Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 10:13 PM
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Re: Tillotson carb
When Zenith stopped making A/B Zenith carbs, Ford started suppling Tillotson and Marvel carbs as replacements, even assigning Ford part numbers to them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 583
Re: Removing stuck distributor and lower shaft
Don't paint the lower part of the distributor, that goes in the head. Use sandpaper or steel wool to clean and make it shiny. Also clean the distributor hole in the head. This how the points get to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 699
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 383
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 240
Re: Cowl lights
The cowl cross brace has a hole in that the cowl lamp nut goes thru. Buy the wood blocks the vendors sell and you can center the hole. They also sell a centering tool.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,116
Re: Engine Number
When I had my '31 Roadster P/U inspected my CHP at DVM's request to confirm the 31 yom plates were to be installed on my 31 RPU. The CHP guy looked at the engine number (that matched the title) and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 921
Re: What head is this?
The only time you know the compressor is running is by looking at the ammeter.
Ken Davis's kit is THE best, custom made to fit Model A's.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,116
Re: Engine Number
Best to have rebuilder stamp the new block with the number on your title.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 921
Re: What head is this?
I've had an A/C in my slant Town sedan since 2010. Works great, and the car is cool in the CA summer heat.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 519
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 519
Re: Front Seat 1931 Sant Windshield Info Request
Can these holes be used for the seat adjustment slides? Years ago, when I did mine, my seat adjuster slides where never removed from the bottom of the seat tub. Good luck maybe someone else will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,260
Re: Service Brake Cross Shaft
I have these nylon bushing on both my Model A's. The first se was installed over 20 years ago and still works great. The other set was installed about 5 years ago, like first ca,r it is also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,159
Re: Peep mirrors
I have a Slant Town Sedan, I wanted a mirror on the right side of the car. I bought a Peep Mirror and have to mount it on top of the door. Couldn't get it close enough to see the side of the car. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 682
Re: Separator
nkaminar, San Francisco is a long way from Western Noth Carolina. But maybe that's another story?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,017
Re: Universal Tires
Isn't that the idea of rotating tires - so they wear equally. I have always bought a set of 4 tires.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,017
Re: Universal Tires
I got 7,800 miles on my Universals on my 31 slant Town Sedan. The Goodyears lasted 14,500 before they were replaced last year. I now have European Classic so I'll see how long they last.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,731
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2024, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 886
Re: 6V to 12V converter
Hi Dick, the solenoid used on that O/D will work just fine on 6V. Even though it was designed to be used in 12V cars.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 25
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Re: fuel shelf life in tank
I've given up on the tank or firewall valves. Both my cars have ball valves in the line up close by the sediment bowl. Have not had a problem in15 years.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2024, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: JC Whitney 1970 era horn info
try using a multimeter set to resistance. one probe on the end metal tab on the horn rod and the other probe on ground. you should have an open, no reading on the meter. Pressing the horn button...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2024, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,003
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2024, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 474
Re: Marvel carb
idle speed is kind of a personal preference. On my Marvel I adjust the motor idle speed when the car is fully warmed up, spark advance at about 8-9 o'clock. I then adjust the idle mixture screw. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2024, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,309
Re: Taxi Cab??
Look at the transition between the cowl and the door hinge part of the two bodies.
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