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The brake job was complete, drums, shoes, etc., with shoes arched to the drums. The symtoms of the problem didn't exist before the brakes were done. Opinions of club members include; transmission bushings, U-joint, and differential. All of these issues should have been apparent before the...

One of our club members recently had new brake drums installed by a reputable Model A garage. When he got the car back, it made a terrible noise (grinding/banging). When we jacked up the rear end, we were able to move both hubs in and out at least 1/8 inch. We have done numerous diagnostic...

How necessary is an oil filter for a stock Model A engine? Can they restrict the flow of oil to vital engine components?