Recent content by Jay Ess

Boy I wish I could! I have this personality disorder that will not allow me to consider having fun unless I anguish over every detail. It sucks... :o

Bob, thanks for the response. Would you know the weight of just the body, fenders and bumpers as this would be sprung weight. Thanks, js Thanks Mike. I am a member and will be posting over there as well. I thought that this would be the best place to ask about the weight of just the body. I...

I am finally ready to re-spring my Speedster. I will be using a T rear, and a Posies A reverse eye and lower arc spring which is said to lower the front end by 2". I understand that the T spring should accomplish the same drop in the rear. I am also interested in making the ride as compliant...

As always, great responses and an abundance of knowledge! I probably should have presented my initial inquiry differently. I was hoping to run this reverse mechanical tach in my 1930 A and I am looking for a way to drive it. I was trying to keep it short and sweet and not upset any of the...

Thanks for the explanation. Makes perfect sense. Much appreciated.

Hi Kevin. The alternator has a mechanical gear driven adapter on the rear of the unit. The black object in my original post is another type of drive that attaches to an alternator. Regarding slippage, If they work on a tractor I would guess the performance would similarly acceptable on an A.

Anyone driving a tach from a Generator or Distributor like they use on tractors?

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In VG to excellent condition. Thanks, js

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Ordered the unit from Texas T Parts today. I will let you know how it works out, (If any one is interested?) js

For a Stock Model A, I would agree that this is a great system, and I considered it. However I have only one tail light/brake light, no park, fog, or cowl lights, and no need for, or ability to use the 4 way flashers. Also I believe if you want the wiring harness that plugs into the unit, it...

I would presume that it would work with both positive and negative ground?

Found it on Lang's website. Apparently it was designed with Model Ts in mind. http://www.modeltford.com/item/T-SIGN-4.aspx

I would be using this with separate signal lights so a four wire system will suffice. It will be used on my speedster, and I don't wish to have a switch on my column. Pros, Cons, etc. Thanks.