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Thanks Tom.

Does the 3 brush Powerhouse differ in the charging adjustment procedure to the 5 brush powerhouse, and how is it done? Is the moveable brush in the same position on both types?

Hi Marty. I can email you a drawing of the gas gauge assembly if required. It is important that the cork gasket goes to the back against the tank. Clean out the ridges on the tank itself and the back of the gauge where the two meet. I have seen the brass rings there, but the cork gasket always...

“The Right Hand Drive Model 'A' Ford.” A 44 page e-book in full colour, showing the differences between right hand drive Model ‘A’ Fords, and left hand drive Model ‘A’ Fords manufactured between 1928 to 1931. It also gives information on the differences between USA assembled cars and Canadian...

“The Right Hand Drive Model 'A' Ford.” A 44 page e-book in full colour, showing the differences between right hand drive Model ‘A’ Fords, and left hand drive Model ‘A’ Fords manufactured between 1928 to 1931. It also gives information on the differences between USA assembled cars and Canadian...

I was in the middle of the earthquake. 65 dead at 8pm tonight. Our city of Christchurch is devistated. Looking on the bright side, my Model 'A' and parts are undamaged. What about the wife and kids, Oh yes, they are ok to.

Interesting Mike. I see the fasteners you have, have the tags to hold the rear ring in place on the back of the curtain. Do you think they are actually originals or very early repros? Looking from your side of the fence, I can't see anybody making repros way back then, some 40 years ago, when...

I have tried all sorts of fluids over the last 45 years. The original glycerin is ok, but is hydroscopic. A heavy hydraulic fluid works well and so does good old (but new) engine oil. I had engine oil in my 30 Fordor shocks for 40 years and one has just started to leak, and the car performed...

I have made tentative steps at pricing the original type side curtain fasteners. I have attached pics of originals and some repros. I am pricing just the actual curtain fastener not the body socket at the moment. Now some questions; Would you folks prefer chromed brass, or stainless steel? Would...

Many thanks folks. Singleplate.

Many thanks folks. Les.

Just a thought. It is vital to have the king pin thrust bearing up the right way. I have seen them installed upside down with stiff steering resulting.

What is the approved method of preloading the pinion bearing and then the carrier bearings to the axle housings? What is the recommended preload and how is it measured? In the past I have used fishing scales and I pull the banjo or crown wheel over with suitable string wound around to get 4lb...

Thanks Jim. What I meant by 3/32" o/size, is total measurement. ie 11 3/32". Or 3/64" wear each side of the drum, if you follow my drift. Many thanks for your answers.

What is the max oversize for safe brake drums. I was lead to believe it is 3/32" over the std. 11". To stop the bottom king pin bush rotating in the stub axle, what is the best repair. Make an oversize bush. Knurl the outside of the bush and install. Look for a better stub axle. What is the...