Recent content by harleytoprock

I first sanded my new balls with 220 grit sandpaper and then 500 grit. After that I polished them on my buffer with emery. They came out looking like chrome. My teflon seats should last for ever.

I have a new A-Spring rear spring that I purchased for my '30 tudor but never used it. I may sell it if your interested. Drop me a pm.

yes, 12-24

We could start a new sticky titled "Babes and A's"

My local machine shop honed my king pin bushings for a perfect fit and finish for $35. The end result is better than any reamer can do.They were line honed on a Sunnen honing machine. It doesn't pay to buy a reamer.

Tom is correct. Regardless of polarity wiring, the armature will always spin in the same direction.

Did this happen because the main babbits were not line bored accurately?

I'm starting to think about pulling the engine, trans and rear end out of my tudor this fall. The plan is to rebuild the items over the winter. I will need to flatbed the car to another location for winter storage with out those three items in the car. Anyone have some ideas what I can do for...

Randy is excellent to talk to. I have his f100 and although the steering is a little easier than the stock box, I find that it has more free play. Maybe mine needs a little tightening adjusting.

That horn sounds perfect!

Leo, the link doesn't work for me.

If the taper is what only holds the grip then why is there a key in there anyway? No reason for hub to axle location orientation.

The corn head grease should be used in the universal joint housing for the u-joint. Not in the rear end, use 600wt. What do trains have to do with Model A's?

Or some times people just accumulate too many projects, at a faster rate, then they can finish them.

Chris, Muriatic will remove rust much better and quicker than vinegar. I'd try the muriatic again. For your baking soda neutralizing solution, add some liquid clothes detergent to it. The phosphates help to neutralize. I use 2oz of soda plus 2 oz of detergent per gallon of water. Leave the...