Recent content by DPV1936

Looking for a Blower setup for a Model A 4 Cyl. Any condition considered but must be old school traditional style. Also, any information about installation and mounting. Thank you!

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I also have an Aristocrat dash panel in need of the contact decal that mirrors the original. Did you ever come up with one?

Very rare original 1930 California License plate set. Ultra rare 3 digit. Most plates from 1930 are 5 or 6 digits. Some people speculate that the 3 digit plates may have been issued to politicians or dignitaries. They also may have been some of the earliest plates issued in 1930. Finding a...

So there is a fuse mounted on top of the starter. Should that have blown before the amp gauge?

Thanks for all of the great info. How do you guys feel about the amp gauge actually smoking? Makes me believe a pretty big short. I ordered a new amp gauge, cut-out, new wiring from cut-out to terminal and new from terminal to dash. The wiring in those places had some burn spots so I am doing it...

So I get the Model A running but the Amp gauge is not showing discharge when I crank it over nor is it showing charge at all no matter rpm. New 6 volt battery reads 6.23 volts out of car. When car is running I show no voltage at battery. I bumped the cut-out with my hand and it sparked while the...

I agree with you 100%. The reason I wanted the Optima was it is a sealed, maintenance free, non-spillable battery. I don't have to worry about fumes and explosions while charging or checking cell fluid levels. You are correct, there are a few different wet cell batteries with fluid/vent plugs in...

Looks like Speedway Motors is a winner. The website took my order and said it would be delivered by 7/1. $31.63 shipping + $27.85 for the privilege of living in California and $239.99 for the battery. Thanks for your assist.

The local AAP says there are none in California and it can not be ordered due to haz mat laws not allowing batteries to come across California border. I hate living here. Thanks for your suggestion though.

Does any one know of a 6 volt Model A battery that is sealed (no fill plugs) besides the Optima? Apparently there is no stock of Optima's anywhere and no parts house can order them.

I have a 1930 4door with the cast iron sediment bowl. What is the spring for on the drain valve? My car did not have one but I have seen some pictures of cars with and some without. A spring came with the filter/washer rebuild kit. It seems the drain valve needs to be screwed all the way in to...

Thank you to everyone for your advice. Due to the non-availability of waterpumps I went ahead and bought a rebuild kit and a can of engine paint from Snyders. I must admit that it was fairly straightforward and the instructions supplied were easy to follow. I feel better about myself for doing...

I need to replace the water pump on my 1930. I have tried Mikes, Snyders, All Ford Parts, CW Moss. All of them say National back order. Mikes told me could be 6 to 8 months. I contacted a member at the local Model A club who supposedly had 3 of them. His response was "Due to the non-availability...

Thank you to those that responded. Due to the fact that the zirks are in the wrong positions so I dont know if the wrong grease was used on the rear fitting and the pump shaft is pretty rough looking, I think I will just purchase a leakless and be done.