Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 10:41 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,579
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
I don't see a vacuum control canister on any of those Nissan distributors.
If you want points ignition you are going to have to go earlier than 1980. Prices for the Honda Civic distributors...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,579
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
Thanks nkaminar. Sounds plausible. This now makes sense to me considering the slightly retarded no. 3 cylinder will make a little less power and thus run cooler by a few degrees.:)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,579
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
Retard no.3 cylinder for cooling? Perhaps air cooled VW engines behave differently than a Model A engine. When I retard my Model A engine, it runs hotter. What am I missing?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2024, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,579
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
Jim, In my case, I am running a Weber 32/36 with the vacuum port. Hooked the vacuum line from the distributor to the vacuum port on the carb. Works great for cruising, improves mileage. When more...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2024, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,579
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
I run a modified Honda civic points distributor (Hitachi 1975) with mechanical and vacuum advance. It performs wonderfully. Set up 2 years ago and haven't touched it since. Bullet proof.
I made...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 484
Re: Big bus
The Model A bus ride at Greenfield Village Dearborn, MI is one of the most pleasant rides one can take to see the Village sights.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,564
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 562
Re: Time for a new battery???
X2. I just cleaned worse corrosion than this off the terminals of the 2021 lead acid battery in my modern driver.
I have an Optima AGM battery installed on my Model A and there is absolutely no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 672
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 363
Re: Borg Warner overdrive coming out of gear
My BW overdrive cable will sometimes work its way down when in direct drive and starts to jump in and out of gear as well. This usually happens on rough roads or bumps especially down hill when the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,494
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2024, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 639
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2024, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,772
Re: Fantastic picyure
After a little search, came up with this. Caption said Ontario Provincial Police with Harley Davidson 1939.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2024, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 883
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2024, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 982
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2024, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,067
Re: Miller Hi Speed Head Installation.
Just wondering, does the Miller OHV setup only make gains in HP and torque in the higher rpm ranges or does the Miller OHV also improve lower end torque response above say an available 6:1 or 6.5:1...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2023, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,171
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2023, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 4,335
Re: Radial Or Bias Ply Tires
Nothing wrong with wanting to go for the bias ply tires.
However, for those who pooh-pooh the radials. The first thing you will notice with American Classic Radials is the improvement in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2023, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 831
Re: Bad Inner Tubes/Ruined Tires or Tubeless
When I ordered my 4 ACR's in May of this year, there were NO stickers inside the tires. Along with the warning on the outside tire sticker and the absence of stickers on the inside, It appears...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2023, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 831
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2023, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 4,335
Re: Radial Or Bias Ply Tires
As was pointed out earlier. American Classic Radials sell for ~$280. ea. Yes, there may be an availability issue right now. The ACR's offer a smooth and grippy ride.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2023, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,375
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2023, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 4,335
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