Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2017, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,529
Re: Dwell Meter Kal-Equip T-111 manual
I have a couple of these Kal-Equip meters, two are Tachometers, and the other two are Dwell meters.
All are in good cosmetic condition, but only the Tachometers function.
Does anyone have these...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2017, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,447
Re: Coolant in the oil pan
I second / third / fourth to recommendations to drain the cooling system, flush, and refill with straight water, and run that way until you are DEAD CERTAIN the leak is fixed.
Antifreeze in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2017, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,402
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2017, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,997
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2017, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,057
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2017, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,695
Re: ultimate 600w replacement
EP (Extreme Pressure) lubricants should not be needed in a Model A.
They are essential for Hypoid rear-ends, which were developed later-on.
Model A just has spiral-bevel in the rear.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2017, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,575
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2017, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,269
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2017, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 996
Re: Jack town this weekend!
This is a GREAT show for old tractors, hit'n'miss engines, flea-mart (lots of old rusty man-stuff!).
1/2 hour South of I-80 below Stroudsburg, PA.
:cool:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2017, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,186
Re: Bars leak duration
Well, water will cause the ferrous parts to corrode after a while, and the resulting rough surfaces will abrade the babbitt, but ethylene glycol reacts chemically with the babbitt, causing it to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2017, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,186
Re: Bars leak duration
If you are running anti-freeze, suggest you dump it and switch to water / rust inhibitor / Bars Leak.
If antifreeze gets into the oil, it will destroy your babbitt !
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2017, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,007
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2017, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,554
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2017, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,350
Re: Sedan converted to pickup ?
The Grapes of Wrath...
Here's a thread discussing the sad end to the car from the film... beginning with a link to the auction flyer for the "sympathetically restored" Hudson Super-Six... I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2017, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,502
Re: Were Original Tires Easier to Remove?
The old cotton cord tires may have been softer... but then often the rubber hardens with age.
I heartily agree with #2 - it goes a lot faster if you're not worrying about protecting nice paint.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2017, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,837
Re: Shocks worth the money?
I drove my '28 coupe year-round first year with it, no shocks.
I didn't mind the bounce too much, but in wet weather, when the front springs got wet and loosened-up, she'd jump around like a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2017, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,503
Re: Ford primer
I believe it was called "Bonderite" and it was a reddish-brown.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2017, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,551
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2017, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,269
Re: Fan Belt Speed (pulley ratios)
If the belt is riding equally "lower" in the groove of both pulleys, then there should be no change in fan / pump speed. The effective diameters of both pulleys relative to each other is still the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2017, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,647
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2017, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,759
Re: This video IS model A related
I'll just say this - clean snow is one thing, corrosive road treatment is another.
I drove my A through one NE Pennsylvania winter. Never again. Car did fine; but the effects of PennDOT's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2017, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,292
Re: Brakes and Reaction Time
What Art said. :(
When I was in Driver's Ed (back in the last Century :p ), there was a "brake reaction time" tester in the classroom: There was an angled box on the floor, that had a gas pedal...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2017, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 15,104
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2017, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,555
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2017, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 13,423
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