Recent content by Jack Richard

Hi Steve, I just found your message on the Model A Ford Barn website, dated almost a year ago! I assume you were searching for owners of 1928 Fordor sedans, maybe in researching your article in The Restorer about the 60A and 60B sedans. I still have my 28, firewall date May 28, 1928 stamped...

I had the same problem with #1 cylinder only under my Serr-Miller head. I tried everything, nothing worked except very hot plugs fouled in #1 more slowly. The solution was to change the carb/manifold to a Weber 32/36 with new manifold. No more fouling, lots more power now. I think the...

As far as I know, no Mallory distributor for the Model A has had a tach drive for a cable. There are at least 3 versions of the early Mallory, and they came in dual point or single, and several newer versions some of which were single or dual point.

As long as the internals are properly lubricated, there is no danger of damage by operating the blade manually. There should be lube between the pin and gear with the indent and it should not take excessive force to operate. I have several rebuilt EA's both the C-1 and C-2 models and they are...

We are in Pendelton tonight (Wed), ready to roll on to Boise tomorrow after a windy but sunny day in the Gorge today coming from Vancouver, WA. Jack Richard http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e199/jack22a/Boise%20NWRG%20Mafca%20Meet%202012/

I did not add any spacers, it must be that the rear surface of the u-joint keeps the gear from moving too far forward, rather than the snap ring limiting its movement.

Thanks for all of your responses, after putting the rear axle back in , the speedo gear was in the right place without too much play fore and aft, Jack

After you remove the pan and clean it up, the threaded insert that is spinning can be silver soldered or brazed. There are replacements inserts available from Model A parts suppliers if the threads are messed up, and come with new drain plug.

Gordon Buehrig was a famous classic car designer who worked for Auburn Automobile Company in the early 30's, and designed many cars that are considered the best of the best. He worked first for Duesenberg (owned by Auburn) as a body designer, then was transferred to redesign the 34 Auburn. As...

Attached are photos of my latest project, a replica of Gordon Buehrig’s modified 1930 Model A Ford Cabiolet 68B. He named the car Baby, and said in later years it was his favorite car he ever owned, and wrote quite a bit about it over the years, including magazine article with good photos of...

Thanks for your replies, but the driveshaft seal is new and intact beneath the bearing (I installed it), so I don't think that is the cause of the gap. I measured the bearing again, and it is 1 11/16" long.

I discovered that the speedo drive gear on the drivshaft has about 1/4" fore-aft movement. It seems to be aligned with the speedo gear when in the forward position against the snap retainer ring, but can slide easily rearward and "disengage" with the speedo gear. The thrust washer is in place...

The large spring in your photos was not original, is one of many aftermarket items offered to compensate for worn brake system. The center link looks like it has a lot of wear from being used with the incorrect "dogbone" substitute. It possibly could be repaired but might be easier to find a...

There were two "styles" of the equalizer brake system on the Model A. The first was on the earlier 1928 cars (until about May) that had the so-called AR brakes. This system had the emergency brake handle on the left side, near the cowl panel. This emergency brake was connected to the...

I am not sure, but believe it is a Winfield.