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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-20-2018, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,359
Posted By Houdini
Re: Where to store your extra wheels

Rocket1, Like the idea of using an old wheel as a hose holder. Could even use it without cutting it. Thanks for the idea.


NoboD, you must have a lot of junk wheels to keep replacing them, when...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-19-2018, 10:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,359
Posted By Houdini
Where to store your extra wheels

Have an extra wheel or two and wondering where you might store them, yet make them functional in the meantime. How about a stool.


I decided to make a stool for my shop with the stamped steel...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-25-2018, 07:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,003
Posted By Houdini
Re: Rattle Can Straw

I was looking to paint my wheels the light yellow look that they call Tacoma Wheat in later years and earlier called Straw (I think), but it is a light yellow and not the off white that your picture...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-15-2018, 11:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,437
Posted By Houdini
Re: Paint code for "straw" wheels

If it helps, I ended up painting mine with Rustoleum Painter's choice 2X. I tried several colors trying to get as close to the Straw that is on the yellow side. We didn't find the almond to be what...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-24-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,608
Posted By Houdini
Re: Coolant loss

I had posted a similar problem I was having. I had used Prestone anitfreeze without any problem but then found my water pump needed replacement. After I replaced the water pump with a new one, I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-12-2017, 11:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,103
Posted By Houdini
Re: Gilmore Car Museum Location

I also didn't realize how many buildings are in this same area. I thought there were some other car museums in the general area, but this is like Disneyland for some of us. I see marked on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-04-2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,160
Posted By Houdini
Re: F1 steering or rebuild two tooth.

Melsmodel A above is Randy Gross. I bought one to replace my 2 tooth 31 Ford and it did go in without any problems. It fits without any modification. And used the same light and horn rod. I find...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,317
Posted By Houdini
Re: How to evaluate wheels at swap meet

I went to the swap meet as planned this weekend, but only saw one 19 inch wheel. It looked very nice, all cleaned up and sand blasted etc. No cracks that I could see. Some spokes were bent though. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-25-2017, 09:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,317
Posted By Houdini
Re: How to evaluate wheels at swap meet

Lots of great tips here. Thank you.
I actually have two bad wheels (in my opinion). Originally, out of the 5 wheels I had, 3 were bad. That left me with 2 reasonably good ones. A club member was...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-25-2017, 07:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,317
Posted By Houdini
Re: How to evaluate wheels at swap meet

Thanks for all the responses so quickly.
I agree, that I don't want more than 1/8 round-out, preferably less.
The jig that 2manycars has is just the ticket, but I don't have a way to make that. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-25-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,317
Posted By Houdini
How to evaluate wheels at swap meet

I need to find a good replacement 19 inch wheel and will be going to a local swap meet this coming weekend.

I can certainly look carefully at wheels to see if there are cracks and worn lug bolt...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-19-2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,698
Posted By Houdini
Re: Torque for bolts on valve cover?

I was about to ask a question on type of gasket for valve cover, when I found this new thread.

I see some vendors offer a choice of paper or cork gasket. Bratton only seems to offer paper. What...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-05-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,849
Posted By Houdini
Re: My F100 Steering Box from Randy Gross

I thought I would add a few comments to the above experience.
Randy provided instructions and a few suggestions that differed from Les Andrews book. Those were helpful and made installation...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-05-2017, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,849
Posted By Houdini
My F100 Steering Box from Randy Gross

I wanted to share my experience with my recent purchase of the F100 Steering box that I purchased from Randy Gross.

I've had the car for a little over two years and when I got it the steering was...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-02-2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,007
Posted By Houdini
Re: Zenith Carb leaking, what type of needle value to get

Thanks for all your help. I was able to visit one of our club members who had an extra float valve and gaskets. I didn't see anything in the old float valve, but that was likely the problem, it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-02-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,007
Posted By Houdini
Re: Zenith Carb leaking, what type of needle value to get

I do appreciate the wonderful experience and advice that you members of the Barn offer to us "newbies". I figure it's best to first seek your advice before blundering into something. Thanks for...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-01-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,007
Posted By Houdini
Zenith Carb leaking, what type of needle value to get

I have a Zenith carb in my 31 Slant Windshield A.

It had been working fine. I opened up my sediment bowl to install a new gasket the other day. I have a shutoff just past my sediment bowl. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-02-2017, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,480
Posted By Houdini
Re: Suggestions on soldering SS water pipe fitting

Thanks for letting me know that it would be hard to solder SS. I think my best bet is to just get a new pipe. Thanks again for your suggestions and advice.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-02-2017, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,480
Posted By Houdini
Suggestions on soldering SS water pipe fitting

Seems like I fix one thing and then another problem pops up. I thought my petcock on my Stainless Steel water pipe was leaking, but it turns out that the threaded fitting that appears to be welded...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-02-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,523
Posted By Houdini
Re: Help on how to adjust throttle linkage

I moved the steering column back when I saw that it effected the timing advance. And I was also able to bend the throttle linkage back and now it rests comfortably on the set idle position with some...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-02-2017, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,523
Posted By Houdini
Re: Help on how to adjust throttle linkage

Thanks to all of you for the replies. The pictures sure help too. I was afraid to bend the arm thinking it was cast and would break, but will give that a try. All I need to do from what I've seen...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-01-2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,523
Posted By Houdini
Re: Help on how to adjust throttle linkage

Which arm should I bend back. Is it the arm on the side of the engine that is on the carburetor side. I looked at that, and the metal looks like it might be cast, so I was afraid to bend it.
The...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-01-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,523
Posted By Houdini
Help on how to adjust throttle linkage

From my other recent thread, I was able to install my one piece crank pulley. I jacked up the front of the engine to gain access. With that said, I have a new problem that I think was caused from...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-30-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,572
Posted By Houdini
Re: Request Recommendation on 2 Piece Crank pulley

Aeromotor,
I remember reading your comment and did rotate the engine one full turn to make sure it cleared. Thanks for the warning and alerting all of us. Also did a preliminary check of my new 2...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-29-2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,572
Posted By Houdini
Re: Request Recommendation on 2 Piece Crank pulley

I want to thank all of you for the tips and advice. I removed the u-bolts holding the front spring and that did the trick. I jacked it back up to where I had it before and without the u-bolts and...
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