Recent content by Doug_Knutson

Sounds like you need to learn the fine details of running a Model A .. That rod is directly connected via the carb via a screw & jet to the main gas jet & the choke lever. You should turn it in fully (turning right) if your engine is running it will likely stumble and might stall. That is the...

I just use an official hole punch and a block of aluminum .. magic Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I bought a used Main Cluster upper input shaft on E-bay .. the seller indicated slight wear .., Well I paid 18 bucks for a prefect shaft !! It has been in the trans over 10 years now .. you never know what might come your way if you look and ask Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Damn - I had a course cork gasket sheet -cut out a donut and installed Leaked like a sieve as the cork was far to porous ... lesson learned - buy a proper gasket and it will work like magic Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m dropping in a 8BA flathead in a 29 Roadster pickup. I’ll send pics of a closeup of the pulley area. The wide pulleys are no problem .. but it does get tight. I notched the crossmember quite a bit to get the engine low enough. Running a electric fan to make the belt system even more...

You are sure it’s not because of a long bellhousing or starter motor bolt. I would crawl under and remove the starter and then attempt to turn using a screwdriver on the flywheel teeth. If you can’t turn it there I would go deeper or get the rebuilder to come and help. It might be as simple...

Oh - I should add that my thermostat is located inside the rubber hose .. I can’t recall the details but I recall it was from a 80’s car and around 160 F .. My hot water takeoff is brazed onto the neck and results in lots of flow + there is A 1/8 inch hole drilled in the body to ensure it...

Yes - Sir My hot water heater is located under the drivers front seat, it is a small unit with the air exiting both side with the small 6 volt motor hang downward through a small round hole in the floor board. As stated it can get cool in the Rocky Mountains in the morning and make the Miss...

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Then the view from the rear of the motor and where the upper hot water line enters the fire wall Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Then the following pics show my temp shutoff valve (inside the cab at the floor level). Then the cold water returns into the lower rad hose .. sure is nice on those cold Alberta mornings Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This how I connected my inside hot water heater on my 29 Tudor running a B head and intake Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I found on my new drop axle on my 29 roadster pickup .. the Synders versions were to short ( I also added a 3/8 inch aluminum spacer in) my son when to the local trailer / spring shop ( Standdens) in Calgary and the threaded a prefect set slightly longer and charged 8 bucks each Sent from my...

There are a few newer upgraded synchro transmissions with nicer ratios that bolt up to the the old girl ... just need to drop a bit of cash .. see Snyder’s Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I take my stock 29 Tudor on many 60 -100 mile trips, I like to cruise at 45-48 miles/hr .. I carry a extra couple fuses, fan belt and a few basic screwdriver and wrench’s ... never used them but they are there .. take your time and avoid freeways !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk