Tag: Astra-Werke

1927-1929 Model A Speedo Refurbishment – @Astra-Werke

1927-1929 Model A Speedo Refurbishment – @Astra-Werke

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There are two general types of Speedometer for the Model A – the oval and the round bezel is the most obvious difference from the outside. On the inside, they are entirely different, too – so since this thing landed on my bench, I decided to do a teardown and repair video on this one, too. Enjoy!

When a Ring Job turns into much more.. – Astra-Werke @YouTube

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Great video from Astra-Werke not the outcome he was looking for unfortunately.

Whelp, time for a full rebuild, I reckon.

Tips, Suggestions a.s.o. greatly appreciated, especially regarding dimensions & tolerances for boring out to inserts.

0:00 – Intro

4:59 – Head Disassembly

7:32 – Top End Evaluation

10:32 – Disassembly Continued

13:11 – Piston & Rod Evaluation

16:55 – Main Bearing Removal

18:59 – Current Situation & Future

The Model A Leafspring Debacle Part 2 – @Astra-Werke

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Part 2 of the rear spring video from Astra-Werke

Only while editing Part 1 did I notice that something was odd about my car’s rear leafspring that I had just fixed. And, yes indeed, after comparing it to photos online, I was missing some spring leaves – most likely the cause for the broken leaf in the first place. So, today, it’s all back apart again to get things sorted once and for all – plus a little extra. Enjoy!

Model A on the DYNO!! – Astra-Werke @YouTube

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This is one of those things that nobody knew they needed to know – so I went ahead and did it. Today, we’ll find out how good (or bad) a performer a bone-stock Ford Flat Four really is. The Company stated 40 Horsepower, nobody ever stated torque figures, and the course of their values over the rpm range remains a secret, too. To this day, that is – enjoy!

1930 Ford Model A – Astra-Werke @YouTube

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Second video from Astra-Werke and the story of his 1930 Model A

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This is my second video on the 1930 Model A Coupe. Today, I’ll try to answer your questions and give some information about the car, regarding the background, maintenance and performance. It’s become quite a long one, so here are the Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:35 My Story 9:41 The car’s Story 14:14 Repairs and Maintenance required 23:41 Performance: Positive Aspects 31:01 Performance: Negative Aspects Enjoy!