Recent content by cpetku

Make sure you mount one of them next to the horn so every time you honk it says Ahhhh Ugggggg Lyyyyy Just kidding, I like the original lines of the car and would go with cowl turn signals if I ever install them. Then again, I haven't put in seat belts yet either...

I believe many A's have the bolt there and works fine. The correct solution for appearance is the plug. In my case I ordered the Snyders oil pump retainer not realizing I had a bolt in my block. Tried using the snyders part when I pulled the pan and the snyders part snapped in half. Heated the...

You sound like a sane guy, if you run short you can call me a friend so now you're up to 4 again (maybe not locally)... Was there ever an engineering study done by those who promote the frame flexing with FAM due to rotational forces? The way mine is bolted together I just don't see this being...

Re: Wood handle tire pump If you can state that it actually works for inflating tires, I'll buy it (if shipping is decent). Probably as close as I'll get to an orignal. I think most repro's are ornamental only...

I went the float a motor mounts on the rear of the engine and it made a huge reduction in vibrations especially around 30mph. Not sure how much improvement I would have gotten just replacing the original pads. They were definitely beyound their service life and no longer rubbery. What I...

I have big hands, so I must be missing something here... After I pulled the oil pan, I pried out the baffle tray and was able to clean it and the oil pan in the parts washer. It took a small adjustment to the baffle to straighten the edges and a wooden tool (2x4) to re-install. Why are...

Thats why the fore fathers established laws like were allowed to have multiple model A's but only one wife :D! I can deal with several project cars, but only one project sweetheart (or am I the project :eek: )...

Just remember with these catch cans/pans, you have to empty them. Otherwise it just fills up and drips on the floor again. I have a coating of kitty litter on the floor of the garage under the A and just change it out occasionally.

Replaced the timing gear and now have the pan off. No signs of rod damage, but the little tool to hold the oil pump snapped off in the block (snyders). To make matters worse, it didn't hold the pump in place either. At least I know understand the sludge debate. Pretty thick in the bottom of...

Placed the wrong size ball on my trailer hitch when I had to pick the A up for a mechanical break down. Turned out to be a battery issue and I got it started with the hand crank. Drove the A up on the trailer and the hitch let loose jumping up above the car. At least the back of the trailer...

I too am new to A's and typically order a lot of stuff online that sounds good while looking through catalogs but doesn't always get on the car. In the case of overflow from the quail I eventually replaced the soft radiator gasket that touches the neck with one from Snyders that was quite hard...

I know this thread is kind of old, but my thanks to Tom for posting the picture. I too couldn't find the mark on the crank gear until I knew exactly where to look for it. The mechanics handbook made it look like it was one tooth further away from the key, but I eventually did find it.

Ok, but I don't think it's worth very much by scrap weight How much will you offer for the cotter pin...

Oops, I thought that cotter pin looked wrong and pulled it out the other day. What have I screwed up now?

Anyone got a great solution for eliminating mouse scent after winter storage? Not sure if it's in the upholstery as much of the rock wool(?) seems to have been lost over the past few winters... Also where do you get enough alchohol at an affordable price and is this a mix?