Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2016, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,994
Re: Overheating
I have never checked my timing, I will ask a club member to help me out with that. I drive with the spark lever all the way down at all times. I will try to push it up 2/3 of the ways see how it runs
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2016, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,994
Re: Overheating
I have filled it lower that the drainage tube I know some will spill when the engine is hot, but the radiator is boiling after 30 min and steam is coming out of the radiator. It is the original...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2016, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,994
Overheating
I have a 31 tudor that I like to take out on the weekends, however when I drive it for about 30min or so around the city the water starts to boil out of the radiator through the little hose that runs...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2016, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,326
Re: Where to start
Update: I was able to check the battery and the battery was actually fully charge and in good shape. I then decided to move the cable that runs from the battery to the starter and the car turned on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2016, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,326
Re: Where to start
Thanks for all the advise I will check it on the weekend. I'll keep you guys posted
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2016, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,326
Where to start
I usually drive my 31 Tudor sedan every weekend around the neighborhood, a few weeks ago I was driving down the street and someone pulled up next to me to let me know that my car was throwing sparks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2016, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,108
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2016, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,108
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2016, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,108
Re: Mechanical Brakes
Hopefully the wife gets me the Les Andrews book for Valentines Day. I need to get it ASAP. Thanks for the info
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2016, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,108
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2016, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,108
Re: Mechanical Brakes
thanks for the motivation. Is there a manual that I can buy to make sure Im doing it right? I will pay Randy a visit since it is not to far from where I am at. I have heard good things about this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2016, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,304
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2016, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,304
Restoration shops in Southern California
Is there any restoration shops for model A's in southern California? I want to have some work done on my car, but are not sure where to get those repairs done. Does someone know of anyone doing the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2016, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,108
Mechanical Brakes
Any one know of a Mechanical Brake specialist that can rebuilt my brakes system? I live in Southern California Los Angeles County or San Bernardino County. Seems that there are not many resources out...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2016, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,559
Re: How to check my generator
Thanks Tom for all of your responses, I have learned so much from all of your explanations. thanks for taking the time to teach us about these beautiful cars so that we can keep them on the road...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2016, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,559
Re: How to check my generator
Thanks CHL didn't want to be the one to let him know that we are all learning and this will help the next person that is a rookie like me than comes to this problem.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2016, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,559
Re: How to check my generator
Bob if I understand this picture correctly EVR replaces the third brush? and if so where does the generator output terminal wire attach? Also where does the third brush wire attach? Would Tom happen...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2016, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,559
Re: How to check my generator
Thanks Mike, the reason I was only seeing two wires to the generator was because the previous owner attached the light wire with the horn wire so that only one wire connects to the generator.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2016, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,559
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2016, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,559
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2016, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,559
Re: How to check my generator
Hi tom
When you say "someone used the insulator on the ground brush instead of the output brush". I am not sure what that means? Can you explain, does that mean take the black wire and switch it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2016, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,559
Re: How to check my generator
Tom if I understand your regulator, it only used 2 brushes and the other one is replaced with something else you have? Please explain a little more since this is all new to me
Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2016, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,559
Re: How to check my generator
I took a few more pictures tom and would in turn the motor applying direct power to the black wire on pic 5.
I want to get it working properly, before I install the regulator. Still not sure what...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2016, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,559
Re: How to check my generator
The spring that you are talking about bob I'm guessing someone replaced it before with their own made spring and it was just loose and is missing the plastic cover to keep the spring leg in place
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2016, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 12,559
Re: How to check my generator
The only way I can get the motor to turn is if I put the power to the black cable without the yellow fitting on pic 5 directly
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