Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2023, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 825
Re: A and jeep
My grandfather used to tell stories of he and his brothers buying Model As and then stripping them of as much metal as possible to sell during WWII while still being able to drive the chassis with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2023, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,692
Re: Anyone running an aluminum radiator?
I agree that making a Model A "safe" for today's roads is a hard task. The car is driven on 35-45 mph roads 90% of the time....not to say that many drivers adhere to the speed limit. I've added LED...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2023, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,692
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2023, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,692
Re: Anyone running an aluminum radiator?
Brent, you make some good points. The car is safe, though the steering has about 4" of play at the steering wheel. That will be fixed soon as it appears the culprit is worn bushings in the steering...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2023, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,692
Re: Anyone running an aluminum radiator?
Thanks. I was hoping the quality and fit might have improved over the past few years. Guess I'll keep my driving to cool days and/or nights. While I usually don't treat my old cars as investments,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2023, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,692
Anyone running an aluminum radiator?
With the cost of brass/copper stock appearing radiators topping $700 these days, I am tempted to try one in my '29 to replace the non leaking, but 2-row 1970s radiator that overheats on long grades...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2023, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 9,577
Re: Restamping a restamped block
Problem resolved! I made a plate about 1/16 inch thick the exact shape of the cast boss, roughened it up to look like a cast surface, stamped in the engine number, and then glued the plate over the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2022, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 9,577
Re: Restamping a restamped block
This is pretty much were I stand right now. My dad signed off the title and mailed it to me years ago. I've been driving it for years on his Ohio plate. I have the Ohio registration for the current...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2022, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 9,577
Re: Restamping a restamped block
The OE numbers are long gone, but I may be able to fill the double strike numbers and try again or just fill everything and start over. I've thought about different epoxies but it seems solder should...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2022, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 9,577
Re: Restamping a restamped block
My state, North Carolina, only recognizes the engine number as the VIN. I asked about getting a rub or picture of the frame number. My dad bought the car in the 1980s and it currently has a valid...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2022, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 9,577
Re: Restamping a restamped block
I don't want to pay for a bonded title. The car has been in the family over 40 years, but now I am in another state and they will not issue a regular title unless the engine number and VIN on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2022, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 9,577
Restamping a restamped block
Has anyone ever tried to do this? I tried restamping my car's engine while in the car after grinding off the original engine number. The goal was to make the engine number match the chassis number...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2022, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,703
Re: Marvel Schebler vs B Zenith
I like my rebuilt B carb, but it took some doing getting it tuned correctly. I purchased new jets from Snyder's and found most didn't match the oe hole sizes posted online. I soldered and redrilled...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2022, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 504
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2022, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 7,928
Re: Off topic: If you were 18 again?
Also a mechanical engineer but have been blessed enough to be in the automotive power train industry. I've designed injector pumps and turbochargers for all major passcar and commercial vehicle OEMs....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2022, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,816
Re: Relocation (again)
We live in Fletcher, NC....about a mile from the AVL airport. Always looking for someone to share info and stories with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-09-2022, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,869
Re: DETERGENT OIL vs NON DETERGENT
30+ years ago I worked as an automotive machinist. We rebuilt many engines from industrial customers (mill trucks, buses, etc) to run on LP gas instead of gasoline. Every conversion we did got a top...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2022, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,863
Re: Model B carb on stock Model A
I finally got a short test drive in this evening, even though the temp was 84 deg. The correctly sized jets did the trick, though I think she runs best with the GAV open about 1/4 turn. When it cools...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2022, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,812
Re: carburetor
Mine did that until I raised the float height so that the float is about level with the split in the carb body. I had it set to 5/8" from the split but in my case the float was way too low. Fuel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2022, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,863
Re: Model B carb on stock Model A
Yeah, I did enlarge the new float needle's seat to the match the gravity flow application for the Model A. Once the fuel enters the float bowl the pressure is the same for both the Model A and Model...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2022, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,863
Re: Model B carb on stock Model A
Thanks to all who have replied. I did open up the bore of the "A" intake to match the carb's throat.
What I am going through is what you get when you do things over a long time. I rebuilt the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-02-2022, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,863
Model B carb on stock Model A
I am wondering what jets you who have installed a Zenith Model B carb on your stock Model A. I recently rebuilt a Zenith carb that was originally sold as a service replacement for an A as it had the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2018, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,985
Model A body manual
Has anyone written a body specific manual similar to Les Andrews mechanics book volume 1? My car has some questionable assembly on the doors and other areas in the body. It also appears door seals,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2018, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,171
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2018, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,171
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