Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2013, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 9,121
Re: Substitute Tranny fluid
Thanks for the helpful words, guys. The problem self solved as it turned out that I didn't have to roll the Coupe after all. Tomorrow a call to Davin at Smith and Jones and I will have the 600 wt...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2013, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 9,121
Substitute Tranny fluid
It turns out that I MUST take the 30 Coupe out this afternoon (long embarassing story) and I don't have any 600 wt at hand. For a ten mile trip what would be best, GO 80/90 or STP or something else...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2013, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 13,517
Re: What is your average speed
Hi PS:
Originally Posted by mtnmice https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/hamb/buttons/viewpost.gif (https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=625122#post625122)
since I am never actually going...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2013, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 13,517
Re: What is your average speed
Hi Bob:
How is spring in "Merry Ole E......" ?
I don't know about the engine, but my most comfortable "butt speed" is VNE 40 mph. Faster than that I begin to imagine all sorts of strange...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2013, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,192
Re: Leaking Top Hose
I haven't had good luck with original style clamps but have used modern clamps to tighten down to stop the leak and after a couple days follow up with the original style and no more problem. I seem...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2013, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,655
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2013, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,655
Tilly diagram
I have looked in the archives but haven't been able to find an exploded view of the carb. Can anyone point me towards one, other than popping for the $29 Tilly book?
Thanks, Larry
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2013, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 9,294
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Forum: Model-A
03-25-2013, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,803
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Forum: Model-A
03-25-2013, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 961
Sealed beam conversion
I bought a coupe in the early 70s, that had a sealed beam conversion kit in it. The bulb stuck a bit out further than the face of the bucket. Not beautiful, but very effective. At that time, all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2013, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,166
Re: Horn connection
Thank you guys.....I woulda had that all wrong.
This list and the people on it are a national treasure!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2013, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,166
Horn connection
While waiting for my hub/drum to arrive, I'm trying to redo my horn and found it to be unconnected inside the shell with only bare wires present. What type termination connector was used originally?...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2013, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,117
Wheel stud size
I have a drum/hub coming that the seller has said the studs "need chasing". I want to have the die in hand when the hub arrives. Could someone give me the size and thread count so I only have to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2013, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,451
Re: Way back when 1928 Coupe
Yes, the coupe trunk area is cavernous, but remember that much of the area is inaccessable because of the interference of the spare tire. I have had both rumbles and trunks and much prefer trunks. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2013, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,246
Ammeter ignition reading
My last Model A, some years back, would register the coil load on the ammeter, if, of course, the engine was stopped with the points closed. My "new" car doesn't seem to be wired that way and I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2013, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,425
Re: Play in rear wheel
thank you gentlemen. I get it now. An bell went off when I read the last......the rear axle nut didn't have any torque on it when I removed it, but it didn't register at the time. So my parts list is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2013, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,425
Play in rear wheel
I have removed the (left) rear hub to determine what is causing my wheel to have vertical and lateral motion in relation to the axle housing. So far I see that the hub key is worn and fits very...
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Forum: Model-A
02-03-2013, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,251
Re: Really Nice 1928-1929 Headlamp Bar
Sir: Could you help me out a little.....what is the difference between a 28/29 and a 30/31 bar? I just realized that my 30 coupe has a "flat" bar on it, which looks like yours, and beginning to...
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Forum: Model-A
02-03-2013, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 835
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2013, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
Local Help, Melbourne, FL
Back into Model A "disease" after a couple decades absence. Was hoping that there were a few local area folks that I could talk to for some advice and discussion. Pressing issues include a loose rear...
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