Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2024, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,166
Re: Foam in Anti-freeze
I had a similar experience years ago and switched to Sierra and no foam. Sierra is no longer available at the parts stores in our area. The last I needed I had to order through Amazon. If I am on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2023, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,605
Re: Burtz high compressinon head 6.5:1
Does anybody know the torque specs on the Burtz head? I would think same as the snyder or original heads?
UPDATE: I found in the Burtz Builder Guide torque is started from the back of the motor...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2023, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,605
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2023, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 874
Bad Inner Tubes/Ruined Tires or Tubeless
A friend of mine recently drove to the Florida Keys from Idaho in one of his Model A’s. While coming home in Arkansas he experienced failure of inner tubes that he had purchased through Coker when he...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2023, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 645
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2023, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 645
Removing Spare with Luggage Rack
I bought a 30 roadster with a rear mounted spare and a luggage rack and trunk.
Attempted to remove the spare from the mount and there is not enough room to pull the tire out of the space without...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-27-2023, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,112
Re: Starting a Road Trip to Alaska
Did a 29 day road trip on a Goldwing MC about 8 years ago from Idaho to Anchorage and back. Rented a motorhome in Alaska for a week and toured a bit when the wife flew up. Would love to do that trip...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2023, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,697
Re: No Lights or Horn
I believe the left post on the terminal box is the driver side of the box. Is that correct ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2023, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,697
Re: No Lights or Horn
Truck starts and runs great. I grounded the battery at the frame by the battery and an additional cable to the top of the transmission and scraped off all paint under the cable at each location....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2023, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,697
Re: No Lights or Horn
I will check to see if there is a nylon washer at the alternator. I had not thought of this possibility. Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2023, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,697
No Lights or Horn
1930 CCPU I have no lights or horn. The truck does start and run. Two days ago I installed an older brand new wire harness from Snyders that I have had for several years and the headlight wires and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2023, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,777
Re: Preferred parts vendors
I choose a vendor based on 1. Quality of service 2. Fast turnaround of filling the order, 3. Least amount of delivery time to Idaho 4. Price. Initially I used vendors near the east coast and it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2023, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,728
Re: Burtz Engine
Thanks for the heads up. I recently met Leonard in So Cal and he is building two motors for me and my friend soon. It would save me some Cal tax money.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2023, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,728
Re: Burtz Engine
I buy a lot of parts from Steve at Berts Model A Store and I asked him if he would be available to build a motor for me using the Burtz motor, etc. He said yes at a later date. I know they build...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2023, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 859
1930 CCPU Door Hinges How to Install
Starting to put together a basket case 30 CCPU. As I look at the door edge I am trying to understand how to attach the hinges. I see three holes instead of something to thread the screws into. I was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2023, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,801
Re: Radiator Cap Won't fit into the grill shell
Measure the height of the neck. I had a repo radiator on a car that the neck was not as tall as other radiators. I found a taller neck on an older radiator that the cap would fit on. I heated the old...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2023, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,643
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2023, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,102
Re: MAC's & Cartouche
Ecklers, Mac’s were difficult to work with when you had something that was not correct that they sent. 6-8 weeks to get refunds. Personally I am glad to see them gone. I have had much better...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2023, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 6,805
Re: Greasing the u-joint
If someone has installed a Mitchell overdrive the original torque tube is removed and new tubes installed. The speedo turtle on the old torque tube is gone as the speedo cable connects at the OD...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2023, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,142
Re: Mitchell Overdrive
On most GL5 oil bottles it states not to be used in manual transmissions. I think because the GL5 formula is corrosive to the synchros. Is this only the older transmissions? Any thoughts ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2023, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 825
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2023, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 825
1930 pickup rear fender wood spacer?
Getting ready to install rear fenders on a 30 closed cab pickup. The metal spacers are on the bed but I seem to recall there was a wood block about 3/4” thick 6” long and about 2 “ tall between the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2023, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 695
30 CCPU Bed Mounting and webbing
Putting together a ccpu that came to me unassembled. I am getting ready to mount the cab and the bed. I have a couple of questions.
I have seen discussions that the webbing is run the entire...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2023, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 12,453
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2022, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,994
Re: Fender rubbers
They kind of look like the rubber washers that come with modern shock absorbers? In San Dimas California there is a old ford parts store. They have some NOS and a bunch of used stuff. Early Ford...
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