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Bob Bidonde · 04-26-2021, 09:41 AM

I have been driving my 45B Coupe since 1962 (50,000 + miles) and not once did it need a tow truck. On the other hand, my 190A Victoria needed a ride home on a flat bed once in 1993 because the threads on the left rear axle stripped and the wheel came off.
Lesson learned from the 190A is do not torque the axle nut more than 50 lbs-ft.

04-26-2021, 09:41 AM	#3
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,472	Re: How often does a Model A have a need for a tow truck? I have been driving my 45B Coupe since 1962 (50,000 + miles) and not once did it need a tow truck. On the other hand, my 190A Victoria needed a ride home on a flat bed once in 1993 because the threads on the left rear axle stripped and the wheel came off. Lesson learned from the 190A is do not torque the axle nut more than 50 lbs-ft. __________________ Bob Bidonde