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    Problem starting

    I have a very odd thing going on with my A and hope someone here could help. I have a 1930 Coupe, rebuilt the carb about a year and half ago. Starts and runs great, I can drive it for hours with no problems. If I shut it off and leave it outside (it's been extremely hot and humid here)in the hot...
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    Door Check Bumpers

    Could someone please furnish me with a diagram or picture of the correct installation of door check bumpers and pads for a '30 closed cab coupe please? Doesn't show anything in the Les Andrews book.
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    Clutch question

    My clutch pedal goes down towards the floor approximately 1-2 inches before I shift. Is this correct? It shudders a little when I first pull out, but changes gears very smoothly. Only shudders at pull out no matter if I pull out in first or second gear. I'm just wondering if I need additional...
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    Zenith Carb Rebuild

    I am rebuilding a Zenith 1 carb. How far do you screw in the secondary well. Until it bottoms out, or even where the treads start?
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    Carb Rebuild

    I'm getting ready to do my first carb rebuild on a Zenith. What is a good overnight soaking solution that I could purchase at any parts store that would clean the carb but not damage the brass plugs? I don't plan on drilling and replacing the plugs.
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    1930 5 Window Deluxe Coupe for Sale

    1930 coupe, tools, xtra parts for sale I am parting with my 1930 5 window deluxe coupe. Car looks and drives good. No rust. Everything that is suppose to work works. Also have several spare parts and tools, all this included in the price of 15000.00 (firm). Car has new radiator, altenator...
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    Headlight/park light

    My headlight reflector has two sockets. The one at the top, a smaller socket for a park light I'm assuming, has been disconnected. My light switch has three positions, high, low and cowl lights. If I install the double socket headlight wiring from Snyders will the park light activate when I have...
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    Headlights

    I'm having trouble keeping all my lights on. When I turn the light switch on they all work. but as I turn the steering wheel it causes the switch to turn off. Is there another contact switch maybe needing replaced inside the steering box other that the one on the wiring harness? Also, all lights...
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    Such A Joy

    Just got done visiting my Mom at the nursing home. I have to say that I was never so overjoyed in my life as I watched the elderly residents there with her, some in wheelchairs sitting by the window looking at my A. They were smiling, crying and telling stories of when they were younger and rode...
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    Oil change

    I have had a '30 coupe for going on three years now. When I purchased it, the previous owner stated that it was using 30wND oil, and that I should continue. I want to start gradually introducing detergent oil on my next oil changes, Adding one quart over time until I'm using all detergent. Would...
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    1932 Ford Wheels

    Looking for a good set (4) 1932 Ford Wheels. Email at tim.wilder@twc.com or PM
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    Water Pump

    Hey All! Could anyone tell me if this is an original "A" water pump, or a reproof. Of all the A's I've seen, I have never saw a pump like this. It works fine. Installed on a '30 Coupe. Just curious
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    Radius Ball Insert

    Getting ready to repair radius ball. Old one has no springs nor spacers. Castle nuts ran all the way up snug. I know this isn't right, but the studs appear to be too short. Not long enough to add spacers and springs. Can these be adjusted? Are they just threaded up into the bell housing? Can old...
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    Changing points videos

    Anyone aware of any videos out there showing how to change points and condenser on 1930 coupe?
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    Battery Charging

    Would there be any problems to connecting a trickle charger to the battery while it's still in the vehicle and hooked up? Postive ground 6 volt system with altenator. Don't won't to burn anything up!
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    Electrical Driving me crazy!!

    '30 Coupe. New wiring, altenator, amp meter, coil and battery. Drove perfectly just a couple months ago, now not getting anything electrical! Safety fuse good. Horn and lights work every now and then. Won't crank at all! Starter doesn't even engage. I'm at my wits end. Could bad points be the...
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    Wanted: 1930 KY License Plate

    Good condition and pics if possible
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    Speedo Redo

    Received my reconditioned speedo back from Harry Warburton of NC last week. Excellent work! If anybody needs this done to your "A", I highly recommend Harry. Turnaround time and price very resonable! Just thought I'd pass this along
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    Pitman Arm

    I am replacing a stock pitman arm with the shortened one. Should the pitman arm bolt be torqued or just tightened snug. If torqued, to what?
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