Recent content by broommaker

Thanks Tom, we will bolt the trunk to the rack for security... Have a blessed Easter Jim

Trev, you are deep in our thoughts and prayers, it can be whipped.... Jim "the ole broommaker

I have metal trunk on our 1928 Phaeton, it is bolted to the rack. We got a new trunk with leather straps with buckles, Do I still bolt this trunk to the rack? A still bolt it to the rack? Jim, "the ole broommaker"

Got a new trunk for our model A Phaeton, It's leather covered, what should I use on as a good protection.:) Thanks Jim

"Cadlac to town in my Model A....Bob Wills Old Bill Mosher's Ford, this song was found on "maxhunter.com" good luck, Jim

:)I just removed the head off of an engine I purchased last summer, it was stuck. It had head bolts, not studs, which made is easier. I used then wedges at each corner of the head and sprayed in the gasket area using kronoil, I was in no hurry, every few days I hammered the wedges a little...

Two good ones:;) "OLE BILL MOSHERS FORD", found this on maxhunter.com "CADILLAC IN MODEL A", Bob Wills

What's the best cleaner to clean the WW tires? Years ago I used a small brass brush, back in the 50's and 60's, I don't remember the cleaner we used. Thanks, Jim

On our 28 Phaeton we are missing the drivers door curtain, can a person buy just one. Jim

Re: Danger - Original Model A Fan Blade I had removed the generator from our 28 Phaeton, thought now is the time to really check the fan blade, it looked good, but noticed a 1/2" long crack next to the pulley hub, It was the org. 2 blade fan. We ordered a new 2 blade fan and is in place. :)...

Just a note, I was looking through Snyder's catalog and run across a dist. cam wrench, which I needed one, ordered the one with the instructions on the handle, it's a NUR-REX, I tried it, worked the first, great little tool to carry in the "A".....:) Jim Norris

I did use a little pipe dope on the threads of the valve... Jim

On my 28 the shut-off has been leaking thru for some time. I removed it last week, like you I afraid of damage I might cause, but it came loose with no problem. Took the valve apart, cleaned, and lapped the plug and seat using BON-AMA cleanser, chucked the plug into my 3/8" drill and with...

In replacing the head gasket, noticed the number 1 stud hole in the cylinder head had a crack from stud hole to water jacket, mine wasn't leaking. A fellow in Minn. gave me the part # for a valve guide that I took the machine shop for resurfacing and bored the stud hole in the cylinder head and...

;)I removed the water pump from the cylinder head by, removing the studs from the water pump, had to machine a couple of nuts, making them thinner so I could use as jam nuts to remove the studs. I placed a heavy piece of card board cut to fit against the radiator to prevent damage. Worked the...