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    Air Filter - or - not to filter the air ?

    Short description: 35-A with original Zenith, air filter attached last fall, worked well, no significant loss of power, did not run rich or lean, ambient temperature below 80s. The past two days we have high summer with temperatures in the 90ies, all fine when engine is cold, but as soon as the...
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    leaking gas tank at steering column bracket

    Hi Model A friends, May I address the community with a question about a repair of a leaking gas tank. It is about my 1930 Fordor Town Sedan Deluxe, RHD. There is a slight leak at the gas tank at the steering column bracket, welded to the gas tank, fuel is not dropping, but smell is disturbing...
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    Door Latch Mechanism Fordor Town Sedan Briggs

    Hi Model A friends, I am owning a 1930 Fordor Town Sedan Deluxe by Briggs 165-D and yesterday the drivers side hatch spring of the door locking mechanism broke. I took everything apart to find the source of the problem, the hatch itself had to be opened for this purpose and after replacing the...
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    gear shift issue of 2nd speed

    Hi guys, After a General overhaul of the gearbox, inserting all new bearings and wheels, all done by an experienced and well trained mechanic, the gearbox runs perfect, third Speed silent, 2nd noisý as usual, first typical... ...BUT in 2nd Speed at higher revs the gear shift moves out of its...
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    Investigation of vehicle history

    Hi guys, Since a few weeks I am a proud owner of my second model A, after a Roadster Pickup I recently purchased a 1929 Phaeton from Casselberry, FL. I imported the vehicle on a single ride container to Austria and currently the vehicle is under restoration, in two months we need to be ready...
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    Transport need Jan/2015

    Hi guys, I know, this might violate terms of this forum, but I have a serious problem, I wasted valuable time with a car transport company, which blew off the job in the last moment. I bought a 1929 Phaeton, currently located in Casselberry, FL, needs to be picked up on January 8th late...
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    Body Code Identification Question

    Hi guys, Can anyone tell me, what body code the Roadster Pickup has? Until now I was unable to find this and it is needed to register the vehicle at FIA database of historical cars. Thank you for your kind help, Best Greetings Albert
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    Zenith Cab adjustment question

    Hi colleagues, My 1929 Raodster Pickup runs well, it is all original, no modifications are made, except rear main with kork/neoprene, and that works perfect too... ...there is only one issue: engine attempts to stall at hard stopping. Now I know, it is related to too low fuel level inside the...
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    Zenith 1 caburator perfectly adjusted, needed

    Hi colleges, My 1929 Roadster Pickup is euipped with a partially repaired engine with retrofitted adjustable valves and a modernized rear main seal with kork/neoprene, original distributor and a new zenith cab (installed by previous owner). The engine runs well, has full power, high torque...
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    1929 generator 3rd brush adjustment, no powerhouse

    Hi guys, My 1929 roadster pickup is equipped with the original generator, which is no powerhouse. As my generator delivers too much amps, I need to adjust this. Despite searching for hours, I did not find any literature how to do that, I found video for powerhouse, but not for the other type...
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    Speedometer: Speed yeas, mileage every 5th

    Hi A-Friends, I searched for this problem without success, I just found a reverse one. I do have pretty accurate speed but mileage counts about 1:5 less, same does day counter. My speedometer is original with 44.500 mi. This problem is not dramatic except when participating at classic car...
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    how to increase leg room 1929 roadster pickup

    Hi guys, My name is Albert, I am from Vienna, Austria, recently bought a 1929 Roadster Pickup in a technically perfect condition, now I am completing the paintwork and wait for a new top plus irons and then I am ready for the first roll out. However, there is already a shedule for additional...
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