Recent content by bobscogin

If you have a hip replaced, are "you" still "you", then a knee replaced, or cataract surgery? Since the question has to do more with the metaphysics of identity than with the Model A, this example may help explain it...

Thanks, Randy. After a bit of massaging, I got mine to fit reasonably well. The passenger side is good, the driver's side less so. However, I attribute that to the fact that I had to do extensive rust repairs on the subrails on that side including bracket replacement and my repairs could be a...

Thanks, Russ. I sort of expected to hear that. My orignals were beyond repair. Fortunately, I'm pretty handy with metal, so I think I'll just reshape as needed. I'm still uncertain as to how the lower edge sits in/on the bracket. Anyone got a photo? Bob

I'm installing reproduction sill plates on my '29 rpu and the bottom edge is rolled too far inboard to align with the bottom of the quarter panel. I'm not clear on how the bottom edge of the sill plate relates to the bracket on the sub rail , but I suspect I may not have it placed correctly...

I've had good luck with this in steering boxes. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/super-s-cotton-picker-spindle-grease-00?cm_vc=-10005 Bob

Make sure you get an old one. Harley no longer uses DOT 5 fluid. It didn't play well with anti-lock braking systems so they when back to glycol based fluids. Bob

The good news about DOT 5 is that it's not hygroscopic. That's the bad news too, as any moisture that gets into the system will not become homogeneous with the fluid. This can cause the moisture to accumulate in areas of the system and cause rust. Flushing the system won't get it out. Inspect...

Which company manufactured it? Bob

Agreed that you should try a new flasher, but check all grounds as lights in a system can do funny things when a ground is lost. Bob

What about in the neutral "off" position. Are the lights on then, or just in the left or right position? Bob

Thanks to everyone for the input. I know a question about the cab/bed gap may seem odd, but I fabricated my A frame from scratch and am trying to get the bed location as accurate as possible relative to the cab. With acknowledgement that this section of the forum isn't for hot rods, a photo may...

If I could ask a favor. -- On a '28-29 pickup with original cab and bed locations, how wide is the gap between the back of the cab and bed, measured at the top of the bed panel? Thanks, Bob

The pressure shown on the sidewall is generally the pressure at which the load rating is specified and doesn't necessarily relate to any particular vehicle on which the tire could be mounted. Experimenting with different pressures could yield some benefits. Bob

What does Pertronix specify? Bob

You'll never have to ask whether the plug was oil fouled or gas fouled. Bob