Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2022, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,080
Re: Black Friday
I have not ever seen any of the vendors I use do any Black Friday deals. However, sometimes they will do promos with their gift certificates. A couple years ago one vendor would add 10% onto your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2022, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,470
Re: Water Pump: packed or leakless
After purchasing our car, we fought with the original style pump for quite a while and could not get it to stop leaking. Changed to a leakless pump and have not regretted it...well, not yet at least....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2021, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,612
Re: Shipping Charges
Unfortunately it is going to get worse too. On Dec 26th, UPS (https://www.ups.com/ca/en/shipping/rates-update.page) will be increasing 5.4% and in January FedEx...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2021, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,386
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2021, 03:01 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,707
Horn repair and worn commutator
I have a horn that works intermittently and was wondering what things to check to determine whether a horn needs a full rebuild vs just a cleaning and lubrication? Any indicators that might suggest...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2021, 02:43 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 827
Phaeton/Roadster Rear Window
Was the rear window on phaetons and roadsters glass, or was it some type of acrylic?
The rear window on our phaeton is acrylic and has become hazed and checked. I have been debating on replacing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2021, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,553
Re: Club Gifts, Prizes and Awards
Thanks for the ideas, I really like the fire extinguisher idea, that would be something great to have!
That is a very good point, I did not think of that!
Can you expound on your tour...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2021, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,553
Club Gifts, Prizes and Awards
The end of the year is fast approaching and I am looking for ideas for gifts and prizes for our club's end of year celebration.
1. What kind of gifts or prizes does your club give to its members?...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-04-2021, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,149
Re: Help diagnosing engine knock
In addition to the above, I am still trying to figure out this other knocking sound. I think it is coming from the valve train. I pulled each rod away from the crank, one at a time, and rotated the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-04-2021, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,149
Re: Help diagnosing engine knock
I found part of the problem, the babbitt in rod #3 is cracked and missing. Rods #1 & #4 have a small piece gone as well, and one of the rod caps has a crack in the babbitt. The clearances in all of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2021, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,149
Re: Help diagnosing engine knock
I put the head back on, but did not notice any movement. I also could not measure any movement, but I could not find a feeler gauge smaller than .010. I did hear what I thought sounded like multiple...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2021, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,149
Re: Help diagnosing engine knock
Finally had a chance to work on the car again. I pulled the head and did not find any witness marks indicating that the pistons or valves were hitting the head. Cylinders 1,2, and 3 are quite oily...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2021, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,488
Re: Head puller For the model A
I just made one of these pullers last year. I did not have any junk spark plugs so I purchased these engine eye bolts (https://www.brattons.com/engine-eye-bolt.html) from Brattons. Remove the eye...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2021, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,414
Re: penrite lube
It is mentioned in these two threads that the Penrite is 00 grease. I picked up some 00 grease at Tractor Supply for $5 and am pleased so far. This could be a cheaper alternative to the Penrite.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2021, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
Re: door pin removal
The hinge pin removal tool Chris refers to will not work on the slant window cars without modification as the hinge pins are larger in diameter. The hole in the tool that the pin goes through must be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 834
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2021, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 4,474
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2020, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,149
Re: Help diagnosing engine knock
Thank you all for your responses, I apologize it has taken so long to reply, things have been quite busy and I have not had a chance to work on the car.
I believe the pistons are .060 as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2020, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,149
Help diagnosing engine knock
I realize it is difficult to diagnose through text, but I am hoping to get some ideas of things to check before digging deeper into it.
I recently purchased the car and the engine was supposedly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2020, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,280
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2020, 04:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,280
Bodywork and painting panels on or off the car?
I am wondering what body panels can be reworked off of the car and which should be done on the car. I know that front fenders should be repaired on the car, but what about the rear fenders?
When...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2020, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,178
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2020, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,733
Re: Corn Head Grease Too Fluid for Gun
I have the same problem, figured it was due to a cheap gun but have not tried a different one yet. It takes about 10 pumps of Corn Head grease to equal 1 pump of chassis grease and I have to keep...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2019, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,699
Re: Trunk to luggage rack bolt or straps.
Just straps here too, so far no problems. Even gone strapless a couple of times by accident, thankfully the trunk stayed put. Debated on using bolts too, but have to remove the trunk to access the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2019, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,536
Re: Brake Service Cross Shaft Reviews
After numerous unsuccessful attempts at doing it myself I decided to send it out. I went with Mike’s as they remove the levers, weld up the shaft and turn it back to size. At the time I wanted to use...
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