Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,307
Re: Adding Guages
Someone tried to steal my moto-meter, and broke the neck on my nearly new radiator. $500 bucks shot. I have a new radiator, and a gauge now... I sure miss my moto-meter though.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 653
Re: Model A rearend conversion
Some people I talk to say going to the S-10 5-speed doesn't pick up that much, and it's whole lotta work. So how much MPH do ya pick up?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 439
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 390
Re: Won't Start when Warmed Up
Likely causes. 1) starter is overamping. I have seen this many times in cars from the 60s, and 70s. 2) the battery sulfated? - not likely 3) try backing the cable that goes into the distributor...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,007
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 76
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 223
Re: Grease Fittings
It could be that the sleve / bushing in there is rotated around blocking the passage. I think I have one that is doing that. Sometimes I can get grease into it, sometimes not.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
Today, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 312
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,007
Re: whats the best & worst car to buy in 1930
This is kinda hard to argue with for the popularity, the design, and the price....
My Grandfather had a 30 Ford Coupe when he was Truant Officer in Gallia County. He said he had to furnish his...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,007
Re: whats the best & worst car to buy in 1930
My Dad was born Dec 1939. When he was a youngin' he had a 34 Plymouth coupe. He paid $50 for it, drove it for a year and sold it for $50. He thought he was really doin' somethin'. Now he wishes...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,007
Re: whats the best & worst car to buy in 1930
Bob what is the deal with the vac shift transmissions? I have an old Packard manaual that talks about those. I have never seen one, rode in one, or even gotten to talk to anyone that knew...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-14-2021, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 312
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,041
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 826
Re: Babbit job
My new engine was done by Ron's Machine Shop (his name is BJ, his dad retired). Shandon, OH (Cincinatti area) If you are in the panhandle I'd avoid that big name shop over near Harrisburg / Hershey...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 544
Re: Engine Rebuild Mission
Just take your stuff over to Berts, and he will fix you up with another engine. Save yourself a ton of agrivation for possibly no savings. Tell him you want a counterbalanced crankshaft, and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 514
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 346
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,290
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-04-2021, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 746
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-03-2021, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 746
Re: 1957 Ford Wiper Transmission Cable routing
Oh I pitty you. I had to do that when I got my car. No real source of info. I must have had mine in and out 10 times. My back was sore for a week. Why the man that put my car together ever...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2021, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,961
Re: New Manufactured Zenith Carburators
Are we talking about the Zenith carb in it's original design, or the Zenith Advanced design carb?
A man in our club (he is 100 years old now) has had a Zenith Advanced Design carb on his Tudor for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2021, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,261
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-03-2021, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 479
Re: Need some advice on carburetor linkage...
I see the small bolt and nut through the bellcrank.
I converted my 57 with the Ford-O-Matic to an Offy tri-power unit. I had quite a time figuring out how to get the linkage to work right.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-03-2021, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 483
Re: wiper motor question
Mine is Newport also, bought through Concourse. I love mine. Except the switch acts kind funky. Best insurance against rain I guess because since installing it I have never needed the wipers.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2021, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 498
Re: Snow much fun!
My Grandfather drove his A-Model coupe when he was truant officer in Gallia County, Ohio. Before I got mine in 1994 he told me the A was a great car. Would "go through mud and snow, and you could...
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