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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 10:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 708
Posted By Benson
Re: Question on Hooking Up Dwell Meter

31 degrees is what I use.

Note: I am using the new dist cam called "B" profile".

As I remember angle is different with "A" profile.

I do not remember what the "A" number was/is it has been...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 07:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 708
Posted By Benson
Re: Question on Hooking Up Dwell Meter

TO ANSWER the original question.

I have 3 or 4 tach-dwell meters which I have used since 1955 on Model As, VWs, Porsches and various other engines with standard points/coil ignition systems.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-24-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 571
Posted By Benson
Re: Batteries completely discharging

I agree that a bad cutout on top of generator is most likely the cause of dead battery.

Also if cutout or wires to the cutout are not installed correctly same thing will happen.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-24-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 571
Posted By Benson
Re: Batteries completely discharging

Below is information from Optima website.


NOTE: Optima does not make a 6 volt chargers but other companies have them available.

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-22-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 708
Posted By Benson
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-18-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,335
Posted By Benson
Re: Car Is Shrinking........

Service bulletin 257 for Coupes.

Seat can be moved 1 inch and 5/8ths towards front or rear from "Standard" position.

I moved SEAT BACK to the rear on both upper and lower.

Later I made a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-18-2024, 07:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,051
Posted By Benson
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?

In post #20 see photo


Yes the WIPER port is located at left side of manifold near manifold mounting bolt #4.

Look for the BRASS fitting and copper tubing which has been crimped over and cut...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-17-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,458
Posted By Benson
Re: Fuse blowing

There are different types of breakers:

1. The type 1 which must be manually reset after it trips.

2. The type 2 which resets by its self automatically after it cools down.

Type # 1 is much...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-16-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,051
Posted By Benson
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?

Yes the vacuum port for assisted clutch was a large threaded hole found at the front of manifold.


The vacuum unit was mounted on Drivers side (other side of engine) on early B blocks of LHD...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-16-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,051
Posted By Benson
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?

Looks like a RHD intake where someone cut the stud off the manifold then drilled and tapped hole to install vacuum line.

Normally that is the place where the bell crank for the linkage for spark...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-13-2024, 08:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,517
Posted By Benson
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-11-2024, 05:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,067
Posted By Benson
Re: Leaking gas tank

This similar to what we found on my 29 Sport Coupe 15 years ago.

After removing tank from car, striping paint in the area of clamp mounting then cleaning, we found an inch long stress crack near...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2024, 09:16 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,675
Posted By Benson
Re: Misfire mystery

I agree that there is a stray spark arcing in area of #1 plug.

Look closer while running in dark garage to track down stray spark.

I sometimes see the brass spark plug "wire" where it connects...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,118
Posted By Benson
Re: A newbie needs help!

Something I learned in the last 60 years dealing with these cars ...

When you visit the DMV, the less that you say, the better off you will be!

Do not volunteer anything.

If you get a newbie...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-09-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,118
Posted By Benson
Re: A newbie needs help!

Looks like it MIGHT be a Zenith Bendix:

Commonly called a Forklift carbureator

https://www.mmtractorparts.com/new-zenith-carburetor-ford-naa-jubilee.html

But Air Maze covers up some...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-06-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,273
Posted By Benson
Re: Marco Tahtaras

About POST #29:

Marco's website was closed down a number of years ago.

Edit: As I remember Marco decided to close his website.

Here is a link to an archive website.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-02-2024, 10:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,425
Posted By Benson
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-02-2024, 10:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,425
Posted By Benson
Re: Oil Pump Shaft

Website will not post photos sorry
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-02-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,425
Posted By Benson
Re: Oil Pump Shaft

Berts has the A-6600 oil pump rebuild kit.

Bushings, gasket, gear and shaft with gear.

This shaft is turned down to 0.410 from .498 and has been manufactured this way for years that I know of....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-01-2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,425
Posted By Benson
Re: Oil Pump Shaft

Bill Kenz told me in the 1960s that the increased oil flow was needed to keep the Model B dipper tray full at higher RPM.

It is not about the main bearings.
It is more about keeping Model B rods...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-24-2024, 10:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 465
Posted By Benson
Re: valve clearence , B motor

Also the stock NOS Model B camshaft (un-reground cam) used a unique lifter (lifter is longer and heel is larger in diameter) which if used with the smaller diameter model A lifter will result in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-20-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,480
Posted By Benson
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-13-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 725
Posted By Benson
Re: Brain Freeze

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/

AKA H.A.M.B.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,777
Posted By Benson
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2024, 11:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
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