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Cannot close the hinged cap with any type of rubber ring seal/gasket. It closes without the seal/gasket. Tried loosening the top without any change. Previous owner used what appeared to be a cardboard gasket. A regular cap works fine. Any thoughts?

Thank you to all.

1930 Model A - Utah Assuming I can find a business willing to change the engine oil, transmission fluid, differential and grease all fittings, what fluids do I specify? Thus far, all places have declined.

Excellent suggestion. Problem solved.

Seek a new/reproduction 6v horn, but all I can find are 12v. Any suggestions?

1930 Model A Have a leak from the water pump seal/packing. Intended to repack, but someone suggested obtaining a leakless pump. Recommended? Pack or install a leakless pump? Cost? Difficulty?

Okay - let me edit it by removing reference to the "1932." Don't fully understand a B engine.

Convinced. I intend to purchase and install the Aries. Thank you all for the advice.

My understanding is that my 1930 2-window Model A (see photo), has a B Engine. Please explain.

Mike - more than the $200-350 found at Snyder's? Didn't see a price when clicking on the link - moreover, many of the items that popped up seemed to be for a 1929.

1930 Model A Problem: Severe wobble in the speedometer. Fluctuates wildly back and forth and never stops while driving. Bench tested the speedometer by attaching a low rpm drill and it seems the gauge works properly - though because of the low rpm the speedometer didn't up too far. Question...

1930 Model A, with B engine (driver - not a show car). New to us. Tightened pipe connection to exhaust manifold, but you still you can smell the fumes from this vehicle - especially inside the garage. Very strong! Old muffler (but seems to be Model A style), with bendable tubing out back of...

1930 Model A, with B Engine. Question: Which gasoline (85, 87, 88, 91 or Ethanol free)?

J Franklin, please see the Avatar now attached to my profile. 1930?

Thank you!!