Recent content by FordTudor1931

It takes a lot to move all six wheels at the same time, especially if the grease is a touch old and stiff. Since the rotation of the speedometer cable doesn't stop, something has to give. It could either strip the cogs or move it back out of gear. The back popped out and the gear released. I...

Garwood, I'll see you there. Planning to drive my 31 Tudor down from Grand Haven. It is a great event and the Museum and the surroundings are wonderful. You can't go wrong with the Model A days at Hickory Corners!

715 miles and every single one enjoyable!

The light is installed behind the dash panel with the screw in the middle of the dash going through the round hole on the light. The square hole fits into an indentation on the dash to keep the light from turning. The wire from the light should be pointed left (towards the steering wheel)...

Are you saying that the cam in the distributor isn't turning? Did you check the screw to make sure it was tight? The cam is driven from the oil pump through two shafts and they are keyed together. There is no way that those will break in normal use. If the screw at the top of the cam isn't...

Considering the average age of the attendees, the decision was clearly the correct one. Good thinking MAFFI!

The felt goes on the rod inside the emergency brake lever. It is intended to prevent the rod from rattling.

Tony S, Just noticed you are a Junior Member! How abut that! You are my idol! I want to be just like you!

Arm rests in the back seat and dome light would be Deluxe.

No, it makes no difference.

Need a round Waltham speedometer for parts. Non working is fine as long as the guts of the speedo is still there.

Try connecting a ground wire to the headlight and see if that fixes the problem

Re: Save the Date. GLIMMER MODEL A DAY 2019 Thanks Mark, for the reminder. The Gilmore Model A Days is always a highlight of the year!

No, I don't have LED brake lights. Would a combination of LED brake lights and regular cowl bulbs create enough resistance to allow the 535 flasher to work? If it would work, it would be a simple and elegant solution.

Thanks Badpuppy for your suggestions. I hadn't thought about the power source and that is where I will start the corrective measures.