I agree with Brent & Mike. If a Model A is unreliable today, it's because it hasn't been restored properly. But so many people seem to think they need to be improved to be reliable transportation. I have a hard time understanding their line of thinking.
Here's a link to a previous discussion: http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77890&highlight=meter
This is what happens when you're half asleep on pain meds! Sorry about that!