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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-25-2024, 10:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,119
Posted By RRW
Re: Pace maker and the Model A

I had quadruple bypass in 2003, 2 heart attacks in 2015 with CPR administered after the 2nd one.
Further complications gave me the choice of/or not of having a Boston Scientific defibrillator ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-30-2023, 10:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,761
Posted By RRW
Re: wheel lug nuts

8 yrs ago I put the washers on all four wheels of my Early 30 Tudor..
Very, very unsafe in my experience. They loosened !

After about a 5 mile ride I 'luckily' returned to my

garage and took...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-26-2023, 04:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,950
Posted By RRW
Re: New gas valve replacement...

Alexiskal,
Thanks for the yellow tape info.
I guess that's why AutoZone and O'Reilly's didn't have it but Ace Hardware did.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-26-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,950
Posted By RRW
New gas valve replacement...

Should I use Yellow PTFE gas line thread seal tape or just hand tighten as Paul Shinn does on his fuel line 'replacement' video.
I am installing an A-09189-a valve and an A-09194 filter.
Present...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-19-2022, 06:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,078
Posted By RRW
Re: Coolant additive

I've been using Water Wetter for 10 years in Arizona.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,884
Posted By RRW
Re: Lucas tires

My Lucas tires and Lucas inner tubes are holding up fine, even in the AZ desert heat !!!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-08-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,578
Posted By RRW
Re: Battery tray vs floor board removal

I use the removable section, for 8 years

I remove my battery for 'summer storage' as I leave each summer for 3 months.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-19-2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,322
Posted By RRW
Re: Radius ball cap nuts...

Thanks John,
Your reply is exactly what I needed to know.
Randy
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-19-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,322
Posted By RRW
Re: Radius ball cap nuts...

PS - there are cotter pins attached with the nuts.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-19-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,322
Posted By RRW
Radius ball cap nuts...

In my Red Model A Vol. I Mechanics Handbook page 1-331 lower right diagram...
my question is re: the two 7/16-20 nuts.
Are the two nuts fastened tightly or loose.
Mine are a tad loose and they...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2021, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,673
Posted By RRW
Re: Storage for summer

Thanks for the 'civil' replies.I'vr been alternating empty/full tank storage for 58 years ownership of my A.
2 float replacements in that time period and tank is fine.

This year I'll go full with...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2021, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,673
Posted By RRW
Storage for summer

I leave Bullhead City, AZ each summer because of the heat and return in the middle of Sept. My A is garaged stored year around.

For the last 10 years I have been either emptying my fuel system...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-29-2021, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,620
Posted By RRW
Re: speedometer

Papanick did a very fine job with my speedometer.
Very quick turnaround and I live in AZ.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2021, 09:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,557
Posted By RRW
Re: Opinions on tires wanted-

I bought Lucas tires and tubes directly from Lucas 8 years ago for my 30 Tudor.

Very happy with them.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2021, 07:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,727
Posted By RRW
Re: Radiator using water verse antifreeze

I have used Red Line Water Wetter since 2001 with no problems and 'it' stays quite clear. I switch 'it' once a year.

However, I live in Bullhead City, AZ which reaches 126 degrees in the summer.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-21-2020, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,442
Posted By RRW
Distributor Body Electrodes

Question:
Is there a preference in using a distributor body with brass electrodes over a body with steel electrodes?
I have been using one with brass since 1963. No problem.

I 'discovered' a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-16-2020, 11:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,278
Posted By RRW
Re: 6 volt group 1 battery

I bought one at Tractor Supply last week for $107.59 including tax with a

one year warranty.

M previous battery, Interstate, only 'lasted' 10 months and had a 6 month warranty.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-29-2020, 06:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,885
Posted By RRW
Re: New Tire Recommendation

Very pleased with my Lucas tires and tubes ordered directly from Lucas.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-26-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 64,747
Posted By RRW
Re: Just wondering : what's your year of birth ?

July 1947
Bought my Early 30 Tudor for $500 in July 1963
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-02-2020, 12:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,660
Posted By RRW
Re: 6 volt battery

Interstate in both my A and Jeep. Subaru in my Subaru.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2020, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,265
Posted By RRW
Re: New gasket for 1930 radiator cap question....

Thank you both for your replies.
No sealant 'it is'.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,265
Posted By RRW
New gasket for 1930 radiator cap question....

I removed the original gasket from my repro cap and my new gasket 'floats' in the cap between the copper 'gasket' and twist clamp.

Original gasket was larger and was a snug fit as it was installed...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-11-2020, 10:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,294
Posted By RRW
Re: insurance

American Collectors Insurance thru USAA
Early 1930 Tudor
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-21-2019, 12:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,255
Posted By RRW
Re: Windshield Wiper

My early 30 Tudor has a vacuum wiper.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,807
Posted By RRW
Re: Veterans Day

USMC 65-68, Vietnam 66-67 grunt
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