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12-18-2023, 08:14 AM | #1 |
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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.
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12-18-2023, 08:45 AM | #2 |
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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.
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12-18-2023, 10:39 AM | #3 | |
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Re: Tis The Season For New Noises
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I guess as with us old guys, all Model A’s have the same aches and pains. Happy Holidays! |
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12-18-2023, 11:12 AM | #4 |
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Re: Tis The Season For New Noises
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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. |
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