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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-21-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 614
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: 6V to 12V converter

Hi Dick, the solenoid used on that O/D will work just fine on 6V. Even though it was designed to be used in 12V cars.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,867
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: fuel shelf life in tank

I've given up on the tank or firewall valves. Both my cars have ball valves in the line up close by the sediment bowl. Have not had a problem in15 years.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 622
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: JC Whitney 1970 era horn info

try using a multimeter set to resistance. one probe on the end metal tab on the horn rod and the other probe on ground. you should have an open, no reading on the meter. Pressing the horn button...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-07-2024, 10:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 871
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Cleaning the radiator

Dave we'll be going to the Spring Opener as well.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-19-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Marvel carb

idle speed is kind of a personal preference. On my Marvel I adjust the motor idle speed when the car is fully warmed up, spark advance at about 8-9 o'clock. I then adjust the idle mixture screw. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-18-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,226
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Taxi Cab??

Look at the transition between the cowl and the door hinge part of the two bodies.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-15-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,746
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Question about using Brumfield head

Most likely you have a 5.9 to 1 head. The vast majority were 5.9 to 1.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2024, 11:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,557
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Snyder's Head Gasket Recommendations or Feedback?

The company was sold and moved to Indiania.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2024, 11:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Horn Repair/Excessive Resistance

Clean the commutator with 400 sandpaper. May have remove the insulation between the commutator copper segments (called under cutting).
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2024, 11:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,394
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: OT trip to England

Hi Mike, another suggestion. North of London is Warwick Castle. I really enjoyed it. Have great time whatever you do.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2024, 11:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,746
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Question about using Brumfield head

I have B-F 5.9 heads on both of my 2 Model A's. Good advice, on both motors I used a composite head gasket, not copper. Both have never leaked nor failed. Both were installed using new studs. One...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-05-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Door bumper installation

Make sure you remove all the old hard rubber so that cavity is clean, no debris. You have to hand trim the rubber pieces based on your door alignment.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-20-2023, 09:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,169
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Radial Or Bias Ply Tires

WHN, yes I remember those days. Had a 65 TR-4 with the Overdrive.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-20-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 963
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Another Horn Question

You have a short somewhere in the horn assembly. With brushes isolated from ground (motor frame). The field coils should been open with respect to the horn frame.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-20-2023, 09:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,253
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: ?When to Pull the Tank?

On my Slant T/S the car had not been driven for at least 10 years. Took firewall valve off, installed a short length of pipe to attach a plastic hose. Started with 2 gallons of gas in the tank....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-12-2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 976
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Failed 6v Coil

If you shake your new coil and can here liquid sloshing around. That coil won't work being mounted upside down (normal for a Model A). Follow Bob's advice.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-05-2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,463
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Engine Install

Sorry Fumaze is a breather on the oil fill tube. Take of the air filter on the carb. The car will run better without it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-04-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,463
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Engine Install

In the first picture you have a fumaze. Hope you used it while the engine was being stored and not operated. Remove before starting the engine.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-03-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,206
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-02-2023, 06:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,101
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Henry and Edsel

One of Henry Ford II first tasks was to oust Harry Bennett. He was long gone by 1966.
I would like to know the names of the other folks in the picture, anyone know?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-02-2023, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 926
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Overdrive

I think that is a Columbia O/D. uses vacuum to operate it. Don't know much about it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-30-2023, 07:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,283
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: 6 blade fan

I agree with Carl, my 2 A's have 6 blade plastic fans.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-30-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,154
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Model AA Buses produced?? Surviving??

The Hangtown A in Placerville CA restored a Model A bus years ago (Huff n Puff). I believe it was given to the MAFFI museum in Mich.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-28-2023, 12:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,189
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: 12 conversion

All the above about 6 volts is true. A Model A will run just fine on 6 volts just fine. The only reason to change to 12 volts is if you add Air Conditioning to your Model A! Our touring car, 31...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-26-2023, 11:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Stock 30/31 RPU Seat

In 31 the bottom spring changed; I think it may have been when the indented fire wall was phased in. The later spring is shorter front to back.
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