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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-10-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,830
Posted By sinbad339
Re: Re-Stamping Engine Number / Frame Number

I bought my '30 Sport Coupe from New York, and it didn't have a title as New York doesn't title cars as old as this. To register it in Ohio, I had to show the VIN number to the DMV, which meant...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-15-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 24
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Views: 3,338
Posted By sinbad339
Re: ???

You, as the driver in the car, see the lights come on, and illuminate things in front of you. An observer on the airstrip doesn't see the lights come on, or any illumination.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-08-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,024
Posted By sinbad339
Re: And so it is Christmas

Last year we had a warm day on Dec. 10th, so we went out and brought home our cut tree in the Sport Coupe. That's a photo of the car parked on the town square in Painesville, OH all decorated for...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-31-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 906
Posted By sinbad339
Re: Double venturi caburetor.

Sorry if this hijacks the thread, but is there any difference in value between a dual and single venturi carb?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-06-2022, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,090
Posted By sinbad339
Re: OL Reading on a 28 truck

"OL" on a modern meter typically indicates "Over Load" or "Out of Range". Be sure that if this is a multi-meter, that the DC Voltage mode is selected. Next, if it is not auto-ranging, set the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-03-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,232
Posted By sinbad339
Re: marine vs car battery?

Back when I owned a sail boat, the marine batteries were always more expensive, and were characterized as "deep discharge" batteries. The idea was that they could supply the electrical needs on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-29-2021, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,267
Posted By sinbad339
Re: Walter Thornton Oct 29th, 1929

Found a colorized version here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/HistoryPorn/comments/lg9eow/bankrupt_investor_walter_thornton_tries_to_sell/
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-19-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,043
Posted By sinbad339
Re: Gas gauge gasket disintegrated

This is the reason I try to only use 100% gasoline (no ethanol). The alcohol dissolves the cork.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-30-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,923
Posted By sinbad339
Re: Never been this old before!

Happy Birthday Wayne!. Yes, getting old can be a pita, but it beats the alternative.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-05-2021, 07:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,046
Posted By sinbad339
Re: How to remove ethanol from gasoline.

Note that he added water to his "petrol", not ethanol. For a gasoline/ethanol mixture, there is no separation. Only if this mix is contaminated with water will it separate; this is known as Phase...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-25-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,054
Posted By sinbad339
Re: Oh man. Now I can’t even get my A to start or make a noise.

AAzz44, I'm not sure that I'm clear about what you're describing. You say that the car won't "turn over", but later say that "engine will crank by hand but I have never been able to turn it over by...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2021, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,494
Posted By sinbad339
Re: Waxing a Canvas Top on Cabriolet 68B

Based on the recommendation of a club member who owns a Sport Coupe (as I do), I bought this:...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,182
Posted By sinbad339
Re: What am I missing? 1930 Model A

Maybe I'm missing something, but because the crankshaft makes two revolutions for one four-stroke-cycle, the dimple will indeed indicate TDC on both compression and exhaust stroke. 180 degrees off...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-01-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,828
Posted By sinbad339
Re: I'm in deep doo-doo

Here's an alternative some have used...

https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=150569
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-26-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,965
Posted By sinbad339
Re: Power At Rear Wheels

There are crankshaft hp/torque tables for a stock Model A engine and engines with different mods at https://www.modelaparts.net/dynosheets.htm/dynosheets.html
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-20-2020, 01:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,989
Posted By sinbad339
Re: Most Difficult Restoration Tasks

Now you're scaring me. I was thinking about replacing my top this winter. I've looked online for info/videos about a Sport Coupe Top install, but haven't found much. Can you elaborate on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-26-2020, 08:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,228
Posted By sinbad339
Re: Brake switch issues

I had an issue a couple of years ago where the actuating rod was mis-aligned and would pop past the switch actuator and hang up. I was able to bend the rod (very soft) to get it to align, and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2019, 09:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,957
Posted By sinbad339
Re: 30w oil

I use Shell Rotella 30W diesel oil; the previousowner mentioned that the zinc in the oil helps with the babbit bearings.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-12-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,035
Posted By sinbad339
Re: Touring with other Model A's - How does your club communicate

Does anybody use the FRS (Family Radio Service) radios? They're inexpensive, have decent range, and are simple hand-held walkie-talkie type devices.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-25-2018, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,654
Posted By sinbad339
Re: Sport Coupe Rear Window won't stay up

You may be thinking of the "lift-a-dot" fasteners. On these, the part on the window is a simple grommet type ring; no spring or anything. The stud part has a spring and a hook that retracts when...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-25-2018, 07:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,654
Posted By sinbad339
Re: Sport Coupe Rear Window won't stay up

Thanks all for the replies. To replace the studs, I think some (most?) of the top has to come apart to get the straps into the anvil tool to secure new studs. I'll take a look to see if the springs...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-24-2018, 08:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,654
Posted By sinbad339
Sport Coupe Rear Window won't stay up

I have a '30 Sport Coupe, and have a list of things to do during our northern Ohio winter. One issue I'd like to fix has to do with the rear window. When I "secure" the window flap up (during hot...
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