Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2024, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,748
Re: Synchronized Transmission
Short shift (shift early) from first to second, double clutch second to third. The big secret down shifting from third to second is to clutch to neutral, let out the clutch, bump up the rpm, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,011
Re: Motor shuts down
Had a similar problem on a boat. Turned out to be a bad wire connection that lost continuity when the connection warmed up. Try shaking all the connections while the engine is running. Good Luck.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2024, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,437
Re: OT trip to England
The British Museum - Great Egyptian display and the Rosetta Stone. You are in for a great trip !!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2024, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 817
Re: Clutch freeplay
Free play is not measured between the fingers and throw out bearing. When depressing the clutch pedal the distance from "full up" to sensing contact between the throw out bearing and clutch fingers...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2023, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 937
Re: Seasonal poem
Made my day !! Thanks MNFATS.
Merry Christmas from the Florida Panhandle
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2023, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,385
Re: 6 blade fan
Had a six blade plastic fan which might have been too much mass for the water pump and resulted in premature bearing failure and pump shaft damage. Maybe it was just a bad fan or pump. Put on a new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2023, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,070
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2023, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 641
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2023, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,087
Re: Painting/masking question
All true. The paint must be "ripe" - still pliable and not stone dry. If totally dry the result is often a ragged edge rather than a nice cut. Best to pull the tape at 180 degrees to ensure you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2023, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,247
Re: knock during hard acceleration
Sounds like you are describing "pinging" rather than "Knocking". Common causes for pinging is usually timing over advanced for the compression ratio/octane rating/fuel mixture (too lean)/engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2023, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,887
Re: 1931 Sitting for 5 years won't start
After setting awhile, stuck valves are a common problem. Might do a compression check to confirm valves are free. With spark it should at least cough a few times. Please share the fix.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2023, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 849
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2023, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 830
Re: dies at stops
Had the same problem. Turned out to be a leaky vacuum fitting on the intake manifold for the vacuum wipers. Changed out the fitting and life was good.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2023, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,689
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2023, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,828
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2023, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,680
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2023, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,828
Re: Fan Belt replacement
A good "cogged" belt readily available from your local parts store is a BX40. If it is too small try a BX41 or BX42. This belt works especially well on the smaller pulley of an alternator. Good...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-23-2023, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,177
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-14-2023, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: 272 to 312 Swap?
On a 59 Galaxie, standard trans, I pulled the 292 and dropped in a 57 Merc 312. It was a perfect fit with no parts changes needed. The performance increase was significant.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2023, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 907
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2023, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,821
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2023, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,821
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2023, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,790
Re: Rebuilding front end
My kingpins were scored and needed to be replaced. After pressing in the bushings they will likely need to be reamed for a smooth fit over the kingpins. Do some homework about the proper shimming...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2023, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Fuel Gauge Install
Getting ready to change out the float but not sure of the best route on the gasket upon the reinstall. Is it best to apply Permatex or another sealer or just install the gasket dry ? Also, how many...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2023, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,128
Re: Stuck valves - advice please
Had the same problem. Shot some Marvel Mystery Oil directly into the carb at elevated rpm and the engine settled down to a smooth idle. My problem was sluggish valves rather than stuck valves. The...
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