Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2023, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 583
Re: Trunk locks
My trunk is like yours and I also desired a key. During our excursions while on the MAFCA national tour this past summer, we would stop at antique stores. One such store had a bowl of skeleton keys...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2022, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,142
Re: Odd Shaped Hole in Radial Tube
You are not alone. I have a Coker radial tube off my A right now with the same blemish and pinhole leak. And not caused by the inside of the tire.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2021, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,106
Re: Zenith Sidebowl Parts
Snyder's had the side bowl kit a couple months ago when I called and ordered one. I also did not see it listed which is why I called and asked.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2021, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,259
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2021, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,259
Pressurized Radiator
I visited a club member this evening who is installing a new touring engine from AER and a 4 speed transmission. He also ordered a new aluminum radiator for the Model A with the recovery tank...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2020, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,318
Re: Model A Rear Main Cap Removal
Yesterday I pulled the pan to remove the rear cap on a club members car. I asked him for a 3/8 drive breaker bar which he did not have. Instead he gave me an old 3/8 drive ratchet and a one foot...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-13-2020, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,189
Re: Clutch in Noise
The back of the clutch finger can also bump the bottom of the inspection cover screw if it is too long or not installed with the lock washer.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2020, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,314
Re: Gilmore Museum, Mon. June 8 Members Only
John, a MARC member is not a Gilmore member. A MAFFI member is also not a Gilmore member. However, a MAFFI member can enter the Gilmore campus to see the Model A museum plus all the other marquee...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2020, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,543
Re: Catseye gas gauge
My Sport Coupe has one of these lenses. I had no issues with assembly using cork gaskets.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2019, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,860
Re: Radial Tires
The new American Classic Coker’s are the cat’s meow. They fit the wheel well just fine on my 31. Only 1500 miles so far. Day and night difference. I won’t go back to the bias Goodyear’s or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-05-2019, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,924
Re: Distributor question
If a wireless lower plate was used, such a hard starting condition an occur when the tab rubbing against the bottom plate developed an electrical wear path.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2019, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,943
Re: Tire rubbing
In addition to the long nut mentioned above, make sure the lock washer is behind the nut. Even a missing lock washer can cause the tires to rub the brake rods.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2019, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,967
Still no Tom
Been almost 2 months I think. Has anyone corresponded with Tom Wesenberg? Don’t remember his trips being this long with surfacing here on the board. Doesn’t seem right.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2019, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,515
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2018, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,213
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2017, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 18,575
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2017, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,327
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2017, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,420
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2016, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,811
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2016, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,590
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2016, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,101
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2016, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,817
Re: car leans can the springs be fixed?
I have the same left side lean on the tudor. A couple years ago I purchased an new front spring, lubed it and installed it. Then I disassembled the rear, smoothed the grooves, lubed, alternately...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2016, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 9,398
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2015, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,692
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2015, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,583
Re: License Plate Letters
The easiest method is spray 4 coats of the letter color over the entire plate then 2 coats of the background color. Then lightly sand over the letters with fine sand paper to bring out your color ...
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