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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-16-2024, 12:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,184
Posted By Bill G
Re: White wall tires

I don't think there is a fashion trend within the Model A community when it comes to white walls. As others have said, you either like them or not. I think if there is a trend, it would be to not...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2024, 05:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 791
Posted By Bill G
Re: Flow testing a carb

Basically, yes. The main jet. That's the one that makes the most difference.

However, If any of them are plugged with crud, then any of them plugged will make a difference.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 791
Posted By Bill G
Re: Flow testing a carb

Swapping out jets to get a well running car might just be easier and take less time than flow testing them.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,865
Posted By Bill G
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style

55A 29 Tudor. It's what I have, and it's what I like.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2024, 09:03 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,137
Posted By Bill G
Re: List of Reproduction "A" Parts That Don't Work

If not already mentioned, the instrument panel for 28/29 oval speedo. Without wallowing out holes, I can only get three screws to fit. Besides that, they are not the original duller finish.. Then...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-08-2024, 04:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,137
Posted By Bill G
Re: List of Reproduction "A" Parts That Don't Work

I always say that the repo parts "Almost fit" That's what I tell my wife when it takes hours to fit and rework a part that you'd expect to drop right in.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 924
Posted By Bill G
Re: bad ammeter effect

Not just a gauge. It is an integral part of the whole circuit. A bad ammeter can most definitely effect how a car runs. On a 30, everything except the starter motor itself goes through the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-26-2024, 11:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 791
Posted By Bill G
Re: Pressure Plate Fingers

Paul's clutch adjusting method does not use the tool, but instead uses a caliper. That method sets the fingers to be exactly the same but with the clutch having no pre-load tension on the springs by...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,238
Posted By Bill G
Re: pulling engine?

Older housing.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,684
Posted By Bill G
Re: distributor drop in problem

With the radiator in place, there is not much clearance to get a wrench in and around the big nut. You could always crank it with the starter too....


Walla Walla and Dayton are great places,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,238
Posted By Bill G
Re: pulling engine?

If it is just an engine issue, I leave the transmission in and only pull the engine. Why create more work. In my opinion, it is a lot easier to get the engine back in and aim the transmission input...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2024, 06:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,684
Posted By Bill G
Re: distributor drop in problem

Do you not have a hand crank? It cranks clockwise (looking from the front) and fits inside that large nut. You can put the car in neutral and crank away.


You also realize that you will need to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By Bill G
Re: New wires for 41' 6 volt

Heavier gauge wire never hurts anything. Sometimes harder to work with, but often worth it. Soldered ends are also always better than crimped, especially on those wires that carry heavy current...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-28-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,060
Posted By Bill G
Re: 20-0-20 amp meter

Even though the alternator is capable of 37 amps, it won't be running at that rate rarely, if ever.



How much of a load do you currently have? With the car motor turned off, turn on...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-27-2023, 10:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 876
Posted By Bill G
Re: Headlight power wires ground continuity

Stock Model A headlight wires were black/red = low beam; black/green = high beam.


Check to make sure not reversed. However, from my experience 32 and 50 cp can be hard to tell the difference...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-25-2023, 10:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 876
Posted By Bill G
Re: Headlight power wires ground continuity

In a stock headlight system, there is the socket that the bulb twists into and the socket at the base of the headlight bucket. Both of these sockets have small spring-loaded pads that come into...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-25-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,381
Posted By Bill G
Re: Shout out for Randy Gross!

Randy Gross is a class act.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-06-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,365
Posted By Bill G
Re: Parasitic Drain?

The Nu-Rex alternator I have is basically a 10si, but probably made in China or somewhere else. It's parasitic draw is so slight, I have left the car with the shut-off switch on for weeks and not...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-06-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,930
Posted By Bill G
Re: Poll Re Driving Original Model "A"

I voted yes. The one thing that I was hesitant about were turn signals, but I drove ours quite a while before equipping it with turn signals and a right-hand tail light. I live in a mainly rural...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-03-2023, 06:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,185
Posted By Bill G
Re: 12 conversion

If 6 volt batteries ever become unavailable, I might consider changing over, but even in my small city, there are several places to get them.

6 volt cars crank slower than what we are used to in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-02-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,262
Posted By Bill G
Re: Starter Not Working (Just Humming)

Exactly! I saw all the posts talking about jammed Bendix, but if it is humming that tells me that the starter armature is turning. If it were jammed, it would not. It should be able to be removed...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-21-2023, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 858
Posted By Bill G
Re: horn light switch play

Yep, the Tyree Harris harness is perfecto.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-18-2023, 10:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,895
Posted By Bill G
Re: help dowshift 3rd to 2nd

Yeah, I tried it a couple of times, but one has to be careful with that. I double clutch out of precaution.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-18-2023, 10:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,895
Posted By Bill G
Re: help dowshift 3rd to 2nd

Yes, clutch out.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-18-2023, 01:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,895
Posted By Bill G
Re: help dowshift 3rd to 2nd

Double clutch yes. That's what it takes, since these are not synchro transmissions and they are straight-cut gears.



I might add to the "rev the motor" --- Rev it to about the RPM's that the...
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