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I have been reading past posts concerning Champion W18 plugs being hotter than W16Y plugs. I would appreciate some education on the benefit of running hotter plugs vs. colder ones, why use them, what the performance differences may be, how location may make a difference (I live in central...

The speedometer in my 28 Phaeton locked up and broke the speedo cable. With a new cable the speedo will not turn by hand so I assume the unit needs to be disassembled and repaired. I am newbie and have zero experience with speedometers so I am very hesitant to try to repair it myself for fear of...

I was adjusting the idle mixture screw according to model-a.org instructions to turn screww clockwise until engine stalls and then out until it stalls then set between the two. My adjustment screw turned all the way in until it seated with no change in engine. It took about 1.5 turns out when it...

I have a 28 Phaeton with a popout switch. Several times after I have turned it off and removed the key, I have noticed the switch is poped out, which I assume is in the on position even though the key is removed. I put the key in and push it in until the switch in and I assume is off. My...

I have a 1928 Phaeton I got from my father in Aug. and put a rebuilt Zenith carb on in Sept. I've driven it for maybe 150 miles since then and the car wuold run best with the GAV open a full turn or more. I've been reading that the GAV should be open about a half turn and then closed down to a...

I am a new Model A owner having acquired my father's 1928 Phaeton in Sept. At that time I put on a rebuilt Zenith carb., new gas shut off valve with screen, new fuel lines and a new glass sediment bowl with micro filter to replace the cast iron sediment bowl. My driving has been limited to my...

I have just acquired my father's Phaeton which he bought about 10 years ago. His bill of sale indicated it was a 1928 model and the engine number is from 1928. However, the emergency brake handle is located to the right of the gear shift and the tail light is a rear fender mounted teacup style...