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    Smell in car during driving

    Hi Bill; I once drove all the way to the Grand Rapids convention with a smell I couldn't place and never located it untril I got home. The problem turned out to be a bad conection at the high tension wire in the coil. This with a round trip of about 650 miles...
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    Anti freeze

    Hi Guys i WORKED IN THE REFRIGERATION GAME FOR OVER 20 YEARS. MY PARTNER AND I EXPERIMENTED ONE TIME AND MIXED ETHYLINE GLYCOL ANTIFREEZE AT 10% WITH WATER AND USING R22,( WHICH HAS A FREEZING POINT OF -40 DEGREES F.) ,THE MIXTURE GOT A LITTLE THICK BUT NEVER SOLIDIFIED AT -40F . WITH THIS...
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    clutch and gear problems

    I think you've got a multidisc clutch...take a look in the inspection plate.... Bob F in cold Ontario!!
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    Multiple Disc Clutch

    Can anyone tell me how to disassemble and overhaul an Early Model A Multiple Disc clutch? Many thanks in advance... Bob F
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    radistor shell id please

    !928/29...Bob F
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    Curious question on alternators

    Hi Guys; THe reason for an alternator is in MHOP is the Generator ,as with the model a ,is a constant amperage is produced regardless of the load and the battery can be cooked. The alternater produces the required amperage and no more. If Henry was alive today he would have installed the...
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    Rear axle nut

    YES; Bob F
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    Oil Blacken's Quickly?

    Gary; Heavy duty oil, sometimes known as detergent oil will turn dark with use as it keeps any dirt in suspension and is normal. Bob F
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    Me thinks I have a problem!!

    Fred; Get a new pitman arm...this unit is badly worn out and could be very dangerous to drive... Bob F
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    Unknown carburator

    It's a Model B, Zenith....Bob F
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    Oil Pan baffle question

    The only holes would be for the oilpump and the dipstick...Bob F
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    Bearing clearance

    Dick; Why are you getting in a p-----g contest on this subject when you're absolutly right. I use this method with great results as long as you have a round jounal...works with rods too! Bob F
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    Short Pitman Arm Problems

    Bruce; I had the same problem and I didn't like the handling. I reinstalled the original pitman arm...a little harder to steer but no more wandering . Old Henry had it right...Bob F
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    Wheel Torque

    I'm told 55F/P...Bob F
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    Any helpful tips for parade driving?

    Because car is running at slow RPMs leave the spark fully retarded (up)...Bob F
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