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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-25-2023, 04:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,990
Posted By oak29
Re: Good time to check your fan blades

Just to wrap this up, Synders have now got in a new stock of fans (they told me 1,000!). I've just received delivery of mine from them and will fit it when I drain the system down to replace...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-24-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,990
Posted By oak29
Re: Good time to check your fan blades

I had the fan blade shear and rip into the rad on my '28 Phaeton recently; rad recored and up and going again. I've had to use a new 2 blade fan as a replacement but don't want to leave long term. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-05-2021, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By oak29
Re: shorting column switch

thanks for feedback. when rewiring the car last year, we did away with the headlamp connectors as they were shorting out (as highlighted in the replies above). It's then worked fine for a year or...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-05-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,352
Posted By oak29
Re: vacuum gauge as diagnostics tool

thanks for feedback. We've sorted the problem. We rechecked the timing and points; gap had opened up to 25+ thou. We corrected it; and messed around with the timing in the end giving it a bit more...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-04-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By oak29
shorting column switch

We're working on my friend's 29 Model A. We replaced the wiring with a stock loom, new steering switch and new headlamps last year and everything has worked fine until now! We put in additional...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-02-2021, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,352
Posted By oak29
Re: vacuum gauge as diagnostics tool

I'm helping a friend with his A. We've had to replace the head gasket - it was blown - recon the distributor (cam and bearings shot) and rebuild the carb (jets missing from original!). It's running...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-22-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,356
Posted By oak29
Re: Position of park lamp in headlight

Thanks for the feedback, guys. Consensus is 12o'c so that's where I'll put them.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-22-2018, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,356
Posted By oak29
Smile Position of park lamp in headlight

I'm just putting the headlights back into my 1928 Model A Phaeton. Can anybody confirm what position the park lamp should be. I had them at 6o'c (bottom of the reflector) but it appeared to be...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-22-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,344
Posted By oak29
Re: Exploded view of Model A light switch

Thanks for the replies. Bob it looks as though it was the side light on one of the front headlights. I had them positioned at 6o'c and that's likely to short against the spigot that secures the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2018, 05:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,344
Posted By oak29
Exploded view of Model A light switch

I've got a 1928 Model A RHD. I'm in the process of tracing through to find a dead short on the lighting circuit which is blowing the main fuse. 2 questions.

1. Has anybody got an exploded view...
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