Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,123
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
This is great! Thanks for the added detail; I missed the vacuum port since I didn't see a line coming off of it. Thanks for all of your help!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,123
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
If this is as you say it is, then what does one look like if the vehicle had vacuum wipers? Did they have a vacuum port somewhere else?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,123
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
I tried finding pictures of a RHD intake manifold on Google but I couldn't find anything. Do we think that's what this might be?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,123
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
Here's a picture of the exhaust manifold for those interested. My engine's VIN indicates that it was made in Feb. '31. But I believe that you are right about it being a late '31 exhaust manifold. But...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,123
"Special" Intake Manifold?
I recently had a member of my club take a look at my car and he noticed that I had a non-standard intake manifold on my engine. Even though he's been around Model As for 60 years he wasn't familiar...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,820
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,820
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,138
Re: A newbie needs help!
It's a pleasure to hear that you want to keep your car in good shape for your kids, rashmore. Mine's a 4th generation car but it wasn't kept up like it should have, which was disappointing to me the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,820
Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
Made some progress yesterday. One thought was to drill the side of the nut and try to twist it or break it off. Then I realized that the shoulder at the end of the nut would be impossible to get to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 656
Re: Time for a new battery???
The corrosion in the first picture doesn't look normal in my opinion. I see the label peeled back but I'm not sure what it's revealing. It may be nothing, but the swelling in the second picture is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,820
Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
Bruce, you are correct. All the lug nuts are off except for this one. I believe that I need to invest in a good carbide burr set and a pneumatic die grinder and go from there. If not i'll take the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,820
Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
I've actually tried using a carbide burr but every cutting implement I use becomes dull so quickly, even when I use cutting oil. I think I can try taking the rim off and drilling it using Synchro's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,820
Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
I should clarify that the wheel is still on the car. As Gene observed the yellow is the rim. And I do have a 10 gal air compressor
I did try putting the car's weight on the wheel but no luck...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,820
Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
I am planning on getting new drums for sure. But I think I'm past the point of breaking the nut in half with a chisel. The middle that you see is what remains of the stud and not the lug nut
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,820
Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
On the driver's side rear wheel, one of the studs is spinning on the drum, and I couldn't get the lug nut off. Dad and I were team tagging on trying different methods of getting it out. Cutting it,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2024, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 453
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 453
Clamp-on O2 Sensor
I was curious if anyone has any experience with using a clamp-on 02 sensor to tune their A? I have a vacuum gauge that I've used but I can't use it while I'm driving. I also don't want to mess up my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,054
Re: Model A and T Upholsterers
I would be interested, too. I'd like to change the seat springs on my A to new ones and would need the seat fabric changed over. If it turns out to be in his favor let me know who he is and I could...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,762
Re: Electric Model A's
That truck looks really nice. Honestly I'm not a huge fan of the aftermarket interior but it's pretty clean.
It's unfortunate that you can't use the truck bed for holding anything now but I guess...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,439
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion
I would also consider the amount of extra weight you might carry with you. What might be okay with just yourself is a lot different than 400 lbs of extra passengers and gear. Especially if your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,620
Re: Peep mirrors
I also have the one with the ball socket joint, but my mirror vibrates so much I can't see anything out of it
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Re: Wire wheel balancing
Honestly I'm also looking to get my wire wheels straightened. There's a couple that are noticably out of round and I actually got stopped by a guy once that said that my wheel was falling off :eek:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,385
Re: White wall tires
My car's blue on black, so I think that whitwall tires make it look less depressing and less basic, with it being a standard coupe. I guess it just makes it pop a little more. Really it's all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 790
Re: What kind of contraption is this?
I agree that it was probably for a heater based on the history of the car. Though the sound of a hot coffee on the road does sound like a tempting take at an alternate history :D
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 790
What kind of contraption is this?
Found this odd looking water neck sifting through some parts in the garage. Looks like it was drilled and welded together many years ago. What do you think it did?
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