Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2016, 02:53 PM
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Re: howells sheet metal
I bought a trunk lid skin from them. Howells, For a 1931 Model a Coupe. Dont know to this day what it is supposed to fit.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2016, 03:53 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2016, 03:53 PM
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Re: Origial paint cars
In my AVATAR you will see my '31 Coupe with original paint, except for fenders and hood.
Many complements on patina. It will stay that way forever.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2016, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2016, 09:33 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2016, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 8
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Carb adjustment
Question for the experts/ My timing is dead on. Starts perfect. As soon as it starts I bring the advance all the way down. Idle goes up quite a bit.
Should I set idle after advancing? If so....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2016, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,673
Re: What is NOT going on?
One more question. I installed a new coil. The old one had only one mark on it, MADE IN USA. The new one has + - post. Which way should it he installed? Wire from starter to + or-?
Just went out and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2016, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,673
Re: What is NOT going on?
Thanks to all that replied. Started checking from Batt. all through the system. Found wire to ign. switch loose. POP out cable worn . Made a new popout cable, fire right up. Ran around 15 min. then...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2016, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,673
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2016, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,673
Re: What is NOT going on?
OK Installed old condenser. Fired right up. Ran for around 5 min. then died. Ran long enough to set carburetor. Ran real smooth.
Pulled high tension wire and did check again. Blue spark but not all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2016, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,673
What is NOT going on?
OK gentlemen
Ist all back together. Wont start. Turns over very well. Timing is dead on. New points, condenser, and coil. Holding high tension wire 1/4" from head bolt I get three or four real blue...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2016, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,387
Re: A new member
I cleaned my tank in the car with "WHITE VINEGAR". almost down to the shinny metal.
Welcome to the site
Stan
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2016, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,168
Re: Grant piston rings
Thanks alot Bill
I just went out and tried it the way you stated and worked very well. The upper and lower rings are about 100 degrees from the butted ends and around 3 1/2" apart.
Ill settle for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2016, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,168
Grant piston rings
Any one out there have a secret on how to keep the "THIRD'' ring in place.
Grant says that "TWO"' colors should show and "NOT"' over lap.
I get it set like that, then when I install the upper...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2016, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,294
Re: Pistons
Thanks for the reply. This is what the machine shop is doing now. I know #4 is a little larger after hone. Will know more this afternoon.
EGGS are making the pistons
Stan
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2016, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,294
Re: Pistons
Thanks for all the feedback on my "TOY"
I have found a new set of .120 over pistons and rings, head gasket.
After looking everything over, and honing cyclender walls. I will go back with .120
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2016, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,294
Re: Pistons
Dont think .125 will work well in a .120 hole?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2016, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,294
Re: Pistons
EGGS will make me a set of .120 over. But then nobody makes .120 rings.
Cant afford sleeves, to go back any.
Need an answer?????????
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2016, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 165
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2016, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,294
Pistons
Asking for advice on where to by new pistons. No China junk.
Need a set .120 oversize.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2016, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,863
Re: Some folks support the VETS
I as a VN Vet would be more than HONORED to fly that flag in my home.
Some people have to nit pick at every thing they see.
Welcome home my Brothers
Stan
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2016, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,731
Re: Toly VS Zenith
Now I think I have another situation. After cleaning top of pistons I find they are marked .120 oversize. All I can find is .100----.125 over.
Who is the best to by from with great quality parts....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2016, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,731
Re: Toly VS Zenith
Tom Timing is dead on. I worked most of the day getting it right. At around 40 mph I set the advance around three clicks advance as I started up a small grade I retarded it 2 clicks, ran great after...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2016, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,731
Re: Toly VS Zenith
Oh yea, can I change the piston out by just pulling the pan, or is there something Im not seeing?
Got the head off and starting to clean things up.
Im thinking of changing out #3 and #4 #4 has a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2016, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,731
Re: Toly VS Zenith
Thanks to Marshall, Yes I always retard a little
go up grades runs much better that way.
My Grandfather never rewarded his, just turned around put it in reverse and backed up the hill.
Thanks...
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