Recent content by amishman

Thanks , ok I understand now.

I'm new to the flathead Fords, my car was running well when it started to cough a little. Got home a took the top of the carburetor off to look inside for the first time, when a part fell out I can't figure out were it goes. It looks like a small bullet, measures .187 diameter, .406 long with a...

Les Andrew's book says the depth of 5/8 of an inch for clutch finger.What should the V8 clutch depth be for the Model A be set at?

I have had a similar problem, have found that the clutch releases shalf is bent, how could that have happen? The clutch started slipping back in the spring and kept getting worst. I chased the adjustment up and down to no avail. Got the engine out, the clutch plate looks good, measures .360,

Yes original Ford rims, no disk brakes, and tubeless

I've got 16" Ford rims newly powder coated, but would like to know what tire size in a modern radial do you recommend without going to Coker tire?

I have an engine rebuilt by AER with 5.5 head, larger intake and exhaust valves, balance crank, Stipe touring cam. Blew a head gasket with only 2000 miles on it, replaced the with the same red silicone bead on it. It blew with less 500 miles. After doing some investigation , decided to try the...

When I bought my 1930 Townsedan three years ago, it was original to the best I can tell. I'm the fourth owner and it's never been located more then 50 miles from the first owner and have the original title. I wanted a great touring car,so I did as much as I could with that goal in mind. Had AER...

I built one just like the one Carl has posted,I hadn't even seen this picture, just measured,cut out some 2 inch square tubing and welded it up, works great. I'd post a picture, but won't be back home until mid March.

My 1930 Townsedan had them in the car when I bought it. The visors look like they belong in the car, they're mounted to the header above the windshield with wood screws.they work well,pivoting in all directions. A ball mounted on both ends of a L shaped rod and the clamps are tighten to the...

I have the complete history of my 1930 Murray Townsedan. Mr Howard Crofoot,a farmer,from Newago, Mich. bought it new on May 19, 1930 at the Spier Ford Motor Sales, in Newago. And I have the original title, that states he paid $552.00 and making 12 payments of $46.00 per month. He sold the car to...

In planning our trip to Puyallup this summer and trying to decide which road would be most scenic and Model A friendly, I'd like suggestions on which route to take. We're leaving from Michigan, going through Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Idaho to see family and friends along the...

I'm looking forward to seeing the LeMay Museum in July also, to see how it compares to the Gilmore and and the New Model A Museum. I live about 26 miles from the Gilmore, and I'll be driving my 1930 Townsedan all the way from Michigan to Puyallup to the convention.

Deceleration vibration really bothered me a lot, and a friend says it's a Model A, what do you expect? My first A was a 31 Roadster with a new rebuild from AER in Skokie IL, it had a 5.0 head, and balanced crank. I had my 1930 Townsedan rebuild this last winter with AER also, this one with 5.5...

That's the plan, retiring in the spring, no time line. Assuming all goes well to Washington, will continue on down the Pacific Coast Highway to San Diego. I think I'll be 7000 to 8000 miles back to Michigan.:)