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    1931 12 volt Model A ignition issue

    Google NuRex ,a lot of information is available. Don’t buy the automatic spark advance,not needed if you use your spark advance lever Don S
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    1931 12 volt Model A ignition issue

    Sorry I should have mentioned that my car is also on 12 volts. Don S
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    1931 12 volt Model A ignition issue

    Your distributor has a Nu Rex system in it .The rotor in your picture is very distinct. I have a complete set with 2 modules if you are interested. I had it in my car for a few months, worked fine , but we were going on a long tour , so I put the original points , condenser back in . My worry...
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    Fender Skirts

    Thanks Steve for showing my pictures ,I made the skirts during Covid , just because A friend said Model A’s never had them , and I wanted a challenge. By the way ,my wife of 67 years doesn’t like them either, I put them on for car shows for fun,a lot of people thought they were an accessory way...
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    Fender Skirts

    Steve , if you send me your email address I will send a picture that you can post. I have not had any success with picture posting. Don S
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    Fender Skirts

    I have them,I made them during Covid just to prove it can be done . Pm me your email, I will send you a picture , DON S
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    Engine fails out if very hot

    Preventing the intake manifold heat from the carburetor , can be helped with a micarta ( fenolic resin)spacer with a copper gasket on both sides . I made the micarta spacer from 3/16” sheet. I have laser checked both the intake manifold and carburetor after a run ,the intake manifold averaged...
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    5 bearing cam worth anything?

    Jim picture of my cam
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    Voltmeter

    Bob , thanks for your information. Any chance you could do a sketch for me to help understand ,with part numbers that may be needed. Modern electrical stuff jargon is not my strong suit Don S
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    Voltmeter

    Bob, thanks for the info, could you provide a sketch of how this works, plus part numbers for the parts mentioned ? Modern electrical stuff is not my forte Don S
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    Voltmeter

    Nkaminar and Willh good suggestions, nkaminar , the condenser would be on the hot line like a fuse ? I will have my alternator checked for voltage spikes Thanks Don S
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    Voltmeter

    400A , not much choice unless you are a hot rodder . I wanted a 2” dia. Gauge with a black face , to match my temp gauge . Lots of larger more fancy ones ,but not suitable. Also I don’t buy anything on line . Don S
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    Voltmeter

    My voltmeter quit for the second time in a year , I got a new one today , but I am wondering if there should be a voltage controller of some sort to prevent voltage spikes , if that is what is causing the meters to fail ? I am using an alternator, but have done for many years with no issues...
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    My 31 Ford model A

    Thanks Hammer Don S
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    My 31 Ford model A

    Thanks Glenn for helping with the posting of my pictures. Very much appreciated Don S
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    My 31 Ford model A

    How I found my 31Coupe,not how most of you would have, but this was how it started January 1981. I placed an add in the local newspaper ,wanted 30-40 ford,chev , what have you.Well I watched the adds,kept a list ,and my wife and I on Saturday’s drove all over the greater Vancouver area looking...
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    My 31 Ford model A

    Hi everyone, I wanted to share pictures of my car of over 40 years , but could not ,at 89, figure out directions on how to do so. A fellow member agreed to post for me if I sent him a couple of pictures . Look for pictures to follow soon. Don S
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    Car show

    Any barners from north western states coming to Penticton BC , for the Peach City Beach cruise weekend, June 26,-28. We are expecting approximately 800 vehicles of all categories .Look for my 31 Ford Coupe in the grassy area behind the peach concession ,maybe drop by to say hello. Cheers...
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    Paint on car has something like tree spit

    An update on my paint issue, spent most of yesterday cleaning the paint with solvent. Not an easy project. Several steps ,cleaning the paint with warm water ,drying, then applying the solvent ,leave it on for a few minutes,the wash it off with soap and water,rinsing with clean water,wiping the...
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    Paint on car has something like tree spit

    Old31, I have no experience with a clay bar ,and or how it would be used . I am 89 ,familiar with older products ,like varsol, solvent and, and white gas . Don S
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