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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-21-2021, 02:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,197
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-20-2021, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,197
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-20-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,197
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Re: Original Intake Manifold

Thank you alexiskai. I don't know. I will try to take them apart.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-20-2021, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,197
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Original Intake Manifold

Hello, my Intake Manifold is cracked. A vendor in the USA offers me a good original one. Is that a good idea or should I wait for a new one. The new manifolds are out of stock until summer. Thank you...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-17-2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,570
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Corrosion on starter switch

The copper terminal on the starter switch is corroded. I cleaned the the surface and it is bright now. But how do I protect the copper from corrosion? In an article they recommended dielectric...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2016, 01:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,742
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Re: Zenith 2 - pitted seat of the gas adjusting needle

Thank you all for the helpful answers.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-09-2016, 02:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,742
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Zenith 2 - pitted seat of the gas adjusting needle

I'm looking for the best way to smoothen the pitted seat (machined into the casting) of the gas adjusting needle in my Zenith 2 carburetor. Thank you in advance.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,505
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Re: Removal of the frozen GAV assembly

Unfortunately the brass hex of the GAV housing is completely damaged. So I have to use the propane torch.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,505
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Re: Removal of the frozen GAV assembly

Thank you all. I will try it with my propane torch.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2016, 04:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,505
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Removal of the frozen GAV assembly

I have to remove the frozen GAV assembly on my Zenith carburetor. So I take a welding torch and apply heat to it. Then I have to dunk the carburetor into a pot of cold water. But isn't that dangerous...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-23-2016, 02:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,031
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Re: Preheating of the engine

Thank you all. I think I will move to a warmer country.:D
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-22-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,031
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Preheating of the engine

Has anyone an idea how to preheat the engine to reduce the wear? Thank you in advance. Gernot
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-24-2016, 02:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,241
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Re: Thickness of the spacer under #8 head bolt

Thank you very much for all the answers.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-23-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,241
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Thickness of the spacer under #8 head bolt

When there is no clamp for the distributor pop out cable on #8 head bolt, I have to add a spacer of the same thickness. That's what Tom Endy describes in his fantastic article "Henry's Way". My car...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,040
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Re: Who is Jack Bahm?

Hello newshirt, I agree with you. Jack's videos are great. His username is JacksonIII.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-27-2015, 01:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,165
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Re: Rodding out my Radiator

Thank you for all your great videos, Jack!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-21-2015, 12:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,825
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Re: Flow tested jets for a Zenith 2 carburetor

Thank you all for your help. A few minutes ago Renner's Corner answered my e-mail. I will buy the flowed jets plus a Vition tipped float valve. Here in Germany it's nearly impossible to get spare...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-20-2015, 07:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,825
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Flow tested jets for a Zenith 2 carburetor

Does anyone know where I can buy flow tested jets for my Zenith 2 carburetor? I know that many of you recommend Renner's Corner - unfortunately they don't answer my request. Thank you in advance....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-16-2015, 04:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,460
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Re: Water in your Gas ? - Solutions ?

Maybe it would help to add some smokefree two stroke engine oil to the gas. It is very anticorrosive. Furthermore I ask myself if it could be a lubricant for the throttle shaft.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-11-2015, 06:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,458
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Smile Re: Cooling System Design Flaw

Thank you very much!:)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-11-2015, 05:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,458
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Re: Cooling System Design Flaw

Does anybody know if water wetter would lower the temperature significantly to improve the cooling of cylinder 3 and 4?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-20-2015, 02:35 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 563,998
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Re: Model A/AA Ford Websites...Can YOU add to the list?"

In my eyes it's one of the best dealers in Europe. Here you really get well inspected vintage cars.

http://yesterdaycars.nl/en/bedrijf.php
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-15-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,859
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Re: Adding Diesel to Gas Helps Fight Rust

Here in Germany we have no choice. We have to use gasoline with at least 5 % of ethanol. Many owners of vintage cars use smokeless two-stroke-engine-oil 1:100 (API-TC, JASO-FC). An old mechanic told...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-24-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,897
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Re: My new A

Have fun with it! It looks great.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2015, 08:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,093
Posted By Ford_Freddie
Re: How to remove grease in the steering box?

Thank you all for your help. It's a great forum.
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