Recent content by gadgetgeeza

Thank you, Thank you Mike V. Florida. I posted a couple of years ago that I was running my old engine near to the low mark on the dipstick with no leaks. Above this level it was making a real mess! I was lambasted for this - 'Henry put the F mark for good reason' etc..... Now my new engine is...

Yesterday the motor started to misfire a bit - not too bad. We went up a 1 in 3 hill in second gear without too much trouble. On inspection the rivet on the rotor had come lose and the brass contact had dropped off, conveniently lodging in the dizzy body without shorting anything. This gave me a...

Does anybody have a surplus Brumfield head - new or used - that they could let me buy?

Don't be too hard on yourself.

Steve -We have a strong motoring following here in the UK. Loads of events going on - racing, trials, hill climbs, sprints, navigation and shows. The A has only recently been recognised here for just how good it is. And there are plenty of right hand drive cars for us - mine is from South...

Thanks Steve_Mack. I have heard it said that an engine runs best of all at the end of it's life. I take this as a warning, but it is running far too well to justify an expensive rebuild now. I've been running vintage machinery for over 45 years so do have some experience in this. It does get...

Thanks Mike. As I suspected - the F means Full and L means Low (not empty). It does not mean Essential and Unacceptable. Any point in between is OK. So if I maintain my engine oil closer, but above L to prevent it leaking, and under no circumstances below L my warranty should be ok.

Oil is very cheap - but it does make a mess. From this thread I am happy that the oil level that my motor has 'chosen' is just above the LOW mark but still within the recommended range - that's good enough for me.

I understand what you're saying but the reality is a Model A is very different to a modern car. Bearing sizes, seals, speed, stroke length, efficiency, compression ratio, oil pressure, splash/pressure lubrication, air and oil filters, tolerances, design life, dynamics/balance, engine management...

Thank you for your comments Runnerbun - and in principle I totally agree. The car is a South African car now in the UK. The engine was 'rebuilt' in the 1990's by persons unknown and has done little work since. There is a ghost mark in the bores showing an extended period of inactivity. It...

I totally agree Bluesunoco. And now my oil level has stabilised near LOW on the stick I don't need one any more either Could a high oil level be the fundamental problem leading to the folk law about A's leaking oil?

Got the wrong words - Rear Main Janitor A-6768

Firstly - from the photos in the other thread, it seems I have an original dipstick which is a good start. Second - my oil level has settled at 7 3/8" from the top which is just above the Low mark. Note measurements from the TOP of the stick which is what matters. My take on this is that the...

Really useful Roadrunner. Non of our problems are new I guess - I just couldn't find the earlier thread with the search function - is it me? I will check my dipstick against the measurements and report back.

I have been regularly topping up the oil level to the dipstick mark and then leaving a trail of oil on the road on sharp bends. I have the oil catcher fitted which overflows. The car has been using up to 2 pints every 40 miles so very thirsty. I stopped topping it up to see if it stopped...