Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2017, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 5
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Roadster Top Colors
Hello Guys!
I need to replace the top on my 1931 Model A Roadster. I'm trying to figure out what the period appropriate color is for it
Anyone know where I can find out what it is?
Coach...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-09-2017, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
Re: 31 Roadster - Won't Restart / No Spark
Guys - Just wanted to circle back on the final issue. It ended up being that the ignition cable was all the way in and shorting out. In retrospect.... I had undone the dash plate to rebuild the gas...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2017, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Re: Stripped Distributor Cam Screw
Thanks for the offer Bill! All of this is certainly a learning experience and something that will get passed along to the next generation!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2017, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2017, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2017, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Stripped Distributor Cam Screw
I'm trying to losen the distributor cam screw and set the timing but the screw will not lose and is beginning to strip. I've got it soaking in WD40 but figured I would ask if anyone has experienced...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2017, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
Re: 31 Roadster - Won't Restart / No Spark
I have checked everything between the switch and the points and everything had 6v until I got to the points. I'm leery about taking the top plate off because I'm assuming I'll have to re-time it? I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2017, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
Re: 31 Roadster - Won't Restart / No Spark
I did some testing according to Patrick and the manual and everything has 6v until I got to the points. I put paper to hold points open and couldn't find voltage. Condenser?? The condenser wire...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2017, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
Re: 31 Roadster - Won't Restart / No Spark
Thanks for the good info. It is still a 6v posative ground. The last time this happened I noticed that there was no movement on the ammeter and no spark. A few days later I went out to check spark...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2017, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,202
31 Roadster - Won't Restart / No Spark
I drove my 31 Roadster to a family house for about 15-minutes and ran fine. I shut it off and it sat for about an hour. When I got back in the restart was hard and stalled out. I've got fuel and air...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2016, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,504
Re: are all 16in ford wire wheels the same?
I have a set of 1935 Ford 16" Rims & Tires that I took off my 1931 Model A Roadster. They have the five stud pattern. I went the opposite way and put on 19" rims to keep it original but the 16's dI'd...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2015, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,534
Re: Battery Tender
I never used one in the past for any of my stored cars and always had issues starting them later. I would end up replacing the battery sooner than necessary. Ugh! I now use battery tenders on all my...
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