Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2022, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,841
Re: Amp gauge HELP!
So there is a fuse mounted on top of the starter. Should that have blown before the amp gauge?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2022, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,841
Re: Amp gauge HELP!
Thanks for all of the great info. How do you guys feel about the amp gauge actually smoking? Makes me believe a pretty big short. I ordered a new amp gauge, cut-out, new wiring from cut-out to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2022, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,841
Amp gauge HELP!
So I get the Model A running but the Amp gauge is not showing discharge when I crank it over nor is it showing charge at all no matter rpm. New 6 volt battery reads 6.23 volts out of car. When car is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2022, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,286
Re: Battery Shortage (not Shorted)
I agree with you 100%. The reason I wanted the Optima was it is a sealed, maintenance free, non-spillable battery. I don't have to worry about fumes and explosions while charging or checking cell...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2022, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,286
Re: Battery Shortage (not Shorted)
Looks like Speedway Motors is a winner. The website took my order and said it would be delivered by 7/1. $31.63 shipping + $27.85 for the privilege of living in California and $239.99 for the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2022, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,286
Re: Battery Shortage (not Shorted)
The local AAP says there are none in California and it can not be ordered due to haz mat laws not allowing batteries to come across California border. I hate living here. Thanks for your suggestion...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2022, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,286
Battery Shortage (not Shorted)
Does any one know of a 6 volt Model A battery that is sealed (no fill plugs) besides the Optima? Apparently there is no stock of Optima's anywhere and no parts house can order them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2022, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 657
Fuel Sediment bowl
I have a 1930 4door with the cast iron sediment bowl. What is the spring for on the drain valve? My car did not have one but I have seen some pictures of cars with and some without. A spring came...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2022, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,822
Re: Model A Water Pump Availability
Thank you to everyone for your advice. Due to the non-availability of waterpumps I went ahead and bought a rebuild kit and a can of engine paint from Snyders. I must admit that it was fairly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2022, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,822
Model A Water Pump Availability
I need to replace the water pump on my 1930. I have tried Mikes, Snyders, All Ford Parts, CW Moss. All of them say National back order. Mikes told me could be 6 to 8 months. I contacted a member at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2022, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,362
Re: Model A water pump questions
Thank you to those that responded. Due to the fact that the zirks are in the wrong positions so I dont know if the wrong grease was used on the rear fitting and the pump shaft is pretty rough...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2022, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,362
Model A water pump questions
I have just acquired a 1930 Model A 4 door Briggs. The car was restored 15 years ago but has not been run in the last 10 years. My question is that the water pump has a polished stainless clip on...
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Forum: Early V8
04-12-2012, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,004
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Forum: Early V8
04-12-2012, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,658
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Forum: Early V8
04-12-2012, 04:13 PM
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