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    Throttle rod length?

    It all worked out great. Just what I wanted. Thanks.
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    Throttle rod length?

    thanks for the info. I will make the adjustment.
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    Throttle rod length?

    Just got a new set of control rods for 1930 coupe. The old ones were bent up a lot. The spark rod (17") and carb rod (10.5") went on great; but the 6" throttle rod will not fit without bending it a lot - the distance is only 4.5" between the connections. I would prefer not to bend the rod. I...
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    Timing setup sequence.

    Thanks everyone. I went with touching on upstroke and not worrying about downstroke. Purrs like a kitten---or should I say a Ford Lion.
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    Timing setup sequence.

    I watched Les Andrew's videos on timing setup, which I used and it was great. However, I have one question (30 coupe). Les said that by adjusting the steering column, the control arm on the distributor should touch the body in full retard and then touch the body slot on the other side in full...
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    Red Hot Exhaust

    will soon. a little more work to do on body.
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    Steering Column Adjustment

    Its my understanding that if the car is a 28-29, there is not adjustment to the steering column. On the 30-31 there is a clamp just above the steering box that you can loosen and then turn the steering column and move the control arm. Anyway that's how my 30 is.
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    Red Hot Exhaust

    thanks everyone for your input. Got it timed correctly and runs great!!!!!!!!!
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    Red Hot Exhaust

    I'm pretty new at these Model A's. Need the expert advice now. Just completing a 100$ disassembly and restoration of 30 coupe that I inherited from father-in-law; including engine overhaul. Just fired engine today for two minutes. Sounded great and ran smooth; but muffler was burning red hot...
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    wiper switch

    Thanks for the info
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    wiper switch

    This switch was on my 30 coupe; for the wiper control. Don't believe it is a ford product. Any help identifying it?
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