Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2016, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 17,776
Re: Tire reviews
I put them on my 30 Town Sedan last year, they ride and handle fine in my opinion, and look nice too.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2016, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,125
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2016, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 15,019
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2016, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,800
Re: My first attempt at MIG welding on my Model A
Aaron,
Keep up the good work on the A! My son is also a regional airline pilot, he worked for ExpressJet for two years and just started with Republic Airlines. I know all about the difficulties of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2015, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,759
Re: 2 Post Lift for garage
Forever, my Bend Pak is manufactured in China and is built like a tank. Some non-ALI certified lifts are not built nearly as heavy. As you probably know, unless you invest in a Mohawk lift you will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2015, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,759
Re: 2 Post Lift for garage
There are good reasons for both a two post lift and a four post, but worrying about a "flimsy frame" is certainly not a concern when using a two post. My Town Sedan is very solid on my Bend Pak two...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2015, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,509
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2015, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,359
Re: Generator thrown solder
Have heard of this happening on late '50s cars, which were capable of sustained high speeds on the new interstate highways of the day.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2015, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 117
Views: 23,415
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2015, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,962
Re: Tire Pressure
Terry, the MS stands for Monitoring System. This system is calibrated to the pressure stated in the door jamb, with a tolerance of three or four pounds over or under, and if you set the pressure much...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2015, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 7,409
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2015, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,877
Re: New Shop is coming along.
Without a doubt Mohawk is the best if price is of no consideration, but he certainly doesn't need a Mohawk for hobby car work. Most dealerships and independents don't even put that kind of investment...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2015, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,877
Re: New Shop is coming along.
Hi Wick, congratulations on your recent retirement and new garage project! I built my 40x56 hobby garage with lift 5 years ago, and would like to offer a few suggestions regarding the lift purchase:...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2015, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,466
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2015, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,466
Re: Exhaust smell in car during driving
Could be crankcase vapors from the oil filler breather. I also own a 1958 car and the crankcase fumes from this pre-PCV valve and other emission controls car are really strong. Just how it was back...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2015, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,139
Re: Intermix Speedo-Cable?
Bob, what company manufactured your speedo? My April 1930 Town Sedan has a Northeast oval speedo without a trip odometer and I am having trouble finding a cable for it. The speedometer housing ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2015, 04:50 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 27,340
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2015, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,053
Speedometer Cable question
I'm replacing my speedometer cable and have run into a problem....1930 Town Sedan with an oval Northeast speedo. The threads on my new cable on the speedometer end are male threads, but my Northeast...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2015, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,424
Re: New tires
mhsprecher, Your wheels look great on that Town Sedan. Could you give me the code for the Straw color please? I'd like to go with this for my Town Sedan as well.
Thanks,
Mark
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2015, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,855
Re: Spark lever question
I would first check to make sure the lever travel equals full travel of the distributor plate from fully retarded to fully advanced. If your car is a 30 or 31, the steering shaft can be rotated to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2015, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,823
Re: shimming engine bearings
Mike, that makes perfect sense, an no, I didn't do this or even think of this when I adjusted mine. Would have been easy to do too as I have a 2 post lift and tripod in my shop. Thanks for the tip!...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2015, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,823
Re: shimming engine bearings
PC/SR, on my initial Plastigage reading, I believe I had more than .003" clearance at all bearings, as the plastic did not 'spread' at all, using Plastigage with a .001-.003" range. I removed a .003"...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2015, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 10,718
Re: Model A on lift
Brent is right on the car being supported by the axles. Notice the car is at normal ride height and the suspension is not extended like it would be if it was lifted by the frame.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2015, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,823
Re: shimming engine bearings
Just last week I adjusted mine as well, on my 38,000 mile 30 Town Sedan. All three mains were shimmed with .006" on each side and I had a knock at fast idle, and measured .003"+ with Plastigage on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2015, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,353
Re: Marvel carb
Renner's Corner also sells parts for these carbs. I have one on my Town Sedan.
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