Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2023, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,949
Re: Re-Stamping Engine Number / Frame Number
I bought my '30 Sport Coupe from New York, and it didn't have a title as New York doesn't title cars as old as this. To register it in Ohio, I had to show the VIN number to the DMV, which meant...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2022, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,361
Re: ???
You, as the driver in the car, see the lights come on, and illuminate things in front of you. An observer on the airstrip doesn't see the lights come on, or any illumination.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2022, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 7,106
Re: And so it is Christmas
Last year we had a warm day on Dec. 10th, so we went out and brought home our cut tree in the Sport Coupe. That's a photo of the car parked on the town square in Painesville, OH all decorated for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2022, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 915
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2022, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,102
Re: OL Reading on a 28 truck
"OL" on a modern meter typically indicates "Over Load" or "Out of Range". Be sure that if this is a multi-meter, that the DC Voltage mode is selected. Next, if it is not auto-ranging, set the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2021, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,256
Re: marine vs car battery?
Back when I owned a sail boat, the marine batteries were always more expensive, and were characterized as "deep discharge" batteries. The idea was that they could supply the electrical needs on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2021, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,348
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2021, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,097
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2021, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,975
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-05-2021, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,084
Re: How to remove ethanol from gasoline.
Note that he added water to his "petrol", not ethanol. For a gasoline/ethanol mixture, there is no separation. Only if this mix is contaminated with water will it separate; this is known as Phase...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2021, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,084
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2021, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,511
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2021, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 9,306
Re: What am I missing? 1930 Model A
Maybe I'm missing something, but because the crankshaft makes two revolutions for one four-stroke-cycle, the dimple will indeed indicate TDC on both compression and exhaust stroke. 180 degrees off...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2021, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,871
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2021, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,984
Re: Power At Rear Wheels
There are crankshaft hp/torque tables for a stock Model A engine and engines with different mods at https://www.modelaparts.net/dynosheets.htm/dynosheets.html
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2020, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,109
Re: Most Difficult Restoration Tasks
Now you're scaring me. I was thinking about replacing my top this winter. I've looked online for info/videos about a Sport Coupe Top install, but haven't found much. Can you elaborate on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2020, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,247
Re: Brake switch issues
I had an issue a couple of years ago where the actuating rod was mis-aligned and would pop past the switch actuator and hang up. I was able to bend the rod (very soft) to get it to align, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2019, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,105
Re: 30w oil
I use Shell Rotella 30W diesel oil; the previousowner mentioned that the zinc in the oil helps with the babbit bearings.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2018, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,094
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-25-2018, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,669
Re: Sport Coupe Rear Window won't stay up
You may be thinking of the "lift-a-dot" fasteners. On these, the part on the window is a simple grommet type ring; no spring or anything. The stud part has a spring and a hook that retracts when...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-25-2018, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,669
Re: Sport Coupe Rear Window won't stay up
Thanks all for the replies. To replace the studs, I think some (most?) of the top has to come apart to get the straps into the anvil tool to secure new studs. I'll take a look to see if the springs...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2018, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,669
Sport Coupe Rear Window won't stay up
I have a '30 Sport Coupe, and have a list of things to do during our northern Ohio winter. One issue I'd like to fix has to do with the rear window. When I "secure" the window flap up (during hot...
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