Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2014, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,968
Re: Sand in my wheels?
Carl: Believe it or not, this was actually one of the wheels that DID NOT have cracks!
Ray: You're query regarding the rust acting like balancing beads occurred to me, too. I don't see why not, as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2014, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,968
Sand in my wheels?
After a flat tire during a recent tour, I decided to remove the tire (Firestone 21") from the wheel. Aside from the mess of removing all the duct tape and it's residual goo that was installed by some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2013, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,749
Diode Cutout Output question
After going through 3 sticking cutouts in as many years, I bought the diode from Snyders and installed it into my original Ford cutout. No problems with the installation.
My older standard cutouts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2013, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,386
Re: Alaskan A's
I'm not sure anybody on that trip had an actual 'hot water heater,' mostly just manifold heaters. But I sure did like the job Ted did on his Model A 'homemade' windshield defroster! Not sure Colleen...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2013, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,896
Re: Clothes Pins On Fuel Line
Although I've never had a vapor lock problem on my A, I did experience terrible problems with it on my '51 Buick Roadmaster. It has a huge straight 8, and a very poorly designed path for the fuel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2012, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,078
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2012, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,865
Re: Revealing possibly hidden treasure!
Dumb Guy:
Glad I could be of service ???
Bill & Gar:
VERY helpful! Thanks for the picture! I do not have the large adjustment knob (or any adjustment knob, for that matter). But knowing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-03-2012, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,865
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-03-2012, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,865
Revealing possibly hidden treasure!
I want to explore the possibly hidden treasures that lie under the front seat of my early Briggs Town Sedan. I've owned the car for twenty years, and have never had a peek at what's under there.
I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2012, 03:37 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,771
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2012, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,958
Re: Oil changes with filter
Kevin: Does your mileage changing intervals take into account the use of the more primitive, non detergent SA or SB rated oils that are frequently used in antique cars today? Or is it mainly advice...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2012, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,771
Re: A mystery worthy of Sherlock
New clues! -The games afoot!
Had a friend and fellow A owner lend me his tried and true Zenith carb. This carb was known to run well and NOT backfire when the engine shut off.
So after...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2012, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,859
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2012, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,859
No AH but lots of OOGHA
Many years ago my A's horn used to give out a perfect "AHOOGHA."
But over the years, with advent of Old Man Time and a lowered testosterone level that perfect AHOOGHA has somehow been reduced to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2012, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,771
Re: A mystery worthy of Sherlock
Dear JBill, Keith & Ron:
Sounds like I'll try lowering the idle speed a bit, and let the engine sit at idle for a couple of minutes before shutting it down. Hopefully that will do the trick.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2012, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,771
Re: A mystery worthy of Sherlock
Brent: Understood. I guess I didn't express myself properly. I meant that along with the top surface, I thought that the rest of the carb (inside as well), looked correct and not at all warped.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2012, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,771
Re: A mystery worthy of Sherlock
Mike V. in Florida:
"Don't be insulted, but please discribe how you use the spark lever to start, drive and shut off."
I'm not offended at all, Mike. I have tried shutting it down with the spark...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2012, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,771
A mystery worthy of Sherlock
The mystery:
My '28 Model A with stock engine, tranny and ignition loves to mightily backfire whenever I shut the engine off. This problem is years old. I have never been able to solve the mystery...
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