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    1931 12 volt Model A ignition issue

    Google NuRex ,a lot of information is available. Don’t buy the automatic spark advance,not needed if you use your spark advance lever Don S
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    1931 12 volt Model A ignition issue

    Sorry I should have mentioned that my car is also on 12 volts. Don S
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    1931 12 volt Model A ignition issue

    Your distributor has a Nu Rex system in it .The rotor in your picture is very distinct. I have a complete set with 2 modules if you are interested. I had it in my car for a few months, worked fine , but we were going on a long tour , so I put the original points , condenser back in . My worry...
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    Fender Skirts

    Thanks Steve for showing my pictures ,I made the skirts during Covid , just because A friend said Model A’s never had them , and I wanted a challenge. By the way ,my wife of 67 years doesn’t like them either, I put them on for car shows for fun,a lot of people thought they were an accessory way...
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    Fender Skirts

    Steve , if you send me your email address I will send a picture that you can post. I have not had any success with picture posting. Don S
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    Fender Skirts

    I have them,I made them during Covid just to prove it can be done . Pm me your email, I will send you a picture , DON S
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    Engine fails out if very hot

    Preventing the intake manifold heat from the carburetor , can be helped with a micarta ( fenolic resin)spacer with a copper gasket on both sides . I made the micarta spacer from 3/16” sheet. I have laser checked both the intake manifold and carburetor after a run ,the intake manifold averaged...
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    5 bearing cam worth anything?

    Jim picture of my cam
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    Voltmeter

    Bob , thanks for your information. Any chance you could do a sketch for me to help understand ,with part numbers that may be needed. Modern electrical stuff jargon is not my strong suit Don S
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    Voltmeter

    Bob, thanks for the info, could you provide a sketch of how this works, plus part numbers for the parts mentioned ? Modern electrical stuff is not my forte Don S
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    Voltmeter

    Nkaminar and Willh good suggestions, nkaminar , the condenser would be on the hot line like a fuse ? I will have my alternator checked for voltage spikes Thanks Don S
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    Voltmeter

    400A , not much choice unless you are a hot rodder . I wanted a 2” dia. Gauge with a black face , to match my temp gauge . Lots of larger more fancy ones ,but not suitable. Also I don’t buy anything on line . Don S
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    Voltmeter

    My voltmeter quit for the second time in a year , I got a new one today , but I am wondering if there should be a voltage controller of some sort to prevent voltage spikes , if that is what is causing the meters to fail ? I am using an alternator, but have done for many years with no issues...
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    My 31 Ford model A

    Thanks Hammer Don S
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    My 31 Ford model A

    Thanks Glenn for helping with the posting of my pictures. Very much appreciated Don S
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