Recent content by Acadia John

Hi Im going to rebuild a 2 tooth left hand drive steering box. Are the kits all the same or is one better the the others

Thanks, Making one may end up an option but we will keep looking.

Since I have not found one locally I am guessing that all of the pan jigs in the area must have gone for scrap. I presume that at one time each Ford dealer would have had one.

Thanks,I am still hoping to find one however I will put that on file. Regards, John

Pan straightening jig ? The title says it all. I would like to make sure a pan is good for a rebuilt engine. I need to find a jig in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick ,Prince Edward Island or Maine to use or own . There are more than several of us in the area who could make use of a jig. If...

This attachment is a picture of the Fisher Sportster/Speedster referred to in the softer ride thread Thanks everybody!

Hi Jim Huseby. I know you sent me a message however I have not figured out how to open it. My apologies! Thank you all for the information. This Sportster/Speedster actually belongs to a friend who does not feel as comfortable on a computer. I am going to try to include a photo however it...

Can I get a softer ride in my Model A if I remove some of the leaves in the rear spring? The body is a wooden speedster body so the car is very light in the rear.

Thanks to everyone who made suggestions. As it turned out on disassembly we found that one tooth is broken off the pinion. It looks like one or more of the shims disintegrated and jammed between the pinion and crown. Pinion bushing looks good. The u-joint is very loose and will be adressed with...

When driving along ( 1923 FORDOR) there is a severe clunking ( sounds like a rhythmic hammer on the exhaust pipe but we know it is not) When backing slowly it will eventually fetch up with a definite jolt. Seems like it is coming from the rear end. If you turn a wheel by hand it will fetch up at...