Recent content by jdpalmer

I have a Model A Roadster 1929 and changed the radiator to new Brass works. The old radiator bottom hose was right on the crossmember and so is the new one. I had to tilt the radiator forward to get the hose on has anyone had similar problem. Its not the new radiator as it was with the old one.

That is possible as it’s fairly new from Snyders and first time I took plugs out the top threads broke off. I called and they let me send it back but instead of doing anything to correcting it they just run a tap in each hole which didn’t take care of the broke threads at the top. I called and...

What could be with oil around head on 2&3 plug?

Folks my 29 roadster does not have a baffle in the top tank and seems like I loose a lot of water. are some with baffles and some without

Radio cuts off with engine running

Are tire beads the best way to balance Model a tires. Will they wear the inside of the tube? someone said he just aligns the valve stem with a point on the tire.

Starter switch hanging in how do you fix it

There was a flat washer u def the lock washer

How do you put modern seal on front crank and timing cover

The rubbing block wears in the first 1000+ miles then gets a glaze on it and mostlikly won't wear fast after that, keep it lubbed. You are at .019 which is good

I use copper anti seize on studs and distributor holes. Primer that is not Hi Temp may peel all off no need for it with engine paint

I'll check the screws against had a flat washer under the lock washer may not have locked the cam

Had some trouble with points and distributer so changed distributer and retimed. Would not hit but sounded like on intake stroke back through carburetor. Checked timing and rotor had moved 1/4 to right. retimed and same thing. The rotor has lock washer and new timing gear so would screw not hold...

I have seen a lot of posts on Model A numbers but I have a question. My 29 Roadster has a # A808223 which is a December 28 number. My number is on the title for 29 and I Do know the 29 had outside door handles like mine and the 28 didn't. Reading some other info it seems the engine was stamped...

Mine is straight windshield. I took one out left rear and it had a star on it so I ordered the spring set from Snyders for that latch. The one heavy Plunger spring fit but I had to drill the rivet out to replace it. The rivet that was sent was too big for the slot it worked in so I had to...