Recent content by Jdubwikk

I am curious if anyone has had a block that showed signs of weeping and what type of block sealer you have used. I bought blue devil but after asking the company rep some questions they recommended not using it because the coolant system is not pressurized. Comments?

My Dad put the Mitchell OD and synchro trans in the 30 Coupe he had and that car runs great. The only issue is the low OD % compared to the Borg Warner in my Sedan. My engine turns 2K @ 57mph with the 36% OD and standard trans. Hope that helps.

My 29 Sedan is insured with Condon Skelly and I don't have as many restrictions. There is a mileage rest. but you just have to call and tell them the reason for goig over and no problem. My only issue is that being in North Carolina they are not able to write liability. I had to use USAA for...

Does anyone know what the resistance of the dist. body should be for the electrical leads? Mine vary pretty much all over the scale from 1.1 ohms to 2K ohms. The car seems to run fine but I do have a chug every once in a while at idle. I am running electronic ignition and with the original...

What is the possibility of have a bent shifter fork that is binding two gear when moved out of the neutral position. A guy in our club had a similar problem but his was stuck in second gear and would not shift out. I agree with an earlier post of pulling the tower and taking a look at the gear...

Hey thanks for the update. I am still amazed that you had so many problems with the Zenith and getting one rebuilt. The are really simple to work on and adjust. I must say that even with the modern look of the 13922 it still looks better than the Weber set up. I would be interested to see how...

Has anyone used or dealt with Ficken Wiper Service in NY? I am just curious since my wiper motor quit working several years ago and I want to get it repaired. Wanted to see what anyone's experience was. Thanks in advance Ford Barners.

The origional "Air-Maze" filter was used more as a flame arrestor in case of a backfire through the carb instead of as an air filter. If you think about the road conditions today compared to the conditions of the Model A era our air is much cleaner than then. Ford didn't deliver the car with...

I have the Weber on my 29 Tudor. That combined with the high compression head, electronic ignition and overdrive make the car a lot more capable of highway speeds and gives you a little extra boost if you need it. I will say that personally I don't really like the look of the Weber but the...

Glenn, I thought I had a cracked block myself no to long ago for the same reason, water in the oil pan. I talked with Rich at Antique Engine Rebuilders, 847-674-6716, and he turned me on to a modern composite style head gasket for my car. I had already changed it three times with a copper...

I have found that if you loosen the head bolts about two threads and hit the starter with the spark plugs installed the head will "pop" up and be a piece of cake to remove. This is actually a tip in Les Andrews book and it works like a champ. Good luck.

Again thanks to all who posted an opinion on this thread. I value the inpit a lot. In doing this research and talking to some of the folks that were suggested I have found one willing to help by making some suggestions and looking at some photos I took. It is possible that I may not have a bad...

Thanks to everyone who has responded to this post. I have gotten alot of good feedback and both positive and negative experiences with not just the two rebuilders I was looking into but others as well. I just want to say that I am not trying to bad mouth anyone or start a debate, I just want to...

I am in the market to have my engine rebuilt. I have been looking at two places, Schwalms and H and H. If anyone has any feedback on either of these I would be happy to hear it. If there is something you are not comfortable posting you could send me an email at Jdubwikk@aol.com Thank Ford Barn...

I am looking for a nice 1929 NC Plate. Does not have to be restored but must be solid with no extra holes or major sheet metal defects. I have a RESTORED set of 29 VA plates that could possibly be traded for like item. Thanks Jim