also have a new 12 v horn from a US vendor that works perfectly.
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