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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 02:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,626
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch

Werner,


i am sorry you have had a bad experience with Berts. my experience is mixed, they do ship, but the communication is lacking. My favourite supplier is Snyders, but they do not sell this...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 04:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,626
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch

Werner,


that's also been my experience with Bert's... But the parts arrived, so i assume that they are just not good at communicating. And, being sent by USPS, it may take three weeks for the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-17-2024, 03:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,284
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Stipe Machine/Specialty Motor Cams

sorry for the thread resurrection, but their website is not available...
Does anybody know any more?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-09-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 783
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Condenser Capacity

'cause 1 F(arad) = 1 C(oulomb)/1V(olt), so this is the standard version in the S.I. system.


and 1Coulomb = 1Ampere * 1 second
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-03-2024, 02:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,317
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: New Ahooga Horns from Suppliers

Don't forget that not all A owners are living in the US, i am not in the market for an Aoogah, but if i had to, i would go to my preferred seller. Getting a private seller to send a shipment to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-02-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,414
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Oil Pump Shaft

can somebody please post a sketch/drawing of what there is to change?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2024, 07:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 865
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Tires

coming back to this... i installed my european classics yesterday and did my first test drive at 37psi today: they seem better than the tires i had on before (which were really old) and i think i can...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2024, 02:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,039
Posted By TomInCologne
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2024, 01:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 900
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: 1929 TwoLite headlamps w/ LED turn signals

a bit off topic,but nevertheless: i have the focused led headlights and am impressed with the brightness but don't like the cold-blue-white light. So i added incandescent lights in the 'parking...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-13-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 785
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Engine paint

It would be great if somebody with a current RAL catalogue could come up with a RAL number he/she thinks is closest to 'the original colour' if that ever existed...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2024, 06:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 865
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Tires

Maybe go straight to the source and buy there?


€172,14 each including VAT



https://www.europeanclassictyres.com/product/475-500-19-european-classic-86m-eu/?v=79cba1185463
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2024, 04:43 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,856
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Model A tech advisors team from Paul Shinn

and? what's bad about that?


I, for myself, can say that Paul has done a lot for getting me interested in Model As and has prepared me a great deal.


Thank you, Paul!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-29-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 501
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: OT: Samson

915!


Maybe you want more? 2868 cu inch...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5eDq2PWF1E
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-23-2024, 06:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,175
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Westach Ammeters.

interesting thought and please check:


i have an alternator, so if i put in a voltmeter, i can connect the two posts in the little electrical box directly. The Voltmeter needs just one connection...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-23-2024, 06:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 662
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Metal Stem Tire Valve question

coming back to this, if i may...


i was at my tireman this morning and this is what i found:


- i had the thin rimliners available but we did not put them into the rims because they were all...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-20-2024, 12:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 662
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Metal Stem Tire Valve question

There seems to be a problem with the threads in the nut at the moment, i have been in contact with Snyders and they have been on it and sorted it out. So my tip would be to contact Snyders.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-20-2024, 02:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 662
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Metal Stem Tire Valve question

That's funny, i am just about to prepare the same step... That's why i have all laid out and was able to take a photograph... see the photo.


As i see it, and i am sure somebody will chime in to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,981
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style

My Margarethe is a 160A, trying hard to be a 160C. So either of those...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-16-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,259
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Skills Necessary To Own & Operate A Model "A"

righty tighty, lefty loosey? not much more really... if...


...you are prepared to talk to others, find your way to the Ford Barn.


Really that's all you need. And i don't think it's an...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-16-2024, 05:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,687
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Voltage regulator

Okay, just out of interest and keep in mind that i am not an electronics engineer...


As i understand it, you have two ways to regulate the voltage if you are not regulating the field strength.
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-13-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 913
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Needing Help Getting Vintage Wig-Wag License Topper Working

i had no idea what this was so i had to google it. if you are interested too:


Youtube... start at 0:34
(https://youtu.be/-EMX6NBBtzY?si=iULL5FMO4enWtB1N&t=34)


Tom
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-07-2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 701
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Oil pump aerating oil

and isn't the green colour also an indicator?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-07-2024, 05:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 701
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: Oil pump aerating oil

just a guess, but isn't 10W30 a bit thin? Maybe a -40 or even -50 will be better?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 526
Posted By TomInCologne
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 526
Posted By TomInCologne
Re: inner tube with metal stem, installation question

what you describe is only relevant for the 'clamp-in' style? Do i also need the bridge washer with the already vulcanized valve stem?
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