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I've used them on my modern car for years. The type of wheel it has doesn't work well with std weights. Could've put stick on weights but chose to add balance beads. Nice smooth ride for over 60,000. In really cold weather, you do feel them in the wheels for a mile or so. I'm talking really...

2.5 years?? No problem. Probably will need to clean the points, then start er up. Warm up, then change oil. (Of course first thing is to check levels of all fluids)

E10 or E15 will run just fine in an A, just DON'T leave it sit. In the fall, before you park it for the winter switch to pure gas for a couple tanks if possible, or else drain the tank. Yeah, I know draining the tank can possibly cause it to rust, but leaving a tank of ethanol over winter WILL...

If you lift a spark plug strap an 1/8" and run the engine, you can see the spark clearly. Also possible, of course, a bad plug.

It doesn't work to try to sell "as-is" on ebay. I sold two items to the same bidder a while ago, via buy-it-now. Listed them AS-IS with no returns, described the parts honestly. Emailed the buyer ahead of payment telling him the parts were AS-IS, he agreed. Then when the buyer received them he...

I set my generator output to 16 amps at fast idle with the stock cutout, which was nearly max on my generator. Then installed the regulator-in-the-cutout. It charges +1 amp with lights on low, -2 amps with lights on high. Std bulbs. After starting, the current jumps to 10 or 12 amps, then tapers...

I put a new tractor 6V battery from Fleet Farm and a Fun Projects voltage regulator 14 years ago last spring. Both are still going strong. I know they had quit building the FP regulator, I haven't kept up, are they back on the market yet? I don't use a battery maintainer, just jump in and start...

I'd check with those who've done thiers years ago, after lots of miles. Because when the coating starts to burn off or wear it then looks really ugly. It doesn't come off/burn evenly. I replaced mine with a repro about 10 years ago. Left it natural, it has an even rust color to it. I think it...

Lot of people replaced the spoke wheels with later 16" solid rims. Easier to find old tires to use on the A. Back in the day.

My 29 Fordor is a 50 footer, but runs and drives great. Structurally great shape, but "fixed up" in the 50's and 60's by a Dr and his wife. I talked to her, she was proud of sewing the interior herself, and it still looks good. I wouldn't trade it for a perfect 10. It's got character and just a...

"It has to drive before it can stop." Ha! Reminds of what my grandpa used to say, you never get anywhere with your brakes on. However, I've driven cars where you get the panicky feeling, want to drag your feet because the brakes are not working. Not fun! One thing to remember: The mechanical...

I used an old turn signal switch I bought at a swap meet. Paid $5 for a box of 5 or 6. Here is a picture of the one I used, WOW! Someone wants a pretty penny for theirs...

Used antifreeze from your local car repair will work just fine, and it's free. A couple three inches in a five gallon bucket won't be accessible to neighborhood cats or dogs, especially if the cover is secured properly. If you've got a persistent cat or dog, tie the bucket to a post so it can't...

If you get yourself some GumDrop candy, bite one in half, it'll be really sticky on the bite. Stick this to the trap paddle. The green spearmint ones work the best. The mouse will chew on the candy and try to pull it off...SNAP! One dead mouse.

Just because the engine had SAE 30 doesn't mean it was nondetergent. I use SAE 30 detergent in my lawn mowers, have for years. DEFINITELY doesn't need to be hot dipped. Even if nondetergent was used previously, run detergent now, change oil often for a couple oil changes, then revert to regular...