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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-02-2020, 12:59 PM
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Posted By WHN
Re: What is a "reasonable" speed in a Model A for one to get "reasonable" engine life

Brent, your just looking for someone to argue with.

Have fun.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-02-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,931
Posted By WHN
Re: What is a "reasonable" speed in a Model A for one to get "reasonable" engine life

Confuse others?

Someone asked for members views. Which, on this same subject, a number of times over the years people have given. The general consensus seems to be that around 45 MPH a lot of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-01-2020, 03:18 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,931
Posted By WHN
Re: What is a "reasonable" speed in a Model A for one to get "reasonable" engine life

I am trying to understand what you are saying here.

New York City Police Department Model A’s were driven 50,000 to 80,000 miles at 60 plus MPH, or they were just driven hard? Driving a car hard...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-01-2020, 12:04 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,931
Posted By WHN
Re: What is a "reasonable" speed in a Model A for one to get "reasonable" engine life

60 MPH is getting to be like “what oil do you use?”.

My father received a new 1931 Model A Sport Coupe as a college (Northeastern) graduation present.

In 1962 when I got my first Model A, also...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-28-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,931
Posted By WHN
Re: What is a "reasonable" speed in a Model A for one to get "reasonable" engine life

Everything working right, 35 to 40 MPH, car loves it. On up to 45 MPH, car doesn’t mind but starting to breath heavy. Over 45 MPH, you can feel it starting to work. Over 50 MPH, we are both to...
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