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Or two in the transmission?

That is the "tractor" drive. They are supposed to be an improvement in reliability over the original Bendix. I am using one though have broken a couple so carry a spare Bendix, just in case. The current has held up for 20,000 miles, so far so good. A's Always Dave

I installed one before heading east in 2006, still on the car, I guess I like it...

The 600W steam oil some are using can entrain air and foam out the breather.

We have made the trip a couple of times in our Victoria, so guess I am partial. I don't use an external trunk, everything fits inside. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. A's Always Dave

I have used the Pertronix 3 ohm oil filled coil with 12 volts for a number of miles without issue. The Pertronix oil filled coil is designed to operate in any orientation, including the Model A firewall, very good quality. A's Always Dave

I was only able to get the 185 degree thermostat to work correctly in a pressurized system. The 160 degree performed well in a non-pressurized system. A's Always Dave

The drivers side interior door release handle is pushed forward, counter clockwise to lock. A's Always Dave

I have found that the rear bearing with just one seal doesn't seal well even with the slinger in place. I am using a double sealed bearing and the level now stays up after extended touring.

Or always retard the spark when returning to idle before shutting off.

On our trip to and from Dearborn we had a couple of 500 miles days, figuring that was as long as we wanted to go in a day. In the past we have done some longer days, but now 400 to 500 miles seem reasonable. A's Always Dave

We sell a line of synthetic race oils from very low viscosity to top fuel 70Wt, though our main business are street products. Model A engines will certainly tolerate a range of viscosities, I use 10W30 a similar viscosity at operating temperature to the SAE 30 originally called for, works well...

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Jim, that sounds like the voice of experience? :D On at tour I followed a smoking car. The pin had fallen in the crossmember! Talk about living right!! A's Always Dave

The front bearing with the fan off you can see the seal on the ball bearing. The rear is more difficult, the pump needs to be pulled, you can see the Rupert machined bearing and seal holder. A's Always Dave