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Bob Bidonde · 12-18-2023, 08:14 AM

The cold weather causes some new noises. These are the ones I notice in my "A":
> Speedometer cable howls until it warms up. The howling is from the inner cable rubbing on the outer housing caused by over-zealous-greasing the drive gear, so the grease congeals inside the cable;
> Louder valve clatter when the engine is cold;
> New rattles in both rear fenders where they attach to the body;
> Gear grinding from very cold transmission oil;
> My teeth chattering from the car bucking because I did not warm it up enough before driving away.

nkaminar · 12-18-2023, 08:45 AM

Bob, Is it cold in NY? Cold here in North Carolina. Forecast 17 degrees Wednesday morning.

Regarding new noises, a few around the dinner table on Christmas day. Especially from us old persons.

WHN · 12-18-2023, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

The cold weather causes some new noises. These are the ones I notice in my "A":
> Speedometer cable howls until it warms up. The howling is from the inner cable rubbing on the outer housing caused by over-zealous-greasing the drive gear, so the grease congeals inside the cable;
> Louder valve clatter when the engine is cold;
> New rattles in both rear fenders where they attach to the body;
> Gear grinding from very cold transmission oil;
> My teeth chattering from the car bucking because I did not warm it up enough before driving away.

I guess as with us old guys, all Model A’s have the same aches and pains.

Happy Holidays!

Banditorama · 12-18-2023, 11:12 AM

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I've been chasing down all the noises and rattles in mine. I think a slight rattle in my hood that goes off when you hit a bump is the last one left. But with the cold temps recently its gone away.

I've got my high-tech radiator cardboard cover dialed in to where it warms up quick and stays right at 170f. I don't have one of those manifold heaters, but I can sure feel the engine heat coming through the floorboards when I'm going down the road. I might not like the cold, but this car seems to love it.

12-18-2023, 08:14 AM	#1
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,472	Tis The Season For New Noises The cold weather causes some new noises. These are the ones I notice in my "A": > Speedometer cable howls until it warms up. The howling is from the inner cable rubbing on the outer housing caused by over-zealous-greasing the drive gear, so the grease congeals inside the cable; > Louder valve clatter when the engine is cold; > New rattles in both rear fenders where they attach to the body; > Gear grinding from very cold transmission oil; > My teeth chattering from the car bucking because I did not warm it up enough before driving away. __________________ Bob Bidonde

12-18-2023, 08:45 AM	#2
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,900	Re: Tis The Season For New Noises Bob, Is it cold in NY? Cold here in North Carolina. Forecast 17 degrees Wednesday morning. Regarding new noises, a few around the dinner table on Christmas day. Especially from us old persons. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past. Last edited by nkaminar; 12-18-2023 at 08:52 AM.

12-18-2023, 11:12 AM	#4
Banditorama Senior Member Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 146	Re: Tis The Season For New Noises Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've been chasing down all the noises and rattles in mine. I think a slight rattle in my hood that goes off when you hit a bump is the last one left. But with the cold temps recently its gone away. I've got my high-tech radiator cardboard cover dialed in to where it warms up quick and stays right at 170f. I don't have one of those manifold heaters, but I can sure feel the engine heat coming through the floorboards when I'm going down the road. I might not like the cold, but this car seems to love it.