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    Installing a 6 volt electric fan on A model

    Hi, I am thinking of installing a 6 volt electric fan on my 1930 Model A that has overheating issues when at idle and in hot weather. Does anyone have opinions/advice on this? Any opinions on push or pull installation? I've read that a 6 volt alternator might be needed, and that the original fan...
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    repair model A wheels

    Anyone know of someone that can repair/straighten model A wheels? I read a few threads on straightening and welding cracks in wheels, but I'm not set up to do the straightening. I have one wheel that wobbles, out of round by about 1/4". The other wheel also wobbles, but it also has 3 of the lug...
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    Starter shaft size on 1930 model A

    Forgive me for this ignorant question, but I am away from home and do not have my starter in front of me. Are all 1930 Model A starters equipped with a 5/8" shaft? I am needing to order a rebuilt one today, and the page specifies that this rebuilt starter has a 5/8" shaft. Just need to know if...
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    Use oil additives or not?

    Just finished reading the newest thread on warming the engine or not before driving and it suggested a question for the experts here. Would you use an oil additive, such as Slick-50 or not? I've used it in 50's-70's engines with good results. Any thoughts?
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    Upper mount on 1930 model A transmission?

    Hi all. I have a 1930 5 window coupe that has a pretty good vibration, coming from the drive-train when the car gets above 35 mph. Took the floor board out and noticed a hard rubber mount on the upper back side of the transmission. I have not seen this in my repair manual or on any of the parts...
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