Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2020, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,042
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2020, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,042
Guess who's back in the kitchen?
I just got a call from John Kohnke, this would be Herm's son who learned from the best. He's back in the shop and looking for work, rebuilding and improving your Model A engine.He's finishing up some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2020, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 378
Re: Speedo cable
Email Leonard he rebuilt my speedometer head, resealed it, new glass, new bezel, and painted it. Works great. Mine stopped and broke the cable also, no jumping, no noise, was working fine and just...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2020, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 462
Re: Knock/rattle/tap at freewheel speed
Tonight I went down to the shop and loosened the set screw on the distributor and raised it a whisker then went for a drive, it may have helped a little but she still has a little rattle at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2020, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 462
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2020, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 462
Knock/rattle/tap at freewheel speed
I've got what's hard to describe, I'll call it knock/rattle/tapping at freewheeling speed, when accelerating or deceleration it's quiet, but at freewheeling speed it's there, I've tried changing the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2020, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,096
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2020, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,796
Re: Renumbering question
Oldforder, I also have shyed away from cars out of state for same reason.
Oldforder, please check your private messages. I sent you a couple, I just live north of you about 70 miles.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-04-2020, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,102
Re: Slamming into first gear
Look similar to this?
The pin is tapered, larger on one end than the other, I would suggest a brass hammer or brass drift.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2020, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 414
Re: Rumble Seat Help
Thanks a million guys, just what you said, bottom of the frame there were 2 tabs hidden behind the frame and upholstery, had to make a small cut in the upholstery to allow them to pivot out,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2020, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 414
Re: Rumble Seat Help
Sounds like a job for one of my grandson's with gramp's supervising, they're a lot more limber than this o'l guy. Thanks for the help.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2020, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 414
Rumble Seat Help
Tinkering with my Roadster while waiting for other parts. My rumble seat "back" cushion isn't fastening to the lid correctly. My lid has 2 slots towards the top on either side and the back cushion...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2020, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,717
Re: First time adjusting rod and mains
Synchro909, Like Licensed to kill stated, counterbalance in the shot and shadow.. when we took them out besides there being 3 different types of rods, everything looked ok, and when we get done...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2020, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,973
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2020, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,717
Re: First time adjusting rod and mains
Here's what caused me concern and motivated me to open her up for inspection.
https://youtu.be/S1HVAQsxCZ4
And here is one of my granddaughter/daughter and I tearing up the streets of Wayne,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2020, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,717
Re: First time adjusting rod and mains
Patrick L, granted the babbitt and clearances so far are good, we've only completed the mains as of now, the babbitt and crank rod journals look fine also, we're still balancing the rods and pistons...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2020, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,717
Re: First time adjusting rod and mains
Update on adjusting rods and mains,
Well when we dropped the pan I set it on the bench to investigate the bottom and almost had a heart attack, I pulled 3 chunks of lead ( approximately 1" X 1/2"...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2020, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,712
Re: We've lost another one
I've been talking with Herm's son John who worked side by side with Herm for several years. Seems he's back home in the shop, originally I think he was just going to finish and complete the jobs...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2020, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,306
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2020, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,717
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Forum: The Test Forum
07-18-2020, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 611
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2020, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,717
First time adjusting rod and mains
Well Monday we're going to be putting the A on my neighbors two post lift (advice welcome) and pulling pan to check and adjust rods and mains also inspecting conditions of babbitt and crank, checking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2020, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,059
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Forum: The Test Forum
07-12-2020, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 859
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Forum: The Test Forum
07-12-2020, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 611
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