Recent content by Jeff in BC

Hi all I did the post refered to in post 5. When I did that post I had not yet removed the idle jet. After letting it sit in penatrating oil for a couple of weeks I was able to unscrew it. So, yes it is screwed in. Jeff

Here's a picture of the remains of an original Marvel decal. Jeff

Another option may be to use Loctite PC 3967 for stripped threads. Jeff

Here's an ad from Montgomery Ward Winter sale flyer ending Feb. 28 1929. I know this is for a T or TT but they may have been made for A and AA as well. I included the whole page just for fun. Jeff

Hi Here's a link that may help you: http://lionsgatemodelaclub.com/Tech_Sessions.html Jeff

They have been called "cotter pins" for at least 133 years. Before I was born! Jeff

I love the "GO-FAST" red. Beautiful job. Jeff

Is the clutch release fork properly riveted to the cross shaft? If it is loose or the holes are worn then the spring pressure may not be enough to allow the bearing to return. Jeff

Could this be the answer? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIjjGrJHSIo Jeff

Hi John That small hole is the float bowl vent. You may have a weeping float valve. Here's a link to some information: http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=139836&highlight=dissection Jeff

Hi Neil I may be wrong but that appears to me to be a 30/31 mirror. I have a 28/29 mirror on my tudor and have no problems. Check out the following links: https://www.brattons.com/28-29-hinge-mirror.html https://www.brattons.com/30-31-left-hinge-mirror.html Hope this helps. Jeff

Colonel As a quick test, if you have a volt meter you can use your starter motor as a load test. Measure the voltage across the battery while you are cranking the starter motor with the ignition off. If the voltage drops by about 2 volts the battery may have a dead cell. Jeff

Please never inflate your tires to the pressure stated on the side wall, this is the maximum pressure. Read your side wall carefully. Check your owner's manual. For the Model A tire pressure is 35 PSI. Jeff

I used an old fan belt I had laying around. Jeff

Victor Page "Model A Ford" book - 1.5 pints Jeff