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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 10:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 156
Posted By katy
Babbit replacement

Would modern "no lead" plumbing solder work for babbit bearing repairs? Can't find new babbit locally.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 09:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 184
Posted By katy
Re: Dropping the oil pan

Oil? Use modern 10-30.
Suggest that you tie the pan gasket to the pan with light weight thread, cut it and pull it out when the pan is in place.
Ed suggested gasket sealer on the gasket, I never...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 04:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 403
Posted By katy
Re: Clutch Plate Bolt question

oldspert, thanks for the correction.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 09:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 403
Posted By katy
Re: Clutch Plate Bolt question

The flywheel is cast iron, so it is easily stripped if the bolt is over tightened.

If installing a Helicoil or similar insert use the pressure plate for an alignment guide when drilling.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 908
Posted By katy
Re: Idle Mixture Screw

Put a length of "wiper hose" on the wiper motor, suck on the other end.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 306
Posted By katy
Re: Victoria body drop

Looks like a tool tray to me, probably has fasteners along w/tools.
Protective cover on the steering wheel?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-14-2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 660
Posted By katy
Re: Fuse size

The horn power comes right off the cutout, doesn't go through the fuse unless the engine is off.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-13-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 970
Posted By katy
Re: New Coupe

"Go slow and get finished sooner." (old Mexican saying)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-13-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,347
Posted By katy
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?

Swap # 4 plug around w/another plug, drive it around for a while then check the plug that is in #4 and also the plug that was previously in #4.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-10-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 580
Posted By katy
Re: Temperature Gauge Issue

Contact Rex-A-Co

Alternately, here's a link on how to repair your gauge:

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/capillary-tube-replacement.1043778/
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-09-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 384
Posted By katy
Re: Ben franklin Parkway Philadelphia

Notice the dirigible in the background.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-09-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 577
Posted By katy
Re: Lifting 30 Tudor body

What exactly needs welding? Maybe you don't need to lift the body.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-09-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By katy
Re: Doodlebug Granny

Good one, thanks.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-09-2024, 08:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,452
Posted By katy
Re: Cleaning the radiator

Yes, if the engine is stopped, if it's still running water can be added slowly. Old school trick, (been there, done that).
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-09-2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 681
Posted By katy
Re: Water Pump Options

Tighten the packing nut slowly when the engine is running, not when it's stopped.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-08-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,610
Posted By katy
Re: Steering Wheel Slop

Did you check the king pins for slop?
Are the U bolts that hold the front spring to the frame tight?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-08-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,751
Posted By katy
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-08-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,452
Posted By katy
Re: Cleaning the radiator

Diastole, does your A have a thermostat? Usually mounted in the upper radiator hose, sometimes in an aftermarket "thermostat housing, water outlet" installed on top of the head instead of the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-05-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,739
Posted By katy
Re: Sticking valves?

What engine?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-02-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,640
Posted By katy
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-01-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,640
Posted By katy
Re: V8 Clutch in Model A: Something is not right

How thick was each stack of washers?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-01-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 502
Posted By katy
Re: Cling adaptor

Got a picture of the clutch linkage?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-25-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,041
Posted By katy
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-25-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 948
Posted By katy
Re: Side Water Outlet

Ditto

BTW, It's a water INLET, not An OUTLET, which is on the top of the head.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-24-2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 979
Posted By katy
Re: Connecting Rods Hitting Oil Pan Baffle?

What does the oil on the dipstick look like? If the rods were hitting the baffle there's a good chance that there's tiny metal particles in the oil and it should be replaced. Probably a good idea to...
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