Recent content by Eccentric Old Guy

Thanks for all the information in this thread. The gas tank is being treated with evapo-rust (similar to rust911): https://www.evapo-rust.com/ The Snyder's "gas tank screen" (pencil filter) will be installed: https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/product.htm?pid=979346&cat=41707 Magnets will be...

https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/product.htm?pid=979346&cat=41707 Part # A-9193-T I'm having trouble with sludge/sediment in the bottom of my gas tank, and wondering if anyone is using this screen attached to the shut off valve.....and, what they think about it. I have a screen in the...

Why would you run water in the summer, and change to anti-freeze in the winter? Do some feel there is an advantage to running water? eog

I'm in the same boat as everyone else here, but I can tell you that Mark is held in very high regard by the members of the Big Sky Model A Ford club......of which both he and I are members. I have some pending work for Mark, as well. Mark is a walking encyclopedia of Model A Ford knowledge. I...

If you wait for the tone, a voice will come on and announce that the message box is full.....then will automatically disconnect.

Did you try to leave a message? I just called, and the message box is full. Will not allow you to leave a message. eog

Very cool! The WW2 GI's also called the M1 carbine "warbaby". eog

I found a nice original 1928 Montana plate on eBay. The cost depends on the condition, and how rare your year and state is. Mine cost around $75 IIRC. As far as being legal, it isn't....but, you're unlikely to have any problems, as long as the proper issued plate is also displayed. This doesn't...

To get the timing absolutely perfect, the only way to do that is a perfect TDC in #1 cyl, and a timing light that will determine the very instant when the points open. To find perfect TDC, the timing pin will serve as a reference point, but removing the spark plug in #1 cyl, and rotating the...

If there are 10 lever notches, and there is a total of 40° possible advancement in the timing, then 1 notch is 4°......right or wrong? eog

OK....that makes sense. So full up means the spark happens further past TDC than it would have been if timed with spark lever all the way up. I think Shinn meant to be clear about that, but it wasn't so clear to me, from his video. Everyone else who times #1 at TDC with spark lever all the...

I notice that Paul Shinn uses the Nu-rex, and he times his engine to one notch down. Most everyone else has the spark lever all the way up....including the nu-rex manufacturer's video. pros and cons anyone? Looking for discussion about this. Also, when the spark lever is brought down for...

I almost fell for an email scam just a couple days ago. The thief claimed to be an ex-girlfriend who had a rejected purchase for Amazon gift card for her niece's birthday. I responded that I would help out. Was told to purchase a $200 gift card and send it to a different email address. I called...

Question: If you have a Model A timing cover on a model B engine, wouldn't the engine mounts be a bit different, and result in another issue to deal with? eog

I'm wondering how much practical difference it would make if setting the timing to either 4 or 5 notches. Does it make enough difference to narrow it down to one or the other? I believe the reason for one notch down on start, is to make sure the spark plug fires after TDC....or, is that...