Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2024, 08:29 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2023, 10:07 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2023, 10:05 AM
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Re: Luggage Trunk Bracket
That's an interesting solution. Never thought of that. Nice to know I'm not the only one who ran into this issue. Thanks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2023, 01:22 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2023, 12:01 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2023, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 9
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Luggage Trunk Bracket
Just a quick question for you all who have rear mounted trunks (with no spare tire) on your Town Sedans. I have a 1930 Town Sedan with two side mounts.
The car had a metal trunk in the rear. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2023, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Zenith Carb: New vs. Rebuilt
I purchased a new Zenith Carb. about a year ago thinking I'd avoid potential problems with a rebuilt. I had purchased a new Zenith about 15 years ago and it was great, and I'm still using it today....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2023, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,177
Re: Squeaky Clutch
OK...problem solved, at least temporarily. I found that when I removed the access plate into the bell housing I could see the pressure plate finger pivot points, and hear the squeek quite well. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2023, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Squeaky Clutch
The stoplight switch could make noise when the brake pedal is applied. In this case the noise is only present when the clutch pedal is depressed or released. I have checked out this noise with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2023, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,177
Re: Squeaky Clutch
I'll check out that grease fitting, although I'm still suspecting something with the pressure plate, the springs, and/or the finger pivots. You can slowly depress and release the clutch pedal and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2023, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,177
Re: Squeaky Clutch
The metal plate has plenty of clearance around the pedal, as a matter of fact, there's so much that the previous owner of this car installed a piece of carpeting under the plate to cover the space. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2023, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,177
Re: Squeaky Clutch
Can the finger height be checked with the pressure plate still in the car? The clutch was replaced when the Burtz engine was installed, so I'd assume all of that was checked, although I could be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2023, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 13
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Squeaky Clutch
Working through some "bugs" in my Town Sedan with the new Burtz engine. When the ignition is OFF, and I depress the clutch pedal, there is a very loud squeak or groan that seems to be coming from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2023, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,072
Re: The Bounce
What's involved to check for this bearing? What do you need to do or dismantle to see if it's missing? Wouldn't you hear some noise from the shaft flopping around inside the torque tube? Thanks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,072
Re: The Bounce
Thanks for the input Bill, but if you read my explanation thoroughly you'll see that I replaced all four wheels with known good wheels from my 30 Coupe and still had the problem.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,072
Re: The Bounce
Thanks for all of the useful (and back yard mechanic oriented) suggestions of things to check. Don't know if they are accurate, but the wheels presently have lead balancing weights on the wheels...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,072
Re: The Bounce
Thanks for checking back with this post. So far...no luck. As I mentioned early in this post I changed out all 4 wheels (at the same time) from my Coupe and got the same results, and that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2023, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Speedo Cable color
I have a very nice looking car, but by no means a car adhering to strict stock Model A standards. I'm going to paint the cable with satin black rattle can paint, let it cure for a few days, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2023, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Speedo Cable color
Is the outer cable casing considered part of the "housing"? If so, then it would be a Raven finish?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2023, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 8
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Speedo Cable color
Just a quick question. Most of the replacement speedometer cables I see are some kind of unfinished metal. What is the correct color for the cable? I seem to recall reading somewhere that it was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2023, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 47
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Re: Reports on Burtz new engines
Just wanted to chime in. I had a Burtz engine installed in my 30 Town Sedan a few months ago. I also had the touring cam, lighter flywheel, and the high compression head installed. The engine has...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2023, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,072
Re: The Bounce
Yes....that's true. I guess first I need to check all of them, only checked the front two. They seemed pretty stiff, or at least what I would have considered stiff. I'm going to have someone rock...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2023, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,072
Re: The Bounce
I did check the two front shocks (easier to access), and they both felt good to me. Little resistance on the up stroke, and very definite strong resistance on the down stroke. Shock linkages all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2023, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,072
Re: The Bounce
I subbed all of the wheels simultaniously with known good wheels from my 30 Coupe. Still the same bounce.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2023, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,072
Re: The Bounce
No Float a Motor Mounts. Radius rods to bell housing are tight and secure. Rear radius rods also tight.
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