Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2019, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,957
Re: 30w oil
Wear happens with cold, thick oil.
At no point in normal operation will a 0W-40 get thinner than the SAE40 - they are both the same viscosity when hot, which is when they are the thinnest.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-15-2016, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,711
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2016, 02:43 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,337
Re: flathead teds brake equalizers
We HAD to use the top spring, to stop the front left wheel locking and staying on!
They really work great, and minimise the fiddling required during adjustment.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2016, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,080
Re: Foam in cooling system, overflowing
Ours used to foam, and loose coolant, when climbing hills.
After getting the radiator rodded out, refilling with the same coolant, no more issues.
The previous owner, using water only, hasn't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2016, 02:39 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 14,490
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2016, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,594
Re: Any recommendations for a basic test meter?
I haven't read the whole thread, but please do not use cheap meters for household voltage tests etc - They can be very dangerous.
I realize these cheapies are just going to be used for automotive...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2016, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,071
Re: Electric fuel pump durability
Agree!
I had an Airtex replacement pump in my Wifes old Subaru. It whined so loud (stright out of the box!) that you could still hear it at 60MPH.
The 3 replacements I requested were the same,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2015, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,278
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2015, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,773
Re: Fender protective undercoating?
Wurth SKS (Now stoneguard aqua?) is awesome for this.
It's also water based, so cleans up easily, but once it's on there, it stays there.
It's like the stuff the underside of modern german cars...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2015, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,497
Re: Heating Painted parts in Oven
It works great...
Also, the dishwasher is a fantastic parts washer, and the sink in our skullery is 20" X 32".
I'm not joking... my Wife just rolls her eyes now :-D
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2015, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,843
Re: radiator foaming over
Our foamed like a bar-steward, untill we had the radiator rodded out, so it cooled properly.
Climbing hills, it would gush foaming coolant all over the place, even out the radiator cap.
4 goes...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2015, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,738
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2015, 02:23 AM
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Replies: 141
Views: 46,222
Re: Fellas... I've had enough...
Yep - seen that (in general terms - not your posts etc).
Sometimes people ARE knowledgable.
Sometimes they THINK they are, but are open to learning or suggestions.
Sometimes they KNOW they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-19-2015, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,157
Re: Usps
Nice that it's there...
... funny that they don't know where it is! (not unusual though!)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2015, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,942
Re: OK guys, don't laugh - seats
make it drivable, or park it up in the barn for 35 years "restoring it" as cashflow/times/etc is available.......
I think you made the right choice! :cool:
I actually really like stuff like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2015, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,649
Re: Brake floater question
Dad spoke to Ted at the local club, after we had issues with the front left sticking on.
After adjusting the brakes a little differently, it didn't happen again, however, Dad has sisnce put the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2015, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,454
Re: 3 - 2 downshift
We rebuilt the trans, AFTER learning to drive it well :D
Shame that is so shaky, but it's brilliant at showing it's done - not too much talking and you can hear the engine.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2015, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,454
Re: 3 - 2 downshift
^^^This!
Example; Lets say I start my downshift at 25MPH. By the time I'm in 2nd, I'm at 20 MPH:
When I double clutch, with the clutch out in neutral, I have to rev the engine up to a little...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2015, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,596
Re: Mitchell 26% or 36%?
If you aren't sure, the 26 is the "safe" bet.
Ever driven a car with far too big wheels on? Takes all the power away, AND ruins fuel economy! I had an 850cc car, that I put big wheels on, but had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2015, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,462
Re: Cork VS neoprene gasket in gas gauge
No ethanol in our fuel, and the neoprene swelled until the guage would jam showing full, unless you pushed the float down with a stick - the same one we had to use to measure the fuel level :D
I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2015, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,462
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2015, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,734
Re: more oil pressure
Nice post! It should make it clear to people how it works, if they don't already know.
The Model A engine doesn't rely on pressure to the bearings, it requires enough flow from the valve chamber...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2015, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,734
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2015, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,540
Re: Steering boxes
We have a RHD 29 Tudor, I seem to recall was sold here in NZ Setember '29, but I have no idea when the kit would have been made in Canada.
Now, for a hijack:
It has a 7 tooth early box..... but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2015, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,734
Re: more oil pressure
Don't really use really thick oil.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1091558&postcount=22
http://ferrarichat.com/forum/faq.php?faq=haas_articles
Be careful who you listen to about...
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