Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 03:49 PM
|
Replies: 39
Views: 1,987
Re: Cleaning the radiator
The water in So Cal has way too many minerals mainly calcium. I guarantee if you did that here, your tubes would have white deposits at the bottom of the top tank and into the
tubes. Lesson...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 06:01 PM
|
Replies: 19
Views: 1,189
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2024, 08:23 PM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 2,188
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2023, 11:37 AM
|
Replies: 10
Views: 1,210
Re: 20-0-20 amp meter
I run the Powermaster 6V alternator, and just like Dick M. said, it's not a problem. I just don't know why the Powermaster instructions state that you shouldn't run the alternator through the amp...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2023, 05:15 PM
|
Replies: 37
Views: 2,694
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2023, 12:38 PM
|
Replies: 17
Views: 1,018
Re: Front Radius rod / rubber ball
If the ball isn't worn too bad, I would use some steel washers and take a ball pein
hammer to shape them. Or if the ball is just too far gone, welding in a replacement
will do it for a very long...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2023, 01:12 PM
|
Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 06:16 PM
|
Replies: 31
Views: 2,477
Re: Air Filter or not
I run a K & N filter and never looked back. I don't care what they did
80 years ago, this is the only way to extend your motor's life. You would have to put a
gun to my head to get it off. ...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-06-2023, 06:53 PM
|
Replies: 46
Views: 4,444
Re: Fuel Filter issue
The Wix filter is good and I use that with what I said before. No need to overthink
this.
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-06-2023, 11:37 AM
|
Replies: 46
Views: 4,444
Re: Fuel Filter issue
Go to a hardware store or lawnmower shop and buy the in line
filter for a 8 to 16 hp motor. They are small, but will allow gas to drop down
to the carb. I have run one on mine for 12 years. ...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2023, 03:57 PM
|
Replies: 14
Views: 1,550
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2023, 03:04 PM
|
Replies: 25
Views: 1,832
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2023, 04:56 PM
|
Replies: 9
Views: 953
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2023, 04:57 PM
|
Replies: 9
Views: 953
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2023, 02:29 PM
|
Replies: 9
Views: 953
Generator / Charging issue
Background info is: 6 volt generator with a New Rex diode
cut out. Battery is 3 years old seems good.... 3rd brush
all the way up, (lowest charging possible). Grounds are clean.
Problem: ...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2023, 07:43 PM
|
Replies: 14
Views: 1,363
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2023, 07:15 PM
|
Replies: 14
Views: 2,278
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2023, 07:46 PM
|
Replies: 19
Views: 2,950
Re: ahooga horn
Any decent Ace Hardware should carry this. "Zoom" oil spout as it was called.
I personally talked to the inventor of this product. Nice man.
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2023, 07:18 PM
|
Replies: 30
Views: 2,929
Re: Radiator Additive
You can add some soluble oil. When you used to buy the anti rust & water pump
lube in the stores, it was soluble oil. It is primarily used on lathes to cool the
cutting tool. The oil is an...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2022, 01:18 PM
|
Replies: 35
Views: 3,824
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2022, 08:20 PM
|
Replies: 30
Views: 3,585
Re: Radiator steams after short drive.
You are using distilled water right?
50/50 on the anti freeze right?
Pure anti freeze will make it over heat.
Leakless pumps work great. Problem is they are
in short supply last time I...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2022, 03:04 PM
|
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2022, 07:22 PM
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,852
Re: crankshaft rope seal question
Check out a rope seal from a WWII jeep L head 134 motor.
MB GPW, MB GPW Partscrankshaft seal, rear main, FELPRO -637237,MB,GPW,637237 Jeep G503 RFJP VintageJeeps
View Larger...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2022, 04:05 PM
|
Replies: 16
Views: 1,713
Re: Clutch Help/Guidance
Does the car have float a motor mounts? Sometimes these can
make the shake a bit more, especially in reverse.
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2022, 05:38 PM
|
Replies: 17
Views: 2,994
|