Finished powder coating my Model A wheels "apple green" and have enough powder left over for a couple sets of wheels. $80 Arlyn Bieber anbieb@san.rr.com
Pair of original front "bucket" seats for Model A Tudor. Upholstery in excellent condition but not original. $75 for pair plus UPS charges. anbieb@san.rr.com San Diego, CA
According to Burtz engine Builders Guide---- A stock Model A oil pump with close fitting gears has been found to provide more than adequate volume and a relief valve is needed etc. Has anyone tried using a stock Model A oil pump on the Burtz engine and will it provide about 25psi at 50 MPH...
Need an original rear window shade roller for Victoria, 26 inches long. Also rear assist straps used to assist when you exit the rear seat area. Thanks Arlyn Bieber
Need original front seats for Victoria, condition of upholstery is not an issue. Can be the early or late seats. Thanks, Arlyn Bieber, anbieb@san.rr.com or 858-530-2336
Looking for an original right side spare tire plate used to hold the spare tire in the fender. An original will have a "R" stamped in the plate. anbieb@ san.rr.com
Larry is right. I have built more babbit engines than I can remember. Anything you do is a band aid at this point. The engine babbit is worn out, Do it right and replace the babbit, machine and balance the crank.
Is it leaking a 1" puddle or a 6" puddle? If a 1" puddle, that is normal. If a 6"puddle and it happened suddenly and is coming from the rear of the engine, the rear main babbit bearing has probably cratered and you need an engine rebuilt.
Don't forget to straighten the axle, it is the foundation for all the other work you are doing. It has been my experience after rebuilding over 100 front ends that 99% of the axles are bent. I also suggest you replace the king pin bushings. They may feel "tight" but I bet there is some wear...