Recent content by B0B

The condenser would be the first suspect on my list Those original style condensers are real cheaply made inside take one apart. After taking one apart and seeing how the connections are made and what they are made of I am using only the more expensive short proof condensers . B0B

Turn signals are a MUST for me . I tried driving using hand signals and twice when making a left turn the car behind me PASSED ME ON THE LEFT with my hand and finger pointing straight out signalling a left turn . It was scary both times. I slammed on the brakes and avoided a collision by...

I bought these rivets years ago they have no number on them . There does not appear to be enough length for them to work properly the end barely goes past the hole in the shoe ( on the inside of the shoe) . These are thicker linings . I think I will just wait and take them to the next big swap...

Another comment . I just installed a Sears 2405 carburetor made by Marvel Shebler . NO LEAKING AT ALL ! even if I forget to shut off the fuel also NO STALLING ! and much slower idling to boot . going down hill or making a quick stop. Have you ever made a quick stop at a busy intersection and in...

YES I had the same problem and bought a new original type shut off valve .That lasted less than a year so I bought another one and it developed the same problem ! My wife can smell the slightest gas smell in the garage . I found on the forum where one guy suggested getting a ball type shut off...

Anyone know the length of Model A Service brake lining rivets ? I puchased a package of " Model A brake lining rivets " and they are to short at least for the linings I have here . I measure 5/16 th inch overall length on these rivets from the top of the head to the end I am thinking they...

My radiator filler neck broke off with the Quail on it and landed on the road ! I removed the radiator outer shell and cap, Drained the coolant down below the upper radiator tank, , Hung a heat gun I imagine an old style heat lamp would work too my heat gun (Harbor Freight )was about 14...

I just fill it with water, start it up drive around a bit THEN when there are no leaks or problems I let it cool , drain it, pour in one and a half gallons of Ethelene Glycol anti freeze (Prestone) add a small bottle of Coolant conditioner UPG Radiator antirust with water pump lubricant in it...

Anyone tried the newer O-ring ( tubing ) type of U Joint seal ? I see them for sale on Ebay but not in the Model A catalogs (yet) . I did buy one and am about to install it . just wondering if anyone has tried this type of seal and has any suggestions on installation etc. Thanks B0B :)

Thanks guys . Some good suggestions and good information . I Already have the little screen that sticks up in the gas tank installed myself it has been in there about 10 years now. Had the Model A out today and when I put it away I did 2 things . First when I shut off the gas I pressed IN on...

Got a new under dash Gas shutoff valve for my 1929 Model A about one year ago . Now the last 2 times I shut it off it allowed gas to trickle into the carburetor . This makes for a gas smell in the garage which makes for an un-happy wife . Are these new gas shutoff valves failing prematurely ...

Thanks GM ... I just got a steering stabilizer from mac's it came with no instructions even tho the receipt in the box says with instr. on it so with your post here I got it installed ok B0B :)

I have been looking for a good steering column without the steering wheel for a 1931 Coupe for my friend who is on Dialysis . The one in his coupe has been butchered up by someone it was cut up and welded on to do something ? so a complete column without the steering wheel would be best I...

Well we got the engine out today . Found the bearing closest to the flywheel seized right on the crankshaft . Managed to pop it off without damaging the crankshaft (We hope) . Lots of aluminum stuck on the crankshaft journal. Noticed the main bearing bolts were not tightened properly some were...

Thanks guys your the best I knew you would know of this problem ... Sounds to me that the engine probably has aluminum type bearing surfaces on the inserts . It died just like Dave in MN said his test engine died . Just so you know the car belongs to my friend Roger and he called me because I...