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  1. bluedog

    Protectant for 1930 phaeton roof

    Looking for a product to put on my soft top roof to protect against UV and maybe assist with water proofing. The catch is that my roof is grey (or salt and pepper) and I do not want to risk using anything which may affect the color.
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    EA Laboratories Horn

    Does anyone know if Sparton horn parts can be used on an EA Laboratories horn type F? Thanks Greg
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    NZ air cleaner option

    Just wondering if anyone has experience running the air cleaner made in New Zealand. After listening to the arguments for and against I am leaning towards putting one on. Link is here: http://www.earlyfordparts.co.nz/PDF%20and%20Word%20Advertising%20Files/MK%202%20Air%20Cleaner%2017-02-10.pdf
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    Timing Question

    I attempted to do the timing on my 1930 tourer today according to the Les Andrews method. After numerous attempts I could not get the points indicator light to come on until about 5 stops down on the spark advance lever. I observed that when the spark advance is moved nothing happens at the...
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    Temperature gauge thoughts

    I am looking at installing a temperature gauge on my 1930 Phaeton and am after some thoughts on the two temperature pipes being offered. One is painted steel and one is stainless steel. Many seem to opt for the black painted one. Is there any drawback in going for the stainless steel one...
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    Model A events in July 2016

    I will be visiting the US next July and wondered if anyone knows of any Model A club events/meets that may be on at that time. I have looked on the MAFCA site and July is empty at present. I will be spending time in DC, Texas, LA and some places in between. Regards Greg
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    Side mirrors for phaeton

    Currently I am running a hinge mirror on drivers side (RHD car) which is OK when side curtains are not used but is too low and out of view with side curtains in place. I am looking for a matching set of mirrors for the right and left side of the car. I have concealed nuts in the the windscreen...
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    stuck diff plug

    I am having trouble getting the diff fill plug out. It simply won't budge at all. I have only had the car 12 months and am keen to check on the oil level. Is there any risk of breaking anything if I use more force? Greg
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    Brake adjustment

    I am struggling to get my brakes adjusted using the notched board method. If I adjust them to get the rears locked with the pedal depressed two inches, when the pedal is released the rears are rubbing heavily. Similar on the front. Am I missing something? Any help would be much appreciated.
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    Rear brake actuating arm loose on shaft

    I am in the middle of doing up my brakes and when pinning the old rear actuating arm to a new brake cam shaft it is has a slight lateral wobble. I tried a new arm but that was worse. Is there a way I can make this a tighter fit before pinning?
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    How to remove rear brake camshaft pins

    I am having difficulty removing the pins from the rear brake camshafts. I have file the head of the rivet off and drilled a hole in the rivet to 3/4 depth. I am using a pin punch and hammer but cannot get the pin to budge at all. Anyone had similar problems and how did you get the pin out?
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    Rear Axle thread

    I am in the process of doing the brakes and during the task have found an issue with the thread on one rear axle. I tried a new nut and it only goes on 1/2 a turn before binding. The old nut goes on a few turns before it starts to bind. The old nut will go on the other axle though. The...
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    Stainless or chrome luggage rack

    i have a 1930 Phaeton with spare on back. Has anyone fitted the chrome or stainless rack as depicted in Bratton's catalogue. Any thoughts on the cost/benefit of stainless vs chrome? Thanks Greg
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    Side curtain rod sockets

    Does anyone know where I can get a couple of the plastic (?) inserts that go in the side curtain rod socket holes on a Phaeton. My Phaeton has two sizes smaller at front and larger at rear of each side curtain.
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