Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,348
LED headlight bulbs
Seeing ads for LED headlight bulbs which are easy replacements for the original bulbs.
I saw somewhere that aftermarket LED replacement headlights in headlight buckets/ fixtures made for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2022, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,962
Re: which is the best way to go
I’m going to try synthetic 10w-30 for the next oil change. Looks like a lot of Model A owners are doing this — it’s getting real hard to find conventional oil.
I’ve read that the new synthetic...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2022, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 8,962
Re: Blue Ridge Parkway/ Skyline Drive
My wife and I toured on highways parallel to and near the Blue Ridge/ Skyline Drive in a totally stock 31 Tudor. It amazed me how fit the Model A is for touring the west N.C. and east Tn mountains.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2022, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,901
Re: A will not run nice
Tighten manifold nuts 25 - 30# incrementally rt to lt or lt to rt until you get to a max of 30# on each nut.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-30-2022, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,816
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2022, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 985
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2022, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 985
2013 cross country record breaking Model A trip
Saw again an account of the Rod Wade and Michael Flanders record breaking pre-war car cross country 2013 trip on modern roads/ interstates — 3000 miles in 50 hours, 20 minutes and 6 seconds averaging...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2022, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,711
Re: Frustrated
Distributor cam screw with hole ___ Bratton's Antique Auto --- 1-800-255-1929
Part No. 17520 $2.00 set.
Welcome to the Model A Ford. You'll love it! Have owned and driven one since Jan 1994.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2022, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,866
Re: DETERGENT OIL vs NON DETERGENT
It’s getting hard to find conventional oil now. Synthetic oil is becoming competitive in price with conventional oil and many seem to be using it. Synthetic oil is said to hold up better under hotter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2022, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,388
Re: Block temp before thermostat opens
I installed a thermostat and bypass after the car continued to overheat on hot days even with a well rebuilt radiator. Made all the difference in the world — no more scary temps.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2021, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,872
Re: Marvel Carb fuel bowl insert
In May 2015 I posted a photo of what everyone concluded was either a power or vent valve. I concluded by saying that the carb I was looking at was the only one with that feature and forgot all about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2021, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,872
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2021, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,872
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2021, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,872
Re: Marvel Carb fuel bowl insert
The photo thing is scarry to me --- I don't understand all the jargon -- thumbnails and such. In the post preview, the "thumbnail" photos are separate from the message section. Well anyway, it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2021, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,872
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2021, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,872
Re: Marvel Carb fuel bowl insert
Yes, it’s an exact match. The Marvel might have been made to fit other car makes with some mods depending on the make. The insert might be an accelerator pump, two my carbs have the device and one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2021, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,872
Re: Marvel Carb fuel bowl insert
I would post more but cannot navigate the required album steps. Tried to upload the photos and the system will not take them. I got the first image uploaded but got so angry in the process that I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2021, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,872
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2021, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,872
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2021, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,614
Re: Longest trip you took in a Model A
1200 miles r/t Jacksonville, Fl to Abingdon, Va in 1995. My wife and I were new to the Model A and knew little of its capabilities. In retrospect, we were lucky to have made the trip with little...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2021, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,572
Re: Opinions on tires wanted-
Chris
Hope you and Alice are well and doing great in NC! Was happy to hear that you got your great car back in 2020. That car was the first ever Model A that Mable Lee and I rode in. I'm happy to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2021, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,572
Re: Opinions on tires wanted-
Bought four Garfield tires in 2004 for $70 ea (Coker Tire). Good tread but lots of cracking on the sides. I've been really happy with the tires.
Will buy similar tires soon especially before any...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2020, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,167
Re: Hot water heater will not fit
I got the used F150 heater core from a radiator shop for $25, a Studebaker 6 volt blower from ebay (think I paid $55 to $60 ship incl), a switch for maybe $4, 3" x 4' flexible alum tubing and pvc...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2020, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,167
Re: Hot water heater will not fit
I posted photos of my hot water heater back on 2/24/2020. Described it on 2/23/2020. Total cost below $100, not pretty but takes up little space and works great. Didn't get much attention but if you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2020, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,167
Re: Hot water heater will not fit
Tried to do pictures with new thread. Same problem. If someone can tell me how to attach the album photos in a post, I will be happy to post them. The manage attachment function only refers me to...
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