Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 498
New fuel shutoff valve, ball valve filter
I just received a new ball-valve type fuel shutoff with the hex shaped opening and pencil filter. The filter fits loosely in the inlet side of the valve. Its not even close to a interference fit....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-24-2022, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,436
Re: Points maintenance
I just got a new set of points from a reputable supplier and had the same problem. The point arm is such that about 33% of the point contact touched the adjustable point. They are unusable. Why...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-08-2022, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,672
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2022, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,345
Re: Windshield/ Gas cap
I had the same problem with a brand new cap from Clastique (NOT the upholstery people). I talked to someone at Bert's Model A parts in Denver and he said that caps from that company were too tall. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2022, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 772
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2022, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,267
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2022, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,267
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2022, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,267
Re: rumble seat backrest upper hooks
Yes, I have the lower extensions attached and screwed into nut inserts on the rumble lid and still the top hooks work their way out of their slots.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2022, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,267
rumble seat backrest upper hooks
I can't be the only person with this issue. The upper hooks on the rumble seat cushion backrest fit into two corresponding slots in the inner panel of the lid. When the lid it closed, the cushion is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2021, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,484
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2021, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,146
Re: Engine numbers don’t match
Run away from that car !! Its a $7500 car at best. Too much is questionable, most of all the title issue. If I was going to buy another Model A, I would look for a car that has been owned for a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2021, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 859
30/31 coupe dome light
I put a top wood kit in my coupe. Trying to figure out which way the dome light block goes in. Its a block with a tear drop hole cut in it to mount the dome light to. Does the big round end of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2021, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,380
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2021, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,380
28-29 interior upholstery panels
I thought I saw somewhere a set of uncovered interior panels for 29-29 roadster pickup. Now I can't find that on any of the vendors web sites. I want to cover the panels myself. It would be the six...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,553
Re: Considering buying a T
Like a lot of others, I thought I wanted a Model T to go along with my 2 Model A's. Worst mistake I ever made. I was at an auction and bought an original '24 Tudor, original interior, ran and drove...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2020, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,414
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2020, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,414
Getting key cut with original key code
Sorry if this is repetitive, I cannot get the search function to work properly. I lost the keys to my '30 coupe and would like to get a door key and rumble key made for my original handles using the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2018, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,265
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2018, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,461
Re: Rebuilt B engine has no power dilema
To use a timing light, I understand how to make a pointer and mark the pulley at TDC with the timing pin in the detent. But how do you determine how much advance you want without using a degree...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2018, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,461
Re: Rebuilt B engine has no power dilema
No power update. Thanks to everyone who chimed in on this situation, there were a lot of good ideas.
I checked/thought about most of the ideas offered. Unfortunately, I didn't find anything...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2018, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,461
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2018, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,461
Rebuilt B engine has no power dilema
Please bear with me here. I've been fooling with Model A's for 56 years, have repaired/"rebuilt"/patched/cobbled up many A engines, all ran good to excellent based on their condition. I decided to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2018, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,650
Fire extinguisher and mount for 30 Coupe
Looking for suggestions/ideas for a fire extinguisher to be carried in my 30 Coupe. I'm thinking about mounting it horizontally on the floor against the seat riser , right in front of the driver. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2018, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,011
Re: Zenith LEAKS after rebuild
I have the same problem. The carb body gasket gets wet. My question is, how much can the fuel line fitting be tightened before damage is done ?? Is it better to replace the brass ferrel (sp) or is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2018, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,617
Round speedometer adjustment/calibration ?
My round speedo reads about 15% slow. Indicated 30 is about 36mph. I tried a search on adjusting the speedo and it seems it can be done by moving a weigh or something but I couldn't find a procedure...
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