Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 834
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 834
Grease fitting on exhaust pipe
Back in the mid 60's I was a teenager that read a lot of Hot Rod magazines instead of studying at school. I remember reading about someone recommending in one of the magazines to drill and tap a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,808
Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
If the lug nut is still on the stud I would hold the nut with a wrench or visegrips and then drill the center with a 1/4 inch drill first and then go with a larger bit till it's gone.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 697
Re: Wind Wing installation
I've got a 1930 roadster pickup with wind wings that I could not keep tight. Someone on here years back said to drill holes through the clamps and glass and put a small screw through. Worked good...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2023, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 997
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2023, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 997
Turning the steering wheel from + to X position
What's the best way to reposition the steering wheel so I can see my speedometer. Do all steering wheels for 30 and 31's have a second keyway or do you have to make a nother one? Or is there...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2023, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,335
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2023, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 945
Re: Model A Delco Accessory
Could be a welder generator. When I was a kid my dad had a similar looking generator on an old engine that he used to electric weld with. I always thought it was an airplane generator. It wasn't a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2023, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,198
Re: Bushing Removal Tool
A good way to remove bushings and bearings is to heat the inside on one side only until red hot but do not melt. Wait until it cools and usably it can be slipped out with your fingers. When you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2023, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,984
Re: Starting a Road Trip to Alaska
Made that trip at least 20 times in the past with a 38 foot travel trailer in a 350 ford. Never had any trouble but always had plenty of fuel. I have a 120 gallon tank in the back of my truck. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2023, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,040
Re: A or B engine?
I went with the new Burtz engine and would never again rebuild an orginal engine. Have several thousand miles on it now and it runs better every time I drive it. I might consider a ring and valve...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2023, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,597
Re: Oil Bath air cleaner for the Model A
About 52 years ago I adapted an oil baith oil filter off of a 2 cylinder Wisconsion engine that I mounted to the fire wall and used a radiator hose to connect it to. I never could tell it had a flow...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2023, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,097
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2023, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 10,324
Reports on Burtz new engines
Wondering if the new Burtz engines were holding up as planed. What are the drawbacks if there is any? What's the fuel mileage with the orginal type zenith carb? Is there much vibration? Is there...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2023, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,342
Re: Squeaky Brakes
The old shop foreman for the Dodge dealership in my town told me that back in the 50's almost all Chrysler products had a problem with squeaky brakes. Chrysler sent out a work order to put one table...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2023, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,167
3-point seat belts in tudor
Has anyone installed 3-point seat belts in a tudor and if so how did they mount the top mount? It needs to be a strong mount.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2023, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,824
Re: Auto-Lite manifold heater
I have run manifold heaters for the last 55 years. I have had one that was a waffle stile that had a crack in the waffles and leaked a little exhaust in the car but the car had so many air leaks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2023, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,799
Re: Oil Filler Tube
Thanks everyone for the information. I'll make sure the baffels are turned right and use a sock till it stops slobbering.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2023, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,799
Oil Filler Tube
Just rebuilt engine and now it blows oil out the filler pipe when driving 50 mph. Ordered a oil breather set up to mount on filler pipe but just wondering what caused this problem when it didn't do...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2023, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,600
Re: Exhaust Manifold crack
I pulled what I thought was a good exhaust and intake manifold off and accidentally dropped it on the concrete and broke into about ten pieces. After getting over my mad spell I looked the pieces...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2023, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,014
Amp. meter replacement
Just bought a new amp meter and replaced it with the wiring same as on the old amp guage but shows discharge. I switched poles with the wires and now shows charge. I had it wired exactly the way...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2023, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,147
Re: 2 blade or 4 blade fan
I'm sure I'll go with the 2 blade then, I like them for the simple reason you can change the water pump with out pulling the radiator if you use the bolt set up instead of the original studs. I to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2023, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,147
2 blade or 4 blade fan
Getting read to change out the old engine for a new Burtz engine. I use a manifold heater in the winter and was quercous which one might blow more air. I've heard that the 2 blade done the most but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2023, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,106
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2023, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,482
Re: Rear Main Bearing Oil Flow Study
When I was 13 I had a model A strip-down, and all it had was radiator, engine, transmission, rear end and frame and wheels. Worn almost completely out. The back main got so bad it left a trail of...
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