Recent content by Bigphil

My vacuum line problem with my 1931 A400 is the inside connection at the firewall. The very stiff steel line cannot be repositioned to mate with the brass feedthrough on the firewall. Is there a clip somewhere restraining this steel line ? Bigphil

Hydraulic brake adjustments. I have 1940 Ford hydraulic brakes on my 1931 Model A Ford. All cylinders are brand new with new rubber. And New Brake shoes. This system has about 500 miles on it. I recently had to change the brake light switch on the master cylinder. My son and I bled the...

I need a picture of the 1931 Stop light switch bolted to the frame cross member. I'm running 1940 hydraulics and the pressure switch failed early, so I thought I would try the proper mechanical switch. Bigphil, Fullerton, CA

See the listing and pictures on eBay. OR call me and I can send you photos. 714-747-0163

I have a late 1931 Zenith carburetor with sidebowl on my A400 convertible sedan (indented firewall) I need a good fuel filter - I have a metal mesh filter just behind the firewall shut off valve, and another metal mesh filter within the sidebowl. I had to disassemble and clean the carburetor...

I'm experimenting with timing to get a smooth idle with no stalling at stop signs. Model B distributor, Model B engine, Model A carburator. 6:1 high compression head. Will I damage the engine running at 0 degrees advance at idle, 12 degrees advance at high speed ? Bigphil Fullerton, CA

Renner's Corners has springs for the Model B distributor. And they have a rebuild kits for the Model B distributor.

I need a metal trunk for my 1931 Model A convertible sedan (A 400). It should be 13 inches by 34 inches, and about 19 inches high,with a tapered back.

I'm using 3 gallons of vigegar ( temporarly) in the cooling system to dissolve the rust in the block of my model B engine. It's been there 4 days, and the radiator is starting to leak, at a rate of 1 gallon in 8 minutes, right in front of the fan. There is no physical damage to either side...

MikeK, March 12, 2013 Thanks for your great article "Re: removing the gas tank 31 late roadster help" . of 8/18/2012 appearing in The Ford Barn. I have an A400 Convertible Sedan, indented firewall with a very leaky gasoline shut-off valve, and a dirty gas tank. So I bought a new...

Tom Wesenberg, Where did you buy the fuel tank filter that you installed in the late '31 indented firewall Model A ? Other in the forum say that the filters offered in the catalogs will not work in late 1931 fuel shut-off valves. Bigphil Anaheim, CA 714-747-0163

Has anyone had good luck in rebuilding late 1931 fuel shut-off valves ? Bratton's and others have new fuel valve stems for $8.95. These have to be lapped in with a valve compound to your original valve housing. Bratton's also sells new late 1931 fuel shut-off valves for $36.50 . What has...

For sale: '35 & '36 Ford roadster rear window frames. #1 is chrome plated pot metal exterior, with painted stamped sheet metal interior. It is 24 & 7/8" long and 7" high. With screws, no glass. Shown in top row of photos, and the first photo of row 2. # 2 is aluminum alloy inside and outside...

I have the wood blocks, and they are drilled and aligned properly. The holes are factory drilled. On this deluxe model, cowl lamps were standard equipment.

Original cowl band, restored,nice and polished