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  1. jdpalmer

    29 bottom radiator hose install

    I have a Model A Roadster 1929 and changed the radiator to new Brass works. The old radiator bottom hose was right on the crossmember and so is the new one. I had to tilt the radiator forward to get the hose on has anyone had similar problem. Its not the new radiator as it was with the old one.
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    Oil leaking around spark plug 2 &3

    What could be with oil around head on 2&3 plug?
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    28-29 radiator baffle

    Folks my 29 roadster does not have a baffle in the top tank and seems like I loose a lot of water. are some with baffles and some without
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    radio

    Radio cuts off with engine running
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    tire beads

    Are tire beads the best way to balance Model a tires. Will they wear the inside of the tube? someone said he just aligns the valve stem with a point on the tire.
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    starter switch

    Starter switch hanging in how do you fix it
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    Front crank and timing modern seal

    How do you put modern seal on front crank and timing cover
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    Roto button moved out of timing

    Had some trouble with points and distributer so changed distributer and retimed. Would not hit but sounded like on intake stroke back through carburetor. Checked timing and rotor had moved 1/4 to right. retimed and same thing. The rotor has lock washer and new timing gear so would screw not hold...
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    Model A numbers

    I have seen a lot of posts on Model A numbers but I have a question. My 29 Roadster has a # A808223 which is a December 28 number. My number is on the title for 29 and I Do know the 29 had outside door handles like mine and the 28 didn't. Reading some other info it seems the engine was stamped...
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    four door latches

    I need door latch for 1930 four door the whole thing or just the part with the plunger in it. I have the one with a diamond emblem but could use the Swiss for the left rear door.
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    four door door latch spring

    I have a door latch on my town sedan that the spring broke. It's one with the diamond emblem not Swiss. I have new spring but cannot for the life of me get it in behind the plunger. Has any one repaired one like this? It appears the spring won't go in behind the plunger to me. Click below hope...
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    4 door latch

    I can't identify my latch on 4 door sedan all I can see is patent applied for 1440. and does anyone have diagram for all the springs that come with the Swiss or Toledo
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    Drooping door handles

    Seems like all four door handles droop down when doors are latched. Seems they all did at same time has anyone had this problem and replaced the springs. They are expensive in all catalogs
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    Gas tank leak steering column bracket

    What have some of you did to stop leak under gas tank at the steering column bracket. I know the tank has to come out
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    Turn signal using existing tail lights

    I don’t seem to hook up rear brake and tail ligwith signal.
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    Front wheel bearings

    Does anyone know the timken number for the front wheel bearings and has anyone brought them from local auto parts store.
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    Engine tempture

    If water temperature stays around 160 by front of radiator with heat gauge but engine block with heat gauge measures around 190 is this normal on very hot day idling
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    head gasket

    ok ideas on head gasket, on grafite do you spray or don't spray sealer? is the turned over up or down?
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    overheating

    I know I have seen many post on overheating and some plugged radiator or blown head gasket. Mine started with 50/50 antifreeze foaming. Engine didn't heat that bad but had to add close to quart of water. I drained and flushed all antifreeze out filled back with water only. Drove about 40 miles...
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    oil around spark plug

    Small amount of oil around spark plug could this be rings or head gasket? around no 3 only
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