Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2020, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Flywheel housing mounting
I have thought about that but my car has all original components. The float a motors seem to me that it will allow the motor to flop around a bit plus it is not what it came with. It’s just that the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2020, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 882
Flywheel housing mounting
Can someone explain to me how when you have 2 bolts at the flywheel housing on each side and a bouncy spring mount in the front that you can not expect it to crack the flywheel housing after a period...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2020, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,276
Re: Determining Model A Gas Mileage
It’s like my hot rod boat, I fill it and drive it because I love it ! If I started worrying about fuel efficiency it would spoil my enjoyment. Of course it gets me when we go on a tour and we start...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2020, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,632
Re: Trailer hitch
Seems like way overkill just to stick a flag on your car. The manufacturer and or vendor is obviously concerned about liability. I don’t think I would trust any hitch unless it was mounted to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2020, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,021
Re: Paint prep
NEVER use lacquer thinner. Even though it melts stuff off the surface it leaves residue and can cause fisheyes. A good name brand of automotive wax and grease remover will be fine. Make sure you wipe...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2020, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 497
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2020, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 865
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2020, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,537
Re: Persistent Leaky Fuel Shutoff Valve
I rebuilt my original valve 3 times and it still seeped. The carb had the original ball type float valve. I bought a new tank shut off valve from who I can’t recall. Still seeped. I put in a new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-09-2020, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 549
Re: Zenith carb float level
I had a similar situation with one of my zeniths. I ended up putting the lower half in a vice and filling the bowl with gas. Low and behold it was leaking out of the threads of the jet in the air...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-05-2019, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 903
Stainless steel A.
Just curious if there are any of the stainless steel model A’s still in existance. Thanks, Marc
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2019, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 978
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2019, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 978
56th NCRG Santa Rosa
Anyone going to Santa Rosa next week for the NCRG meet? Should be a fun week, over 100 Model A’s and 300 people registered. The weather looks like it will be cooperating. Marc
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2018, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,286
Re: A of the day wheels
So I guess they cut the spokes and weld them to the rim? Has to be touchy getting all of them accurately spaced and centered unless you made a jig for them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2018, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,286
A of the day wheels
What kind of wheels are on Jerry Egglestons roadster that was the A of the day? The centers look like stock 31 but the rims look like 16 inch. Never seen that before. Thanks, Marc
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2018, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,586
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2018, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,011
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2018, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,011
Zenith secondary well
How far do you screw in the secondary well on a Zenith carb.? So it is flush with the casting? The threads on the carb I am working on will allow it to thread in deeper. Thanks, Marc
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2018, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,242
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2018, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 0
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Uniroyal tires
I noticed on today’s MAFCA page there is an assembly line photo showing what I think is a shot of a United States Royal co.tire on the rim. I did not know they used this brand. I thought it was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2018, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,343
Re: internet radio
I love it!!!! Thanks for sharing. I programmed it into everything I own!! Marc
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2017, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,702
Re: Broken head stud
Thanks for the clarification. Much appreciated! I will give that technique a try to see how it works.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2017, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,702
Re: Broken head stud
Can someone explain to me why welding on a washer and nut onto a broken off stud would be any different than the nut that is already on the stud? I am referring to head nut removal. Seems to me that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-02-2017, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,871
Re: What electric pint BUFFER do you recommend?
I use a variable speed Milwaukee. Cost me a couple hundred years ago. I used to use an air tool but since we closed our shop with two monster compressors ,I used my garage upright compressor and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2017, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,471
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2017, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,384
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