Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:10 AM
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Re: Pressure plate adjutant
Don't get too hung up on that dimension. Here's an easy way to do it- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBsiAZL_0Q0
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Ammeter showed a discharge
Interesting! A lot to unpack here, and I think possibly a solution.
First, with a 15 amp discharge, the motor will not always run any differently. If it was a hard short, then yes. So, a wire...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Distributor Question
Time both distributors the same. Preferably, at the same time. One stays installed, the other goes under the seat (or wherever).
Many people, including myself, carry a pre-timed distributor in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Ford Model A rail inspection car
Yes. There's a pivot in the center. You lower the rear and remove the drive chain from the trucks (leave them hanging on the car axles). Undo the pins and spin the whole car around 180 degrees. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,060
Re: Distributor wiring
The spring between the upper and lower plate is also the primary source of ground for the upper plate. The distributor body was (or is) coated with paint, and the upper plate fingers in the slot...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,562
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
If someone messes with your car and you deal with them the way you should and need help disposing of the remains, lots of us would help you.
I'm mildly autistic and somehow hard-wired where I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,068
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,123
Re: Help! Metal Valve Stems
The flat side is just regular file like you could use on metal. The top is rounded and raspy. I only use the flat side. They are super easy once you've done about 50 of them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 971
Re: Jazz Age '28 Sport Coupe on Hemmings Auction
Putting the fuel tank behind the rear bumper ensures that you lose your back hair and your mullet in a collision. So much better than losing your leg and chest hair and eyebrows in a collision in a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,123
Re: Help! Metal Valve Stems
The "How to install metal valve stems" video published this morning- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfJ1cjRKjVw&feature=youtu.be
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,130
Re: Batteries completely discharging
Do you have a pop-out (original type) ignition switch? If so, it is possible that the switch is shorting the hot to ground when off. Feel the coil after the car is off for several minutes. If the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2024, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 972
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2024, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 972
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,835
Re: Distributor Cap Advance Lever Slot
Excellent question, Jim!
I just measured an original cap. The slot is 1-1/32" wide.
Here is an original cap and a good quality repro next to each other. The original is on the right side of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,835
Re: Distributor Cap Advance Lever Slot
What about if you have one of the repro caps where the opening is not wide enough? The poor repro opening is only 3/4 the width of the factory cap opening.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 972
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,068
Re: getting into the Rumble Seat
There is no safe way (to my knowledge) of getting in or out of a rumble seat unless you stand on the seat. I ask (demand) riders remove shoes first.
This link- ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,835
Re: Distributor Cap Advance Lever Slot
That slot is indeed there to act as a stop at each end of travel of the upper plate. If there were no stops, it could be possible to over-rotate the upper plate and it could pop out of the slot in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 972
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2024, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,110
Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch
Bert's Model A Center is a very reputable vendor. Steve Becker is on these forums.
Which turn signal unit is the one I used in today's video?- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjQnlw5WGCU
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,123
Re: Help! Metal Valve Stems
I have a how-to video in production to show how. If you feel like driving to Calaveras County, I can do them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 9,027
Re: Aries Stainless Steel Muffler
Here is a video of Joe Davis himself talking about this subject- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMeM5WbKkOg
Here is a video comparing the Aries steel muffler to the other repro one-...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 912
Re: engine slows when advance timing
Other possibility is the distributor upper plate. Some of the repro plates position the points in a location so that when the points just open (to cause the coil to produce the spark), the rotor is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 912
Re: engine slows when advance timing
Never assume the #1 piston is at TDC when the timing pin finds the dimple on the timing gear. Pull the #1 cylinder spark plug and use a flashlight to look in and verify.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 840
Re: Condenser Capacity
That trick about having a spare condenser attached to the wire loom clip on the firewall with an alligator clip is genius! I'm going to make some up right now.
Since the condenser is one of the...
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