Recent content by Dave in MN

I had the same problem with a new roof. I had not stretched the top material enough during installation. I replaced the top and pulled harder….No more problems. Good luck!

I mocked up the seat and roll bar/top for a speedster I am building. The photos show the progress made in the last three days. I am shortening the wheelbase by 13.5” to provide for better traction and get the look I envision. The rear wishbone will be cantilevered to pick up the support of the...

The vacuum supplied to retard the timing is taken from the base of the air filter. The primary function of the timing advance is from the centrifugal advance weights. The system works very well. I have used it for about 15,000 miles over the past two years. See photos attached…..

An oil pump delivering high oil pressure is placing a high load on the oil pump drive gear and the center cam gear. I am concerned that this will be a failure area for anyone that accumulates lots of miles on their engine. I have been installing the Kliesen filter/regulator since they have been...

I got about 24k on a set of Coker Classic Radials on my 31 Town Sedan. I was running them at about 32 psi for the first 8k when I experienced some tube issues on the rear drivers side…flats. The tubes were scuffing in the tire. I increased the pressure to 35 psi and had one more flat. I...

I have modified a couple Lucas 25D vacuum/mechanical advance distributors for use on high compression heads. I need three more for engine builds in the works. I get them on Amazon for about $80.00. The lower part of the distributor needs to be machined so it fits the Model A distributor hole...

I ordered a modified steering box from Randy Gross and never analyzed why it was not centered. I installed a “Moog” adjuster on the drag link to make the correction. I installed the part just prior to starting my road trip last summer. Having the sector centered made the driving much more...

Nkaminar, I have an adjustable drag link in my ‘31 for the exact reason you state. Thanks for sharing that thought. Good Day!

I have also done this two times and the end result is very good. Good Day!

Tom, The Burlington counterweighted crankshaft is an option also. I have used a number of them in the past. The link follows: https://burlingtoncrankshaft.com/ Good Day!

I installed a five gallon belly tank that the injection system circulates fuel from. Fuel feeds from the original tank to the belly tank. There is also a manual vapor bleed valve on the belly tank.

I drove my Sniper 1100 fuel injected Burtz engine 11,500 miles this past summer while on a road trip to Alaska. The Burtz engine has a Miller Hi-Speed head on it. The system worked flawlessly. The EFI improved the fuel economy over dual Stromberg carbs by 3 mpg.

Our local Club (Twin Cities Model A Ford Club) invited a fuel expert to one of our winter clinics to speak about fuel and oil for our cars. For winter storage of our cars and small engine equipment, he suggested filling the gas tank fully and then placing a plastic bag or similar plastic over...

17 mpg pulling the trailer if kept between 55 and 60 mph. 16 mpg if over 60 mph 18 if just the car and held between 60-65.

Hi Paul, I saw your recent interview of Steve and Leah Barnacle and enjoyed it. They are both friends of mine. We all belong to the Twin Cities Ford Model A Club where Steve and I are both pretty active in the touring aspect. Regarding being interviewed, sure if you think there is some aspect...