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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 03:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: What head is this?

The only time you know the compressor is running is by looking at the ammeter.
Ken Davis's kit is THE best, custom made to fit Model A's.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 676
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Engine Number

Best to have rebuilder stamp the new block with the number on your title.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-14-2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: What head is this?

I've had an A/C in my slant Town sedan since 2010. Works great, and the car is cool in the CA summer heat.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-13-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 258
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Front Seat 1931 Sant Windshield Info Request

Mike, you're mentioning a tack strip, I think you're right, too many years have passed since I did mine!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-12-2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 258
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Front Seat 1931 Sant Windshield Info Request

Can these holes be used for the seat adjustment slides? Years ago, when I did mine, my seat adjuster slides where never removed from the bottom of the seat tub. Good luck maybe someone else will...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-12-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,127
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Service Brake Cross Shaft

I have these nylon bushing on both my Model A's. The first se was installed over 20 years ago and still works great. The other set was installed about 5 years ago, like first ca,r it is also...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-03-2024, 06:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,175
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Peep mirrors

I have a Slant Town Sedan, I wanted a mirror on the right side of the car. I bought a Peep Mirror and have to mount it on top of the door. Couldn't get it close enough to see the side of the car. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-01-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 579
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Separator

nkaminar, San Francisco is a long way from Western Noth Carolina. But maybe that's another story?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-01-2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 895
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Universal Tires

Isn't that the idea of rotating tires - so they wear equally. I have always bought a set of 4 tires.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-31-2024, 10:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 895
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Universal Tires

I got 7,800 miles on my Universals on my 31 slant Town Sedan. The Goodyears lasted 14,500 before they were replaced last year. I now have European Classic so I'll see how long they last.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-31-2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,294
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Timing gears

Times 2, I replaced mine in my garage.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-21-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 699
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: 6V to 12V converter

Hi Dick, the solenoid used on that O/D will work just fine on 6V. Even though it was designed to be used in 12V cars.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,924
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: fuel shelf life in tank

I've given up on the tank or firewall valves. Both my cars have ball valves in the line up close by the sediment bowl. Have not had a problem in15 years.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 687
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: JC Whitney 1970 era horn info

try using a multimeter set to resistance. one probe on the end metal tab on the horn rod and the other probe on ground. you should have an open, no reading on the meter. Pressing the horn button...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-07-2024, 10:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 916
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Cleaning the radiator

Dave we'll be going to the Spring Opener as well.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-19-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 460
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Marvel carb

idle speed is kind of a personal preference. On my Marvel I adjust the motor idle speed when the car is fully warmed up, spark advance at about 8-9 o'clock. I then adjust the idle mixture screw. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-18-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,248
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Taxi Cab??

Look at the transition between the cowl and the door hinge part of the two bodies.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-15-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,832
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Question about using Brumfield head

Most likely you have a 5.9 to 1 head. The vast majority were 5.9 to 1.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2024, 11:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,632
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Snyder's Head Gasket Recommendations or Feedback?

The company was sold and moved to Indiania.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2024, 11:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 394
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Horn Repair/Excessive Resistance

Clean the commutator with 400 sandpaper. May have remove the insulation between the commutator copper segments (called under cutting).
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2024, 11:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,429
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: OT trip to England

Hi Mike, another suggestion. North of London is Warwick Castle. I really enjoyed it. Have great time whatever you do.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2024, 11:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,832
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Question about using Brumfield head

I have B-F 5.9 heads on both of my 2 Model A's. Good advice, on both motors I used a composite head gasket, not copper. Both have never leaked nor failed. Both were installed using new studs. One...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-05-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Door bumper installation

Make sure you remove all the old hard rubber so that cavity is clean, no debris. You have to hand trim the rubber pieces based on your door alignment.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-20-2023, 09:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,332
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Radial Or Bias Ply Tires

WHN, yes I remember those days. Had a 65 TR-4 with the Overdrive.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-20-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 976
Posted By Herb Concord Ca
Re: Another Horn Question

You have a short somewhere in the horn assembly. With brushes isolated from ground (motor frame). The field coils should been open with respect to the horn frame.
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