Recent content by Bill Cilker

Bob In MAFCA, Original class is judged alone with the Blue Ribbon and Touring class. I like judging the Originals first, so my team can see how Model As were originally built. MAFCA does not offer a class for judges in how to judge Original unrestored Model A's. The Original class does have...

Vic I sent you a private message. My write up is to large to attach.

Brent Here is the information from the 2016 edition OIL CAN A-17040 The oil can was used in A’s and AA’s from the beginning of production through April 1928. There were several different manufacturers of the oil can. It was embossed with a small, Ford script measuring approximately 1” to 1-1/8”...

I believe that the silver hex unit is used to remove the fan from the water pump shaft. It is screwed on to the end of the shaft and a hammer is used on it to remove the fan.

Tom was an amazing person and a true Model A enthusiast. He was like a lot of people in the hobby who contribute many hours but kept a low profile. I worked with him on the MAFCA JSC and I will miss him. He will be sorely missed by MAFCA and the Model A world.

They are both right hand drive cars with front fender lights. But that does not change the process of starting them.

I believe, from the picture that it is an original, used after June 1931

The oil pump dropping probably came from an AI answer some were.

When I purchased my Sedan in 1992, it had a key start. I could not get rid of it fast enough. I had to reach through the steering wheel with my left hand to turn the key while my right had was pulling on the chock. I would recommend you sit in your Model A and try it first.

Ford Barn Gathering in Pendleton Monday evening at 6:00 20 + Ford Barn posters met at John’s Pizza. We were able to meet in person several of our friends on Ford Barn. After about 1-1/4 hours, I stood up and had everyone stand up and introduce themselves and tell the group what their Ford Barn...

Bates51 I would like to encourage you to join our Victoria Special Interest Group. The website is victoriaassociation.org. Or please send me your Victoria's body number and engine number so that we can add it to our list of surviving Victorias. We have over 600 Victorias on our list. Thanks

They are spot welded on.

Mike I plan on being there

Can anyone tell me what are the symptoms of an "Easy Steer" steering box failure. If it fails, does the steering become unusable? Thank you

Re: Fuel line question There are two different tubing nuts for use with ferrules. From your picture, I believe that you have the style that has the ferrule attached to the nut. The other style has the ferrule separate from the nut. You should have the second style where the nut is slid on to...