Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-16-2021, 07:50 PM
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Re: Exhaust pipe clamp
Vic, take a look at this thread and see the post down the page from Al in NY where he shows a photo of a homemade hanger that he made. I did the same. It works well.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2018, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 2
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Acceptable Runout Driveshaft?
I'm trying to isolate a noise that appears to be coming from my torque tube. I used a stethoscope and found the noise seems to be louder near the driveshaft bearing area of the torque tube. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-16-2017, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,788
Re: Mitchell Syncro Tranmission.
The original and Mitchell Snychro Transmissions are both subject to new defective roller bearings.
Please see the conclusion at the end of this post:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-15-2017, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,949
Re: T-5 transmission kit- who's making them?
The owner of Auto Restorations unfortunately developed Alzheimer's Disease, and they are out of business.
Also, if you go the T-5 route, consider reading the following thread I posted a while back...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2017, 11:02 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2017, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,554
Re: noisy Mitchell transmission.
Hi, I'm getting back to everyone on the noise issue with my Mitchell transmission.
I removed and dis-mantled the Mitchell transmission and discovered defective roller bearings. The same type of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2017, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,744
Re: I'm Baffled by this!
Hi, Getting back to everyone on the noise issue and this "baffle". First of all, it is not a baffle or slinger like used in the original transmission. This is used in a Mitchell transmission only...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2017, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,744
Re: I'm Baffled by this!
Sorry for any confusion I may have created. I am attempting to troubleshoot a noise problem in 2nd gear on my Mitchell Synchronized Transmission. I also posted a follow-up to GASSERBOB asking him...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2017, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,744
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2017, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,744
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2017, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,554
Re: noisy Mitchell transmission.
GASSERBOB, any update? I too have a Mitchell Synchromesh. I installed it last year and it was noisy right away, especially in 2nd gear. I called and spoke to a gentleman that suggested that I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2017, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,189
Re: Zenith 13922 or 14991 ?
Bringing this back to life. Did anyone ever come to a conclusion as to which of these carburetors is better? One is small and was intended by Zenith to be used specifically for the Model A. The other...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2017, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 22,825
Re: Camshaft timing gear rattling noise
Here's an update I received from Dan on December 11, 2016:
"Hi Phil- the cam gear cam today. In checking the teeth, the contact pattern is what is referred to as "cross bearing". This means the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2016, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 22,825
Re: Camshaft timing gear rattling noise
Apparently the verdict is in even though the Judge (Dan) has not seen the evidence yet. However given this new information (new to me anyway), I will no longer tighten the timing gear to the mythical...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2016, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,739
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2016, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,739
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2016, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 22,825
Re: Camshaft timing gear rattling noise
Sorry Dan, forgot to answer your two questions:
"why on earth are you tightening the cam gear nut to 100 ft-lbs??? 30-40 is plenty IMO."
I used two books when rebuilding my engine:
The Model A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2016, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 22,825
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2016, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 22,825
Re: Camshaft timing gear rattling noise
I finally got around to swapping out the aluminum gear for a laminated one. There is no noise now. See the video below. I have driven it about 200 miles.
So far, so good.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-02-2016, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 22,825
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-02-2016, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 22,825
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-02-2016, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 22,825
Re: Camshaft timing gear rattling noise
The backlash varies (loose/tight) at several points around the gear. Also, the points don't appear to be 180 degrees apart from on another. I'm having a hard time understanding how one would get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2016, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 22,825
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2016, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 22,825
Update: Camshaft timing gear rattling noise
I drove the car to and from Hershey a few weeks ago, no problems. But I couldn't leave well enough alone, it was bothering me that I should have to have the adjustable thrust plunger, so I pursued it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2016, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,906
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