Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2018, 05:37 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2018, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,595
New Battery
It is time to replace my 6 volt battery on my Model A.
What is your reccomendation? The one I currently have was bought off the shelf from AutoZone 7 years ago.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2018, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,092
Re: advice
There was a small leak from one of the hose clamps.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2018, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,092
Follow up
So, I let it sit for nearly 48 hours at above freezing temps. Only a dribble of water ever came out.
I filled it with some warm water. It took approximately 3 gallons. I cranked it and it ran far...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2018, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,092
Re: advice
Yeah, last spring I had a leaky radiator and had put water in it while checking out the repair. Then, of course life got in the way and I forgot all about it.
After a day and a half of a nice...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2018, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,092
advice
I've got a 29 roadster pickup.
I'm afraid I screwed up and forgot to winterize the thing. Yes, I'm an idiot.
We've had below freezing temps here for the last two weeks.
I realized my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2013, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 11,913
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2013, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,341
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2013, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,829
Re: gas gauge
a little filing or sanding on the aluminum tool will help it fit better.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2013, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,872
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2013, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,545
Re: GAV knob
Yeah, the point of this post was simply to ID the issue. I'd looked up GAV stuff previously and most of the advice suggesting making that spring clip tighter.... no one suggested that the knob might...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2013, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,545
GAV knob
This is one of those things where you feel stupid later when you realize what you've overlooked...
My GAV knob would just vibrate all over the place... I could never set it, plus it didn't seem to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2013, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,237
Re: fords at carlise model a stuff
The last time I posted a question about Carlisle... I got no responses until the show was over...
I went to the spring Carlisle... mainly because this year I'm living about a block away. There was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2013, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,187
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2013, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,629
Re: Condensewr question
I don't think that is the one he is talking about... this one is a thick fiber washer that Brattons says goes with the copper screw when mounting the condenser. I picked one up based upon the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2013, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,976
Re: My new ride!
put your photos on a photo hosting site, like photobucket... then insert the IMG code from the picture into the text of the post... that way you'll get big photos, and not have problems with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2013, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,113
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2013, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,965
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2013, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,965
Re: Engine still won't start....
Ok, so now you've narrowed it to the ignition system...
This would be easier if you had Les Andrews' trouble shooting guide...
1. Does the rotor spin?
2. Are the points opening and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2013, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,170
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2013, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,120
Re: Vin Number
It sounds like you have a replacement engine that is not original to the car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2013, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,601
Re: sparks around spark plugs...
So today, before I left for the week... I had to make a run to the Dump... so I loaded the stuff up in the Model A and headed out to give it a good run... it is about a 7 mile trip each way. Four of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2013, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 25,601
Re: sparks around spark plugs...
Ok, so... new plugs, new condenser, new coil... this is additive to the new distributor cap & cover and points...
cranked it up... same nonsense...
pulled the carb yet again... blew out...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2013, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 10,059
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2013, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 14,102
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