Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2016, 09:02 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2016, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 3
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Quick NewBe mottometer question
I have a mottometer radiator cap on my roadster. It works fine but the repair kits I see advertised show two gaskets. I only have the one red one, am I missing a gasket? See photo. Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2016, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 14,618
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2016, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,415
Re: Need reliable "real sounding" horn
Thanks for the good info. The swap meet idea sounds great but I'm down in the Florida keys and it would be several hundred miles to a swap meet. I'll look at all the options everybody suggested and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2016, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,415
Need reliable "real sounding" horn
Ok, Gramp's roadster came with a knock off horn, maybe a Hutchins? I have messed with the thing, cleaning and so on. The frame that holds the commutator etc. is welded together so no brushes to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2016, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,629
Re: How do I polarize this generator?
Thanks, I have been reading les's books and checking the forum to try and make sure my grandfather's car he gave me is up to speed. The generator shows charging when I first start it but then goes...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2016, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,629
Re: How do I polarize this generator?
Dumb question from a newbie, if the amp meter shows discharge when lights are on, does that mean polarization is correct and no need to try this jump?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2015, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,584
Re: Horn identification question
Thanks that helps, wasn't sure about the adjustment. I couldn't tell if it was the diaphragm and the rear screw which didn't look like it would do much if anything. I'm cleaning it up now, I'll make...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2015, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,584
Re: Horn identification question
thanks for identifying the horn for me. I have the motor spining pretty fast. Do you know if I clean up the diaphragm install new gaskets will the horn work for now. Thanks for the information.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2015, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,584
Re: Horn identification question
another one, the other thing about this horn is the screw that holds the cover on extends from the back cover all the way into the motor base.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2015, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,584
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2015, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,584
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2015, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,584
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2015, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,584
Horn identification question
I have review pictures of the 5 horns used on the model A. I'm new and mine is not one of them? I have taken it a part and have the motor working but it would be helpful if I knew what horn it is so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2015, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,587
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2015, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,587
NewBe with Questions
Ok, i've got Les Andrews books and I've been going through my grandfathers 1928 roadster. I have a lot of qoestions but I'll start off with one about the top.
It's a tan fabric top, the frame and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2015, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,830
Re: Speedometer reduction ratio gear and housing
thanks again, for the information. It is/was a 9-34 housing. The gear in it I neglected to check it out. I started the car started with the rear wheels jacked up a little noise but the speedo still...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2015, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,830
Re: Speedometer reduction ratio gear and housing
I don't think it hit anything, no morks on it and there is a metal running under and it doesn't have any maks on it. It split cross ways starting almost centered from the side closest to the engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2015, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,830
Re: Speedometer reduction ratio gear and housing
Thanks, I finally located the old string you were referencing, I had look earlier and did not find it. The old string is great with a lot of pictures. So now I need to go back and check for the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2015, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,830
Speedometer reduction ratio gear and housing
Guys, I need a little help, I've gone through Les Andrew's volume 1 and the trouble shooting guide and can't locate an answer. I just got my 96 year old grandfather's 1928 model A roadster and I'm...
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