Recent content by Jim Johnston

Does anyone have, or know, where I can view a drawing of an A or B cylinder head. I need the dimensions to locate the center of the flat squish area. Thanks.

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Beautifully restored late ’31 Model ‘A’ Panel Delivery truck. Excellent woodwork throughout, with custom carpet in the cargo area. The seats were upholstered at LeBaron Bonney. Excellent mechanical condition with strong engine, good brakes, and 12 Volt electrical system with alternator. Runs...

Ken, I used to paint mine. With a little patience you can do a god job of 'hiding' the weights. This last set of tires I mounted I switched to balance beads - very satisfied and painting eliminated.

What everyone else said. Don is indeed one of the best, and a genuine asset to our hobby.

good to hear! Please let us know the results.

Great video of good fun. This would be a felony in Connecticut - one of the reasons I now live in GA!

You might want to try PPG DX-330. It is available at PPG automotive paint stores. A little pricy but it remove old wax, tar, etc.

Does anyone on the 'barn' know of any engine, not just an 'A' engine, that has experienced cam or lifter damage/failure attributed to the oil used? I'm not looking for an opinion, but a conclusion based on an engine failure analysis that would include the usual hardness checks, grain structure...

Ref The Model A Service Bulletins, Page 574 'CLEARANCES AND LIMITS USED IN ASSEMBLY OF MODEL "A" ENGINES'. Time gear backlash .004".

A friend has been experiencing shifting problems he described as feeling like it was hung up between gears. Yesterday we removed the shift tower, and saw no abnormalities. Further investigation revealed that with the sliding gears in their neutral position the cluster cannot be rotated! We...

If you are looking for authenticity and quality it's hard to beat Roy Nacewicz. His website is www.fordbolts.com

Check out our (Southside A's) website. http://southsideas.com/index.htm

I would suggest a thoroughly warm engine. Make sure the throttle is wide open during the test to insure complete cylinder filling. If you get a low cylinder you can do the oil in that cylinder as suggested by SeaSlugs. If the reading improves with the addition of oil in the cylinder it...

I use 65 lb/ft. I'm sure some will think that's too much.