Recent content by CleaningTheGarage

I should have posted again sooner, but I've been out doing minor, easy things to my car. I just popped in to check the Barn here on how to pour new bearings.:D Jg61Hawk, well put. I understand Brent's perspective because he deals with the worst cases on a daily basis: people who don't know...

I'm starting this thread as an extension of this one. Best you read it first. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=359393 Brent, You hit on several topics, so I'll try to identify them as I see them. If misinterpreted your meaning, please correct me. 1) Owners need to honestly...

Oh let's do! You hit a number of subjects worthy of discussion, but here they don't help Tom get his car started. Tom: Providing some additional information would help others narrow down the potential causes. When did you drive it last? Did it run ok then? Has it run since any of the items...

It's not just about the market value of the car or the parts. It's about historical preservation, fellowship with others, the satisfaction of learning something new and passing it on. Not to mention the joy of getting your hands dirty and the pure enjoyment cruising down the road provides. I'm...

My block is leaking coolant at the front of the motor in the same place as in this thread. It's apparently been repaired before. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=329310&highlight=Cracked+block To summarize the options from the other thread somewhat in order of complexity...

I need a set of top irons for a 28/28 Open Cab Pickup. I have a set of the "modern" universal irons, but the angles are all off.

Cast Iron.

Found this in a box of Model A parts I picked up at an auction. 1/2 of a set to stamp something? It's 4" wide, 5" tall and 1 5/8 Deep. Weighs just under 7lbs. As best I can tell it is marked; Ford AB-7353-A 699-7352 79925 CH Anyone? Thanks!

Beer - Made by the Schoenhofen Brewing Company of Chicago. Quite popular in it's day. From the County Historical Society files: "The Lighthouse Barbecue and Oil Station No. 10 was situated at the intersection of Sturdy Road and Lincolnway, where the south end of the roundabout is now [2017]...

Uh oh. Didn't mean to spark the great carburetor brand debate. Probably time to change the subject. What kind of oil should I use? :D Over time, I'll probably end up with both (or all three) and see which works best for me. Benson: Your comments on cores disappeared, but are all good...

Update! Seller agreed to a return and refund, for which I'm grateful. That left me with four Tillotsons. The one that came on the car, the rebuilt one I purchased "rebuilt" and two of unknown condition I picked up at an auction in Indy a couple of weeks ago. Bought a rebuild kit and worked...

Thanks All! Can someone recommend a source of quality rebuilt carbs? Or is my dream of anything other than one I rebuild myself just that; a dream? There is a charity car show at my church this weekend that I would like to drive to, rather than having to trailer it for two miles. I'm in...

I will be contacting the rebuilder, but best case there will be a return and a refund or a price concession and a core I'll need to rebuild. Was hoping to go into that discussion with as much knowledge and detail as possible. Thought that's what this forum was for.... I won't reveal where I...

I decided to bench the Tilotson from my earlier thread and buy a rebuilt Zenith. The top casting is marked w/ a Z on the outboard side and 27 G on the engine side. The bottom casting is marked Zenith 1. Popped it in and gas is leaking steadily from the vent hole on the engine side. With...

Consult a professional. DIY carries a number of risks including, discoloration of the cleaned area, stretching and/or delamination of the top layer and damage to the fabric fibers. It's not enough to just dissolve the sap, it has to be properly extracted. Once clean a Scotch Guard protectant...