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Rather than using a sand blaster, you might want to see if you can fit the door into a bead blasting cabinet. By using the smaller nozzle in the bead blaster you should be able to get into a lot more of the hard to get to areas. By using the bead blasting cabinet you can also reduce the air...

It sounds like you have a pretty good idea of what you are getting into. A few comments, 1) many of the clutch disc installed in the Model A did not have springs in the center of the disc. This can exaggerate clutch chatter problems. 2) Another problem I have noticed is many of the...

I would never try to rebuild a core like that. I believe you would be wasting your time and money. The real question that comes to mind is why did this crack happen in the first place. I would be using the two piece distributor shaft during the rebuilding process.

If you remove the spark plugs you should be able to rotate the crankshaft by turning the fan. Use the timing pin in the front cover to find TDC.

If my memory serves me right, the weight of a complete Model A engine is about 430 pounds,without the transmission, flywheel, or bellhousing

If it will run, you may want to try a little WD 40 around the intake manifold gasket near the front two cylinders. If you have a intake gasket leaking you may not have adequate fuel to the cylinder that is not firing.

My Model A also has a crack in this area. It is not as large as yours, but it is in the exact same place. In most cases this is caused by freezing. In my experiences, it is not uncommon to find cracks in this area. Another area that is well known for cracking is directly under the water...

My personal experience with distributors has been rather challenging also. I removed the distributor to enable me to better examine the components. I also used a volt meter / continuity tester troubleshoot the distributor on the bench. I found it to be rather difficult to get the wire...

In my opinion, the most common problem is exactly what Tom Endy said. A poor quality clutch disc. A poor quality or poorly adjusted pressure plate would be second, and the third most likely problem would be with the flywheel.

Berts in Colorado has an early 1930 Murray on there website for $6000.00. It is complete! Runs and drives, and you would still have a lot of fun doing a restoration while still being able to use the car. www.modelastore.com

I completely agree ! You have at least $500.00 in parts in the doors, rear fenders, hood, radiator shell, and frame. Before spending a lot of money on parts for this project, you may want to consult with Brent Terry Restorations about assembling and fitting the wood kits that will be...

I personally would not pack these with grease. The thickness of the grease might give you some interesting readings when younger trying to adjust and set it up. I would put a light coating of oil on them to prevent them from running dry and perhaps scoring the bearings or races during...

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Are you advancing the spark lever ?

There are better parts vendors than Mac's. I have ordered from them twice since they changed owners. Both times were very problematic. The first order was sent somewhere else, and the order I received was also supposed to go to someone else. When I finally received my order, there were...