Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2019, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,185
Re: Model A Registration Woes
Good Evening! I would like to add my two cents to going to AAA first, if you are or are not a member. Their reason for being is to help with problems like this. They will know what will work and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2019, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 875
Re: air bubbles in rad water.
Some of the old Brumfield high compression heads were a bit porous and allowed hot gasses to get into the cooling system and drive water out of the radiator overflow. I have known folks to purchase...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2019, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 553
Re: Heli coil
Good afternoon...You might try 'Bolt Depot' 866-337-9888. Good luck to you. Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2019, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 12,269
Re: How Many Model A's are left ?
I think that John is in the ball park. Look how many companies sell parts for our cars. From what I know and the parts availability now vs in the 60's when I had my first 'A' it is far easier to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2019, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 588
Re: Old problem but new twist? Coolant loss
Good afternoon...Just a short note...Our Model A's and many other flat head engines should be torqued once a year to keep them snug and happy. I suspect that many don't receive this level of care. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2019, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,681
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2019, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,057
Re: Roadster getting harder to start
Years ago (60's) with my first 'A', I had trouble starting it cold. An old guy reached into the cockpit and pulled the hand throttle down close to half way and said 'crank the damn thing'...and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2019, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 542
Re: Fuel shut off
Good Morning...You can also find the 1/4 turn ball valve shut off in the Bratton's 2019 catalogue on page 61. $61.05. It connects to a standard shut off which you install and never touch...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2019, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,284
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2019, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 728
Re: Engine Noise
You might take a look at the Distributor body and see if it has a crack in it. Also the distance from the rotor to the tit on the distributor body should be 0.025. I have occasionally seen these...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-08-2019, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 735
Re: steering stabilizer
Good Afternoon...We have used a steering stabilizer for many years on our Model 'A' Tudor. We had the front end rebuilt and added the stabilizer at that point. We don't have any wobble of any kind....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2019, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,405
Re: My 1st decent drive of Model A and discussion
Good afternoon...With a stock engine perhaps a 5.5 head from Snyder's and perhaps a 'B' Carburetor...and maybe a one wire six volt Alternator and that's it. Drive her 40 miles an hour and give the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2019, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 339
Re: Cleanig reflectors
Good Morning all...What about silver polish such as you would use on a silver knife and fork? You can also purchase a silver polish cloth that will do a nice job and the finish will last for a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2019, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,095
Re: Oil weight
Good afternoon. If you know who built your engine, ask them...follow their instructions. Some engines have Babbitt, some Inserts. Some were built tighter than others. Most folks use detergent oil...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2019, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,249
Re: Another new Model A owner.
Good Morning...While you have the pan down, also check your oil pump to see if it is nice and clean and not full of sludge and other 'stuff' that might be lurking in the engine. Nice car...Ernie in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2019, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,100
Re: No air filter . . .
Good afternoon...I use an air filter from K&N and a mount from Bratton's purchased about 2005 or 2006. I can take it off and blow it out and/or soak it clean. It seems to work well for me. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2019, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,084
Re: Ever have your engine die at a stop light?
Good Morning...Since it self corrected, you might have had a couple of air bubbles in your fuel line...sort of the beginning of fuel boiling or some such. What I have found is that when I come up to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2019, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 339
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2019, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 339
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2019, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 339
International Model A Day 2019
Good Morning all...Here in Arizona...We had 23 Model A four bangers, a couple of Model A hot rod four bangers and V-8's, and a Shay at Miller Ford in Mesa Arizona. The café was open for breakfast...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2019, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 758
Re: Engine Oil consumption
Good afternoon...So you would use about one quart in 500 miles between oil changes...does not seem excessive to me. With our 31 Tudor we find that it will toss out 1/4 quart or so if we fill it to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2019, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,282
Re: New Tires...going just a little crazy...
Good Morning all...Those Lucus $99 tires, at least the ones that I purchased were made in Viet Nam, according to the side of the tire. I have been running them for about three years and about 3000...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2019, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,328
Re: Oil filter
damfino! Most things and people are happier when clean and tidy! Ernie in Arizona
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2019, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,211
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2019, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 746
Re: Oil Change Interval
Good Morning Cape Codder...The engine is still very quiet...so I'll wait a bit longer on dropping the pan and checking the rods and mains. The fellow who built the engine says to leave it alone if it...
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