Recent content by jesster925

I don't recall where I checked it (I think it was here, Or Mr. Plucker's site), But I checked the stamp number on the engine and it is a 1928 number "A748317". But maybe the original neck broke, and this one was from another car, Changed back in oh let's say.....1935. That part I can see, But...

I did the silicone sealer. I also seen that they will break real easy in the shop manual I bought "Mechanics Handbook" By Les Andrews. Awesome book, And definitely a necessity for some one (Like myself) that is new to the stock rebuild game. But I have been chucking the paper gaskets for years...

@ Tom I kinda new somthing was not right with the cast outlet on top, From the base to the highest point is 5 1/2". Now every thing I have seen (in catalogs and web site's) say's 5" or 6". So I'm not sure where this thing came from. I'm going to a show this weekend, Then I think that's it for a...

I might try that on sat. There are a few spots where I could try it out. Here are a few pic's (o:

First, Thanks to all of you for the replys. I did the timing as good as I could (For a Rookie) with my fingers, Don't have one of those tools for turning/holding the distributor cam (I'm guessing it would be called a "distributor cam tool") and got it as close as I could. Took her out for a...

Well been absent from the barn for a few months, Been crazy busy. Did get some time in to work on my 28. Going to a show in Dublin on sept. 6 (CA). Its about 30 miles one way, and for me by far the farthest I have taken her. Yesterday I cleaned her up a bit, got every thing squared away with...

@ Steve. Well finally got your website to open (not your bad, Adobe Reader X issue) and holy cow, there is a butt load of info there! I looked on my car for the tank stamp and either it's not there or it's under the paint, So if I take the paint off this winter I will keep that in mind and look...

@ Dave The only cross brace I see is made of wood. I will try to post a picture, Have not had much luck doing that on this site for some reason. If it is the one I'm looking at it has some kind of vinyl wraped and stapled to it. Dont think it came that way but not sure I want to tear it off. If...

@ Tony I seen the XXX thing on another site called H.A.M.B. I have heard that they are another good site for model A research so I took the advice to heart. I am still VERY new to this web site and working on "Stock" Model A's. I try to word my post as to not tick anyone by my lack of knowledge...

I am trying to figure out where my 28 was assembled. I have found out that engine stamp/Vin don't tell you that. The stamp number is A748,XXX (I was told to do it that way, The XXX thing) so I know that was Dec. 1928. Now was that when the engine was assembled, Or the whole car...

already did. (o: I have every intention to keep it as original. I did put the brake equalizer floaters on, Stops a lot better, Not like modern power brakes, But a lot better. The fan is going to be changed as per Duffy 1's suggestion. The thought of it coming apart just kinda scares the heck out...

Ok cool will check it out.

Thanks for all the info. After years of hanging out with car nuts and going to car shows and hearing how the guys that build the "Stockers" (Is that a good word?) Are a tight knit group of people full of knowledge and know-how who are more then willing to share it with you, I am finding that to...

WOW! I expected like 1 or maybe 2 replys, You guy's rock. (o: @tiny,1930ArtDeco and any one else who replyed about the plates. The question was more of should I pay more to run them and after looking a little closer at the renewal notice, It is only $10.00 more to run "Special plates" (they are...

First want to say hi, I'm new to this site and new to working on "Stock" model A's. I have recently acquired a 1928 fordor leather back. All stock and made this discovery. I have been working on cars for 40 years (Plus or minus) but the stock model a is a whole new game. Kind of one of those...