Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2012, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,460
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-25-2012, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,778
Re: idle rpm
Lord have mercy on your soul! I kid, I kid but I asked a similar question and many an ol' timers scolded me for trying to put numbers with a "seat of your pants" adjustment.
My engine currently...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2012, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,996
Re: Gas Gauge Problems
A neat and informative video to check your gauge is adjusted properly....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucSV66JVyDc
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2012, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,263
Re: The Men Who Built America
I agree. So far the series has been fantastic... I even learned a few things I didn't know like how Tesla started as Edison's assistant.
Given how good the series has been so far I'm really...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2012, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,402
Re: Rear hub removal
One trick is to also put a nail or pin or something in the little hole drilled in the axel for the cotter pin... Sometimes you really need to put a lot of pressure on the axel with the puller and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2012, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,622
re-arching front leaf spring using a press
Hello All,
Having more time then funds currently, I've lined out a few projects on the A for this winter. One of them is addressing the front leaf spring which sets a bit low (the rear seems to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2012, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,387
Re: Magic carpet ride
Are you saying you can take some of the sag out by loosening the ubolts and retightening them evenly? My front in is sitting a little low.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2012, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,819
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2012, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,204
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2012, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,819
Engine Splash Pans, Installed
I've been looking at installing a pair of splash pans in the motor compartment and looking at the for pictures...
Does anyone have or can link to some pictures of how these puppies look installed?...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2012, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 13,713
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2012, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,204
Re: best overdrive for the $$
I've not heard a single bad word about mitchell products... but i was looking to spend about half that at max!
guess i better start putting some $$ away for it now...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2012, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,204
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2012, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,204
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2012, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,204
best overdrive for the $$
Hello All,
The next big thing for my model A is an overdrive.
My current set up is 4.10 gears on 16" v8 rims in a sedan.
what overdrives are the best bang for your buck?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2012, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,470
Radiator leak from nowhere...
The other day I jacked up the drivers side wheel to check the brakes... and out of nowhere the radiator started leaking... ONLY when on the jack stand (lifted). I couldn't locate any pools of coolant...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2012, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,817
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2012, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,743
Re: Looking for rev-meter
they are also refereed to as tachometers and you'll probably have better luck using it...
They do make 6v tachometers though... here http://www.westach.com
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2012, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,872
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2012, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,817
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2012, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,817
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2012, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,720
Re: Transmission Rebuild about to begin
I agree completely here... I rebuilt the gas gauge a while ago and the available parts could have come out of a cracker jack box compared to the original equipment.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2012, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,720
Re: Transmission Rebuild about to begin
great advise above!
it may seen obvious but be sure to check the oil for metallic chips of any sort... also be super sure to install the bearing grease cup between the transmission and drive line...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2012, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,032
Re: Gas float adjustment
We just did a gas gauge clinic in our club... Al's is correct to my knowledge too, when the F is pegged at the top of the tank and in the center of the window, with a relatively straight float rod...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-06-2012, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,810
Re: noisy lifter, what to do?
I agree, I'm just looking to get the really noisy lifter to make the "regular" amount of noise like the rest of 'em!
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