Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 655
Re: engine slows when advance timing
I have a Nurex timing tool but have better luck using a screwdriver and setting the time. Most members of our club swear by them but I wasn't as impressed.
It does sound like your timing is too...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 714
Re: Engine Number
Luckily so far where I live in Va, the numbers aren't even checked. I guess they assume you're smart enough to confirm your self or you risk never being able to get rid of it if someone more...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 715
Re: Florida Drivers
Way back when I was a bit more flexible, I had to do the same thing when I was in my MG Midget. Only wrecked 1 and no other car was near me...🙄
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 386
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 386
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 985
Re: A newbie needs help!
We have a couple of members of our local club that have letter sets that are very close to original style. When someone has to change engines then that person can file off the old numbers and stamp...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,835
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,154
Re: What did he do?
Not quite my taste but different strokes for different folks. I saw a wood bodied A in Hemmings a couple of weeks ago. Struck me the same way, more tacky than anything. Both cars have had lots of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,348
Re: LED headlight bulbs
I have the focused LED headlights in both of my cars. They are much better than original and I haven't had issues with oncoming traffic blinking at me for being too bright. I did turn the generator...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2024, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 2,940
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style
I have 1 of my favorites, 1928 Fordor Leatherback. The other one that I really like is the 28-29 Phaeton. I've always been partial to the early A's vs the 30-31's.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2024, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,074
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2024, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,074
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2024, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,074
Re: Synthetic oil in a Model A
Thanks for the discussion guys! My dad was very old school and believed that it came with 30W, so that's what they use now. I have talked with members of our club and like here, everyone has their...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2024, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 646
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2024, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,074
Re: Synthetic oil in a Model A
Thanks Joe K and PS. I have had no experience with older cars and synthetic oil. It's nice to know that I'm not doing harm! Engines are way to expensive to experiment with so that's why I am asking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2024, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,074
Re: Synthetic oil in a Model A
Back in the 70's I worked in a service station. We sold a cheap "reprocessed " oil that was basically used oil that had been filtered several times and repackaged. That's probably what you used in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2024, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,074
Re: Synthetic oil in a Model A
Thanks for the advice stickshift. I've heard different recommendations too and thought I would get an idea what the Barn experts used!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2024, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,074
Re: Synthetic oil in a Model A
Thanks Synchro. I haven't heard that but I was losing enough out the rear main anyway. That's why I have the pan off. Hoping to at least slow down the drip!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2024, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,074
Re: Synthetic oil in a Model A
Thanks Jim! I wasn't sure if it would affect poured bearings. I couldn't think of anything else it may bother. Since I use synthetic in my everyday cars I always have it on hand. I have to make a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2024, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,074
Synthetic oil in a Model A
I'm sure there is a thread on this somewhere but I haven't found it. Was wondering if anyone uses synthetic oil in their A's. Is there any advantages? I have a B model engine that I have apart to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2023, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,918
Re: Powder Coating Guns?
I had the wheels on my Tudor powder coated about 3 years ago. The cost was $125/wheel and they still look great. I'm not sure I could have gotten as nice a paint job as the powder coating is with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2023, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 891
Re: Header wrap or Jet Hot or ceramic coating
I have 2 A's, 1 with an original manifold and 1 with a ceramic coated one. If I idle them for the same amount of time the ceramic one is definitely slower to heat up. Once they are both at running...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2023, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,739
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2023, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 15,539
Re: Stock Model A 1/4 mile time?
Paul Shinn just posted a video on YouTube about this very thing. I haven't watched it yet so I don't know the results. The link is below.
https://youtu.be/pefSVuL3WpQ?si=DZfA6rFot3RQuxzA
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2023, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,930
Re: Diagram to make terminal box switchable
Thanks for everyone's input! I was able to work on it this weekend and got it taken care of! Everything works fine and the gauge is cut off by the switch, which is what I was hoping for. Next step...
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