Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:44 PM
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Re: Front left wheel play
Ding...Ding..Ding, we have a winner: Mr. Wick
I just tighten the bolt on the wedge (was not quite able to tighten by hand, but it felt very easy with a short wrench). Play is gone, at least for now....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 413
Front left wheel play
Aloha
Got a slight play on the front left wheel when I hold the wheel at the top and bottom. Side to side seems ok
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Mahalo
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2023, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 756
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2023, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 756
Crankshaft Pulley replacement
Aloha
Was looking to replace my broken crankshaft pulley with a 2 pcs screw in pulley, but I cannot find one. I also look at some of the post and they recommend to replace with a 1 pc pulley. In...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2023, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,608
Re: Need help to remove the crankshaft pulley
Aloha
Got it. Thanks to all of you who gave advice and support. Not really a car guy but I do get by. Just love the Model A. Attach is a pic of the issue, the pulley seemed fine, but not the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2023, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,608
Re: Need help to remove the crankshaft pulley
Aloha
Thanks Chuck, I am trying. I am using a ratchet with an extension thru the crank hole at the bottom of the radiator, and the ratchet is resting on the mount for the bumper driver side, I guess...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2023, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,608
Need help to remove the crankshaft pulley
Aloha
Drop the oil pan and found some big chunk of metal in the pan. It is coming from the crank shaft pulley or the piece that goes before it with a indentation in it (sorry donʻt know the name for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2022, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,859
Re: Chunks in the oil pan
Aloha
Thanks to both of you. I believe I should be able to do the work, but I will gone for a few month abroad before I can do the work. I hope it will be ok to contact you then to get more info....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2022, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,859
Re: Chunks in the oil pan
Aloha
Thanks to both of you. I believe I should be able to do the work, but I will gone for a few month abroad before I can do the work. I hope it will be ok to contact you then to get more info....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2022, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,859
Chunks in the oil pan
Aloha
Need some help with replacing part. I remove the oil pan on my 29 coupe and found some big chunks of metal inside the pan. I found the problem, however not being a mechanic I do not know the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2018, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 998
Speedo gear retaining clip
Aloha,
I have a issue with the speedometer, I narrowed down (I believed) to the speedo gear on the drive shaft, it is moving back and forth. I think it maybe that either the retaining clip as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2018, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,096
Fastest car from 1894 to 1914
Aloha,
Different topic, but very interesting, also list the registered cars from 1900 to 1926. Amazing.
Have a look.
https://newatlas.com/worlds-fastest-production-cars-1894-1914/46196/#gallery
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2018, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 10,261
Re: Getting my 1931 Model A Coupe go start
Obviously issues with the starter. Is the battery fully charged? maybe to low to kick the starter.
Just to isolate the problem, have you try to remove the spark plug and lay one of them on the block...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2017, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,942
Re: A little film you might enjoy
Aloha,
Thanks for sharing, what a great run. Beautiful car and gorgeous country side.
Enjoyed it very much, love to see people driving their car.
Keep the videos coming.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2017, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 854
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2017, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,321
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2017, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,558
Re: Electrical Gremlin!
Aloha,
Have you checked the light switch to see if any steering oil leaking into it. Happened to me and had all kind of weird electrical issues.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2017, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,389
Rattles
Aloha,
Trying to figure out what is rattling under my car, especially when I slow down and downshift. It sound like the rods are hitting the bottom of the car. However I have been under the car and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2017, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,891
Re: front drums
Aloha,
I just replaced my steel drums with cast iron drums. I used Mel Gross (Randy)
services, and I can say enough good things about them. While there drums are made in china, they insists on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2017, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,296
Interesting Article
Not model A, but interesting for automobile enthusiasts.
"The fastest cars in history: 1894 to 1914"
http://newatlas.com/worlds-fastest-production-cars-1894-1914/46196/
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2016, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,456
Speedo
Aloha,
My speedo is not working anymore, the other day I took a drive and looking down at my speedometer it was going wild, from 0 to 45 (while I was driving at a steady pace, probably around 35mph)...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2016, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,301
Rear Axle Seal
Aloha,
I was able to remove the seal from the hub, but how do you install the new one. Do you have to press the new one in?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Mahalo
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-24-2016, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,550
Re: Brakes
Aloha,
After all, I was able to work on the car this past Sunday. With Les Andrews book I adjusted the brake rods and the brake levers position. I took the drums out of the front wheel, the lining...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2016, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,550
Re: Brakes
Aloha,
Thanks for all your comments, did not get a chance to work on it this weekend, however I have a look soon.
How thick should be the lining before having to change it. Also how difficult is it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2016, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,550
Brakes
aloha,
Last weekend I almost had to get off the road coming down a long downhill run when I neared an intersection and the light turn red. Usually my brakes are ok, but I guess there were hot from...
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