Recent content by Chris H

I am just wondering if the “lightened” flywheel may be the culprit? I thought the weight of stock flywheel helped enable the slow idle speed. Just my thought.

I do have to start by saying that I have never been a “Ford guy”. I just don’t care for their styling. I have always preferred Packards, but could never afford one. I do admire well built machines though. I consider the Model A to be a well built, and well engineered machine, much ahead of it’s...

When I got my Model A it came with one of the aftermarket repo cut outs, spot welded shut. It was not the diode type, I am sure. After reading, here, about others that had used the Fun Projects regulator cut outs I made the decision to give one a try, especially since it did not require...

I have used the light bulb method, done it by eye (not very well, though), and the New Rex wrench method. As stated above, for me anyway, is getting the timing pin in the dimple of the timing gear. I don’t see any difference between timing with the light or using the wrench. The car seems to run...

When installing any new float needle and seat, (or old, for that matter), I check by installing the float, rolling the carb over so the float is resting on the needle. Hook up a Mity Vac hand pump in, pressure mode, (not vacuum) and pump up with air. The needle should hold a steady pressure of...

I have always been attracted to antique cars. My dad always said that we would buy a Model T "some day". Well that "some day" never came. I have looked at Model T's and Model A's at car shows and just liked the look of the A's over the T's. Besides someone gave me a Model of a Model A Ford as a...

My garage/shop is a detached 2-car, built in the 1920's. No insulation and very basic. It is used primarily as a wood working shop, but used to keep cars it it too. My heat source is a second hand 60k BTU residential gas furnace converted to propane. I built a two stage filter box to keep the...

Out of ignorance, I used a broker to move mine from Colorado to southern Illinois. As said, I didn't know any better, but did use an online rating AND a checked them out with the BBB. The broker put it out for bids, then had to wait for a driver to pick it up. I did specify a closed carrier. I...

I grew up in an old time hardware store, and 40 years ago we stocked #12-24 fasteners as a regular item. I don't know when it occurred, but the #12-24 started disappearing from our suppliers. I think the machine screw numbering system was aligned with the wood screws and sheet metal screw...

Robert, We have the same issue here in the Mid-west; we have to drive a long way to get ethanol free fuel. I have been adding a good slug of Seafoam to my fuel to remove the deposits left behind by the evaporated ethanol. I have been using it in small engines for years for the same reason. It...

Hi Robert, It sounds like a fuel tank vent problem, or when refueling, rust and debris in the tank is getting stirred up and clogging the fuel pick up. I would check the fuel cap for proper venting. If ok, look for fuel line clogging.

What are you using to measure your charge current? The dash meter (questionable accuracy) or a known accurate ammeter? I have always used an external ammeter of known accuracy. I have always distrusted the accuracy of my dash meter. Just wondering.

It sounds like your nozzle might be clogged with hardened grease. See if you can't poke a piece of stiff wire thru the nozzle and tube, after removing the check ball and spring. When reassembling the ball should be closest to the plunger side of the grease gun head, with the spring closest to...

First of all, I have always been a sports car guy. I used to have posters and built models of all the neat cars, but could never afford. I always dueled over the Packards, Pierce Arrows, Cords, and Dusenburgs, as well. All well out of my price range. I ended up with my first MGB in the '80s, my...

I have always shut off the fuel supply and allow the engine to die from lack of fuel before I leave the car over night. I do not turn off the key ignition or battery disconnect until after the engine has stopped. Since the battery regulates the generator, disconnecting the battery will allow the...