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    tell a Model A related story

    Love this story. My timing gear failed in the same way a month ago. Should be back on the road shortly.
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    timing gear question

    Here's a photo of my destroyed fiber timing gear.
  3. Billy 1931 Model A

    timing gear question

    Took the valve cover off. When I turn the crankshaft, the cam doesn’t turn, so the distributor doesn’t turn. It seems either the cam timing gear and/or the crankshaft timing gear is busted, right? Also, copper gaskets or graphite?
  4. Billy 1931 Model A

    glass fuel sediment bowl

    My A was running fine, and then just stopped. When I look at the glass fuel sediment bowl, the liquid in there has the color of water. Gasoline has the color of apple juice, doesn't it? Has my engine stopped because the fuel being delivered is actually water? What would you do?
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    winter lay-up

    My A will spend the winter in an unheated garage in Connecticut. How do I prepare her for the winter lay-up? I think my radiator is full of water not antifreeze. How do I drain the radiator and block? What else should I do?
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    Hershey...How was it??????

    As a first time attendee, To me it seemed extraordinary. I started with a visit to the museum which was awesome. The flea market was great. The Friday show cars were gorgeous. I searched for and was lucky to find Paul Shinn, what a nice guy. MAFCA Had a tent but it was not listed in the...
  7. Billy 1931 Model A

    fuel tank capacity

    Almost had a dangerous situation today. Took the A for a ride and the fuel was approaching less than ¼. Stopped and filled it with over 7 gallons. Oops, I could see the fuel liquid behind the fuel gauge window, and the fuel was leaking out of the little octagonal fitting surrounding the fuel...
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    Wantaugh NY event June 8

    Is the Wantagh NY Model A event June 8 going to happen? What other Model A events are in the NY metro area this summer?
  9. Billy 1931 Model A

    flags for front bumper

    Where can I buy the handsome little mounting for the front center bumper for three small American flags? Flags spread out 10:00 noon 2:00?
  10. Billy 1931 Model A

    Ezra Meeker

    Dave, since you live in New Jersey and I live in Connecticut, where can I find model A tours and events in our area?
  11. Billy 1931 Model A

    Connecticut, New York area

    Are there many Model A events near me? (Fairfield County, CT).
  12. Billy 1931 Model A

    Serial numbers

    Perhaps you can help me: I think my car is a 1931 roadster 40B. It has cowl lights and a rear mounted spare. But the serial number stamped on the engine is A2650230, which would indicate the engine was manufactured in November 1929. The serial number stamped on the frame is not visible...
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    roadster top boot tie down

    Thanks you all are so helpful. I re-discovered the straps- they weren't lost after all. My beautiful green car was the star of the Saint Patty's day parade in Greenwich CT a couple days ago. Brought a smile to many faces young and old.
  14. Billy 1931 Model A

    roadster top boot tie down

    Where can I find the straps and hardware to tie down the boot covering my roadster top? Please see the two straps in the photo. Love this car.
  15. Billy 1931 Model A

    wobbling at low speeds

    My Roadster has a wobble around 20 MPH, which goes away at higher and lower speeds. It also goes away when I steer a bit left or right. There's a bit of play in the steering wheel. Does this sound like a steering adjustment is needed, or is this simply how a 90 year old car behaves...
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