Recent content by JEC

If you have the right size cables and good connections a 6 volt battery will spin in over with no problem; I have a 6 volt Optima in my 25 pickup with a Z head. AT first it would barely turn the engine over. I cleaned the frame connection and added star washers on all of the connections and it...

100 LL is not low in lead content and the lead can precipitate out of the fuel air mixture if the combustion temperature is to low. It is labeled low lead because it is lower in lead content than the old 100 octane that we used to burn in our airplanes. It came about when 80/87 octane was...

I haven't used star washers on my model A yet. I just used a bunch on my 25 T pickup I was having problems getting a good ground at the frame with the battery negative lead and sanded the frame paint and used a washer on each side if the cable end. Probably over kill but the starter spins...

The Model A Times have found a new home. John

I forgot to mention that they are to be had for the price of postage. John

Anyone collecting the Model A Times magazine? I have the first 6 issues starting with Jan 2005. I can deliver in the Tucson Arizona area. John cox Tucson Arizona jeltoncox at gmail.com

It has been so long since I bought my motor mounts that i don't remember thevender. possible the guy in California that had the blue engine stand for sale. S & J or something like. that. He has since closed up shop.

I am in the process of installing a 34 pickup engine and transmission in my 28 open pickup I am using the front and rear float-a-moter mounts. I am not using the rear transmission mount. As I recall I am using the model a front cover. I can send you some pictures if you would like. Send me...

I have a BSA Goldstar that the CHP officer wouldnt verify because I had started taking it appart to restore. Still appart 20 years later

Nut's to the pilot.

I got out of the Navy in 1960. I was an E5 making $180 a month with flight pay and had trouble spending it all.

Shellbacks and Pollywogs

I would check your engine mounts.

stand the crank on its nose. Heat the gear with a torch while rotating the crank and the gear will expand and fall off.

My wife says that I am a hoarder. Probably true. I have a barn and hangar full of stuff. I don't usually sell anything but if a friend needs something I just give it to them.