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    Timing Lever Insight

    I have a 1928. I am currently running everything to stock specs. With the timing advance arm disconnected there is a range of 11 "clicks" on the stearing column lever With the timing arm connected there is a range of 5 "clicks" Meaning, when it is all the way up, I have just 5 clicks down...
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    Manifold Replacement

    Good input. I appreciate you all.
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    Manifold Replacement

    I developed an exhaust leak on the manifold. I am fortunate enough to have a new one available. So it is a complete replacement, intake and exhaust. The studs came out of the block on removal and the intake mounting bolts just sheard off. I ordered some new studs, but it seems that the...
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    Care and Feeding of Trico Vacuum Wipers

    My wiper was not working, so I followed the lubrication advice and it is moving now. My question is: Is the wiper suposed to continuously move? I am having to push the rod in to move it one way, and pull to move it back. Is that the way it is designed?
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    Sediment bowl filter

    I am looking for a 1928 cast bowl sediment rebuild kit or simply the screen filter. They are on national backorder from all the vendors I have checked. The car I rescued from storage filter was pretty rusted out and need replacement. If anyone has an extra it would really help me out.
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    Motometer Locking Cap

    ***sold***
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    Motometer Locking Cap

    ***SOLD*** Locking Cap Only - Cap is held on by two allen head machine screws with long brass nuts. Opens up so you can check and fill the water level. Gasket is no good and will need replaced. Inside diameter is 2"-3/8" You can pick it up from me local or you can have it shipped at your expense.
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    Model A Sold Mecum Auto Action

    I was watching last night and they sold a boat load of Model A hot rods from a guys collection. I believe this one sold for $200k
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    3D Model

    I got a 3D printer and started messing around. I found a model online, printed it, painted it and put it together. It is my first 3D printed project. It's not perfect, but it was fun to do. Something to put on my desk at work. <a href="https://ibb.co/QMw9jjC"><img...
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    2nd Gear

    Thank you all for sharing your knowledge. It looks like I have a(nother) project. I will try and keep you posted.
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    2nd Gear

    So I finally got my '28 coupe titled, registered and legal for the road. I took it for it's first ride outside the parking lot. Just around town low speed. One thing I observered is second gear with a louder than usual whine. Also as it wound up it would push itself out of gear. I was just...
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    Electrify

    Oops...Thanks
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    Electrify

    Don't crucify me too bad for this, I am only curious. Has anyone done or know of a project to convert a Model A to electric?
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    Vin

    I am curious, Where is the VIN, that is on your title, referenced from?
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    How much is too much

    Sounds like a fix to me.
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