Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:03 PM
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Re: Distributor wiring
The original configuration was made to discourage theft. The distributor had to pulled from the engine to unscrew the armored cable. Without the pop-out ignition switch popped out the wire to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 05:53 PM
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The Old Motor
There is a neat photo of a Model A pickup in the latest edition of The Old Motor, see https://theoldmotor.com/?p=157396. I would publish the photo here but I am not sure of the copyright issues.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,581
Re: Florida Drivers
Regarding speed bumps. Years ago I lived in a rural area on a private road. There was a network of private roads. The roads were all dirt. I shoveled a speed bump in front of my house to slow...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,584
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 818
Re: Batteries completely discharging
Installing a battery cutoff switch is a good idea for two reasons: It will eliminate any drain on the battery when the car sits. It is also a safety item in case there is an electrical fire.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 355
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2024, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,581
Re: Florida Drivers
Getting back to the subject at hand, years ago I got hit by a lady who ran a red light. My (modern at the time) car was totaled. Since then I have gotten into the habit of looking both ways even...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,343
Re: Stipe Machine/Specialty Motor Cams
Dodge, If you make cam cores, make them with 5 bearings. That way they will work in the Burtz block. Not that the 3 bearing cams will not work but that the 5 bearing cams take advantage of the 5...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,581
Re: Florida Drivers
Merc, When I first stared reading your story I thought that the project bike would end up being the one that got stolen from you.
My last bike (motorcycle) was a BSA 500 single in a Rickman...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,522
Re: Car Is Shrinking........
Some people have modified their cars to add a few inches to the driver's compartment. I think there is a way to move the seat back but I saw at least one car where the body was modified. An...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,547
Re: Second gear
Now that the subject of lubrication has been brought up, here is my 2 cents: 600W was good 100 years ago. Modern gear lube deposits a coating on the metal parts that wears instead of the metal. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 678
Re: Front left wheel play
Glad you got it fixed. I was going to volunteer to come and help if you paid for the airline ticket.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,877
Re: Aries Stainless Steel Muffler
ThosD, I think the performance Ares muffler sounds more like what I remember Model A's sounding like when I was a kid, but I am not sure. I don't hear anything like I did when I was a kid. Without...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 593
Re: valve recession
The bring a seat back to the correct width, cut the seat to 45 degrees. Then cut the bottom of the seat to 60 degrees and the top to 30. As you are cutting, check to make sure the width of the seat...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,877
Re: Aries Stainless Steel Muffler
To bring the discussion back to the subject at hand. I have the Ares performance muffler, not stainless, and am very happy with it. My engine puts out about 80 hp. I have tried headers and an open...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,877
Re: Aries Stainless Steel Muffler
Synchro brought up the subject of the cast iron creeping over time due to stress on it. Cast iron will grow when heated even without any stress on it. If anyone has seen an old wood burning stove...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 720
Re: Sealed beams
The original reflectors were polished and sliver plated. By the time the cars were 25 years old the silver was tarnished and not reflective. New reflectors were expensive. The goto solution at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 848
Re: What head is this?
Ken Davis makes a kit. Several people in my club have them. It does not seem to slow down the car and only takes a couple horsepower to run them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,581
Re: Florida Drivers
People are people and people make mistakes, either accidentally or on purpose. I am glad that rfitzpatric did not get hurt and that his car was not damaged. Humans can be too aggressive, especially...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 864
Re: engine slows when advance timing
You are thinking camshaft, which would be 180 degrees out. You have to rotate the crankshaft one whole revolution to get the #4 cylinder to fire and the #1 to be where the exhaust valve is closing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,581
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,089
Re: T Bakery Van
McGarrett is correct. Those are oil lamps that were mounted on the side of a Model T before electric lights were available, around 1915. Although this is a later Model T, so they were adopted from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,890
Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch
Available at Pep Boys in 1958. Try ebay. The ones at Pep Boys had a wheel that rode on the steering wheel to turn the indicator off after the turn was executed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 864
Re: engine slows when advance timing
The Model A engine is a very simple beast. Proper operation depends on first principles. These are the proper timing of the spark, the proper timing of the valves, and the rotor pointing to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 655
Re: axle housing bent
Brent, That sounds like a much better way to fix it than using a tractor.
Katy, As I get older I find that misread things a lot. Thanks for the correction.
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