Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2017, 04:38 PM
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door with window crank in center
Anyone know what model A would have had the door handle in the center of the door? Seen a lot of cars over the years and they are always up towards the front of the door. Never seen one directly...
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Forum: Model-A
07-06-2014, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Model-A
06-26-2014, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 966
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2013, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,021
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-27-2013, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,182
Re: Engine stalling around corners?
had a similar issue with my car. Stalled every time I slowed down to turn a corner. Then was hard to restart. Turned out to be an aftermarket jet that was flowing way to much fuel. Compared the...
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Forum: Model-A
06-26-2013, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,518
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2013, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,658
Re: is this radiator original?
Putting an origional rad back into my A is the best upgrade I have made. Solved all my cooling problems. Of course I was lucky enough to find one that needed only a minor tube leak soldered up;)...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2013, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Check your jets on rebuilt carbs
experienced the exact same problem a couple weeks ago. Car didn't idle well and was prone to stalling on a decel. removed the new idle jet I put in last year and compared to the old one I took out...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2012, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Dist drive noise
the dist, cam drive, and oil pump were all rebuilt. As I recall they all fit together pretty nice. Not overly stiff. The spring and plunger on the timing cover are both new as well. For clarity...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2012, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,214
Re: Dist drive noise
Actually I only hear it when I am standing next to the engine with the hood open. Dont really notice so much when driving the car.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2012, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,214
Re: Dist drive noise
Don't know the exact numbers. I asked Hart Machine to check the clearance and bush the cam bearings if needed. There feedback was that it was in spec. They did the block prep and reground the cam. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2012, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,214
Re: Dist drive noise
No, can it get stuck? It is a new spring and plunger. Any way to check it without pulling the timing cover?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2012, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,214
Dist drive noise
Have an engine noise I am trying to track down. Light tapping noise at idle which seems the loudest in the chain case when I listen with a stethoscope. Thought it was valve noise so I relashed with...
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Forum: Model-A
07-24-2012, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2012, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: generator paint
thanks for the feedback. When I bought my car the carb, starter, gen, dist, were all painted the same dull black. Didn't think that was right, but wasn't sure where to go with it. That powerhouse...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2012, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 7
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generator paint
Just curious what everyone is using to paint their generators? Getting ready to restore mine. Would like it to look as correct as possible. Have some plastikote left from restoring my carburator...
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Forum: Model-A
07-10-2012, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Model-A
07-10-2012, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,296
Plastic six bladed fan
Have a nice used plastic six bladed fan with steel hub. $40 plus shipping.
Would consider trade or partial trade for other A parts. Currently I am looking for a generator and Zenith carb to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2012, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,833
Re: High compression head
I got a Snyder 5.5 head about a week ago. You need to call and get on the list. When they get them they ship in the order of folks on their list.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2012, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,877
Re: Flywheel
Hart's Machine Service in Cecil Ohio. They did all the work for the new engine I am building including lightening my flywheel. Awsome work.
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Forum: Model-A
06-26-2012, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,588
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Forum: Model-A
06-24-2012, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 978
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2012, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,817
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2012, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,817
Re: 1929 Repro vs. Original Radiator Shell
very nice. Can you add a pic of the crank hole on the oringional? I realize now that it's supposed to be oval vs. round (28) but I would love to see an actual picture of the hole. Thanks, Chris
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2012, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,456
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