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Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2023, 09:03 PM
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Battery Disconnect Switch
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Re: Battery Disconnect Switch
If the positive battery terminal is considered 'hot' and the positive is connected to the chassis then the entire chassis is 'hot'. As an experiment disconnect the negative battery cable from the...
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Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2023, 09:13 PM
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Generator not charging?
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Re: Generator not charging?
I had a similar charging problem with my generator. The issue for me was poor ground at the generator mount point. Cleaning this area up took care of it.
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Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2022, 09:32 PM
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Marvel is my favorite carburetor!
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Re: Marvel is my favorite carburetor!
My 29 Tudor came with a Tillotson carb, ran well. I swapped it out for a Marvel carb and have improved performance as others have reported in this and other threads. To answer Synchro909's question...
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Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2022, 08:08 PM
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Generato charging
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Re: Generato charging
I had a similar problem. I found that the nut and washer that holds the cutout on the generator output post had a layer of rust making poor connection. After cleaning the rust the generator is...
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Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2021, 08:50 PM
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Hagerty Insurance
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Re: Hagerty Insurance
I had the same experience with Hagerty as PC/SR in post #33 here in Pennsylvania. Called Hagerty tow twice in 6 years. Excellent service, much better than AAA. No complaints. Also my policy is not...
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Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2021, 08:53 PM
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Head Lights on 1929 Model A
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Re: Head Lights on 1929 Model A
I had the same thing Last weekend with no headlights unless I reved the motor. I have a stock 29 Tudor, 6v positive ground. Three weeks ago I installed a new battery and cleaned up ground...
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Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2021, 09:28 PM
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Battery/Starter Advice Needed
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Re: Battery/Starter Advice Needed
Your battery may have a poor ground connection. Try cleaning the battery post connections and especially the ground connection to the frame. That took care of a similar starting issue I had.
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Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2021, 08:23 PM
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Popping carb
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Re: Popping carb
I'm not sure if your 30 Tudor has a vacuum windshield wiper like my 29 Tudor does but if it does check the condition of the rubber tubing that runs on the outside of the windshield between the metal...
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Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2021, 09:52 PM
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Marvel Carburetor
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Re: Marvel Carburetor
Hi Mike in Texas. My 29 Tudor came with a Tillotson so I cannot compare to a Zenith although I have been told and reading of better performance with the Tillotson. A year ago I swapped it for a...
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Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2020, 08:01 PM
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Marvel Carb fuel line difference
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Re: Marvel Carb fuel line difference
I was running a Tillotson when I decided to switch to a Marvel. Like 1930artdeco mentioned I did not have to change the fuel line. I was able to make the fuel line bend. You will need the adapter to...
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Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2020, 06:28 PM
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Irregular Signal Flashing
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Re: Irregular Signal Flashing
The flasher is on the steering column near the turn signal unit. I read about the RF interference that could occur but no resolution was ever mentioned. I'm not sure how far away the flasher would...
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Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2020, 08:46 PM
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Irregular Signal Flashing
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Re: Irregular Signal Flashing
I hooked up the ledlight.com -6v electronic flasher and have the signaled 900 like mentioned above. The turn signals worked perfectly while car was not running. With the car running the turn signals...
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Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2019, 08:19 AM
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Tire Dressing
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Re: Tire Dressing
I agree with Duke36 on using the M.E. Miller Black Tire Paint. I have a nice set of Firestone's that had a mustard brown color that I could not clean up or remove, seemed embedded in the rubber as a...
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