Recent content by BobWatts

I've been working on getting my Dad's 1934 Cabriolet running after sitting for 22 years and was just about to try and fire it up when checking the head nut torque a stud spun. So I've pulled the heads using a plate I made (if you're interested here's a video- https://youtu.be/1o2x-4o4MSs ) to...

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Reading through HF's reviews it seems they had some updates and the newer ones are said to work much better with less flexing etc than the old. That being said I only have used 4 new ones purchased in July 2016. The first time I used them when letting the car down upon contact they shot out and...

Just got 2 of them here. https://www.hemmings.com/parts/item/Ignition-System/Distributors/Ford-Clear-Distributor-Cap-4-Cylinder-1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934-28-34/8713.html

The nut spins easily on the stud and with light torque the stud pulls out of the block so it sure seems like the threads are bad. I've drained the block and will proceed with removing the head. At my business we've rented magnetic drill presses in the past and I'll talk to my guys about that...

Thanks Ralph I figured I'm looking at a heli coil. There was about 3/16" thread showing above the nut I wonder if there's any chance epoxying it back in would work. The other studs torqued ok hopefully they'll hold. My lucks not going well I think I'll search for a qualified shop to put the heli...

Trying to get the 34 Cabriolet that's sat for 15 years or so back to life I had a head stud spin while checking the torque today. I've tightened studs many times and recently checked the heads on 2 Model A's and 2 other Flatheads with no issues at all using a Van pelt sequence chart. At what...

As a follow up the Transmission shop says they had to grind one or some of the adjuster screws down on the pressure plate through the inspection opening which was rubbing and making the squeal. Took her out for a nice 30 mile or so drive on Saturday and the clutch is easier to depress and the...

jimTN when you push the shifter into where 2nd should be there is very little if any resistance just a tiny click that's about it. Thanks all others for the info and comments particularly Mac VP. Wanted to mention that when you call Max Navarro's number it gives a 'no incoming calls accepted'...

Bob I'm overflowing with basic skills after a lifetime of messing around with cars , boats, motorcycles etc. but a transmission man I'm not. However if there's something in there that may have broke and I stand a chance of fixing it without removing the trans ,rear-end etc than I will definitely...

Cars finally running excellent after a very long sleep so I go for a short drive and stop to have a beer when the battery dies so a few guys give me a ez push and she starts instantly in 2nd but then 2nd disappears. The stick goes into the area where 2nd was but nobodies home. First and 3rd...

Fantastic to have so many responses and I'll forward all of them to the shop. Thanks so much!

Hello, I am a first time poster living in Los Angeles the son of a Father who was a huge Henry fan and spent a lot of time taking us to Model A shows and restoring a 1930 Coupe we still have. Dad passed away in 2011 and his 6 classic Ford's 2-A's a,3 Flathead's and a 40 hot rod sat for years...