Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 862
Re: Flow testing a carb
I would suggest you get a copy of Steve Pargetar's "Restoring the Zenith Carburetor." He has a few paragraphs on how to build the tester out of PVC pipe. Basically you are making a precise 36 in....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2024, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,401
Re: Model A Runs rich after Carb rebuild
Any new jets purchased for a Zenith carburetor rebuild must be flow tested. If you don't, you will be wasting your time on the rebuild. Most jets are oversized. If you want to have a light grey tail...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2024, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 749
Re: pinion gear double cup bearing issue
Last summer I went thru the process of rebuilding the rear end because of a ring gear failure. Please see Tom Endy's rebuild paper. It is absolutely essential that you use it. In your case, I think...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2024, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,939
Re: fuel shelf life in tank
I rebuild Zenith Carburetors using flow tested jets. I have found that after 2 years of ethanol use and storage by some of my fellow club members that the jets have reduced capacities of up to 5%....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2024, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,816
Re: Backfire
I had a hard starting problem just last month. The spark was weak or intermittent. Occasionally it would back fire. I purchased a new coil, the "flame thrower" by Petronix. The spark seemed better...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2024, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 822
Marvel Schebler Carburetor
Does anyone have the flow data for the jets in the Marvel Schebler Carburetor using the flow tester made for the Zenith Carburetors? Thank you, Ed
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2024, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,248
Re: engine splash pans help needed
Larry, I would recommend that you mark the location for the cutout that is for the exhaust pipe to fit your car. I have installed two sets of pans and both purchased sets of pans that had cutouts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2024, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,198
Re: striping
I would recommend the three part tape. Also use the proper paint (One Shot). It cleans off easily for a second try. Your only complaint with the tape is that the finished job looks too perfect! It is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2023, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,668
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2023, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 993
Re: Failed 6v Coil
I bought this coil on Amazon, they had a special for (3) at $29.95! I guess they saw me coming and cleared their inventory. Ed
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2023, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 993
Failed 6v Coil
Last year I purchased a Standard Coil and it just failed. The coil is open when it gets warmed up. I have found the on a cold start it will work but after a few minutes with 6V applied there is no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2023, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 745
Re: Rear axle and diff
You might grap the end of the axle and see if there is any in and out play. This would mean that you don't have any preload. If the axle cannot be moved, it means the bearing on the axle shaft is up...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2023, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,229
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2023, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,229
Changing the Ignition Coil
I should have paid attention to the connections on the coil before I took it off the car. The old and new coils do not have the spot welded bracket.
The coil is screwed tightly to the bracket. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2023, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,067
Re: Rear axle shafts
Last summer I rebuilt the rear axle on my cabriolet due to a chipped ring gear. I worked on it a few hours each day and it took me 2 months! Joe K has made an excellent reference to Tom Endy's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2023, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,430
Re: Stalling at Stop Signs
Thank you for your comments, answering your replys:
Gary - yes, the Idle Jet does not normally get a gasket but if you want to extend the Idle Jet down into the Secondary Well, adding a gasket or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2023, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,430
Stalling at Stop Signs
As I rebuild a carburetors, I occasionally create a "staller"! What is happening is the car starts to run lean when you take your foot off the gas and step on the brake. It is a nuisance because you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2023, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 668
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2023, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 540
Universal Joint Installation
As part of my project rebuilding the rear axle I am putting the universal joint back together. When I picked up the inner cap A-4513 I noticed that it has two 3/8 in. holes in it. The parts book does...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2023, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,089
Re: One good reason for turn signals
I had just finished a 26 year period of finding parts and restoring my 1932 Five Window Coupe painted in Washington Blue and took it out for a short ride to show a friend. I had traveled about 5...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2023, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 567
31 rear axle rebuild
I am mounting the torque tube to the banjo. I will use a gasket at this point. There is a cutout in the gasket that is supposed to be at the bottom. Actually, because of the hole spacing, this cutout...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2023, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 600
Re: Rear Axle Rebuild
You raise a good point on where I am measuring this backlash! I picked a sharp line on the outer circumference of the large jam nut for the pinion gear. This is about 1.18 in. from the center of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2023, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 600
Rear Axle Rebuild
Today I assembled my rear axle rebuild with no gasket sealer using the following gaskets: Passenger Side - (1) 0.006, (1) 0.005. The drivers side - (1) 0.006, 0.005 and (1) 0.003. These are the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2023, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,030
Re: 31 Rear Axle Rebuild, Forward Pinion Bearing
Hello Tom, it was your advice that made me leave the spring contained by the rear spring shackles. Now when I have to mess with the spreader, I just stay away from all areas below the spring. Thanks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2023, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,030
31 Rear Axle Rebuild, Forward Pinion Bearing
Today I pressed in the double race and inserted the drive shaft with the pinion gear and bearing into the banjo. I am having trouble installing the new forward pinion bearing. This is the bearing...
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