Recent content by gmc4hire

Update, the top leaf has the "Ford" logo stamped on it, that was cool to see. It also is beveled as stated earlier.

OK, I was under my 1928 coupe and noticed that the 2 smallest leaf springs are mounted on the bottom [under the main spring]. Does anyone know why someone would do this?:confused:

EA motor I have needs a switch, where does it go?

Ok, I am in the psocess of rebuilding my 7 tooth steering box. I was looking at the sector shaft. It is an undrilled replacement. Surprise as the sector housing wasn't drilled & tapped for a grease fitting. My question is, why can't I drill the sector shaft as original. Seems to me oil from the...

Thank you, I have enough gray hair.

Just rebuilt and installed differential. I noticed I can turn the rear wheels with the transmission in 1st. gear. Is this normal?:confused:

Sorry not backing plates. Grease baffles. Thanks again.

Thank you, to all. Ordered new backing plates. If they arrive w/ the raised collars that will work. If not I will use washers @ the bolt heads.

Plan to use washers at the heads of backing plate bolts to take up length of bolts so castle nuts and bolt holes line up properly. Good idea?

Thanks to you all. I will try to apply this new wealth of knowledge A.S.A.P. FM:rolleyes:

OK, I hope this is the correct way to ask a question. I have Tom Endys article "Borg Warner overdrive". In it he provides a wiring diagram for the Model A Ford. I cannot figure out how to wire the headlight relay. I know the #30 is power in from battery, but what is hooked up to #85,86,87...

Re: Borg Warner Overdrive schematic i have your article on the recommended way to wire a borg warner overdrive to a Model A Ford. However I am unable to figure out how to connect the which wires to hook up to the headlight relay. I know #30 is power in from the battery, but What goes to...

Sirs, how involved will it be to convert to a left side brake handle from the right side set up i have now. Also would this be correct for my October,1928,coupe.

I am having the same problem, unable to close 1/2" gap between trans and flywheel housings. Splines are in mesh to get this far, but can the clutch alignment/missalignment be the problem this far in?