Recent content by Joe K

There is a drawing which shows the springs "disassembled" - to include the form of the "caul" used as a guide to pre-tensioning each leaf. Somewhere I have the front drawing - sourced from a board participant whose name escapes me. I expect he will have the rear spring drawing - if you can...

Some information at Neil Wilson's most excellent aafords.com site https://aafords.com/open-bodies/platform-bodies/88-a-platform/88-a-platform-equipment/ These sides are built of 3/4 inch hard wood closely fitted and bolted to steel stakes fitting securely in the Platform Body sockets. Both...

Which is why when I reference Google AI (or any other of AIs) I give it verbatum - and with attribution. In this case it is up to the reader to take on what they wish. I become only the deliverer of information. If I have any doubt about what I deliver, I indicate that as well. The...

Top cylinder lubricant. Can aid combustion by preventing "gel" of fuel additives. Many feel a small quantity of ethyl alcohol will serve the same purpose minus the lubricant part. Today's ethanol gasoline serves the same stabilizing purpose. Joe K

Probably not. AA after October 1929 used the "Gemmer Type" two tooth sectors exclusively. Google AI: Model AA two tooth steering The query goes on to the reasons why as in two tooth being more durable, adjustable, an tolerant of wear. Neil Wilson (aafords.com) does not yet address the...

Martin Parry was a company who made "aftermarket" bodies for the Model A (& Model T before that) The bodies tend to be built on a Model A chassis with hood, firewall, fenders, skirts & running boards. The rest was MP. Check out their many body styles (mostly Commercial) at...

Henry Ford never actually said the famous quote: “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” [1, 2] The Truth Behind the Quote No historical record: Researchers and historians have searched Ford's writings, speeches, and interviews, and he never uttered or...

Trann Y Just a "sensitivity experiment." Joe K

Of three purchased, I tossed the box for one. The next box shows "Master 1.5 Battery Charger & Maintainer." The next box shows "VIBEXTR Smart Battery Charger & Maintainer." All three boxes showed identical contents, instructions, and I paid $9.98 on either Amazon or Ebay. Both offered free...

Many "back in the day" inserted parking light or tail-light bulbs into the bayonet socket. The actual bulb was listed as "3 cp" which is an exceedingly small bulb - and then not available. Parts Price List (1932) shows the "Stop" bulb as A-13465 and the tail-light bulb A-13466 and the...

I'm not sure they're even available now. Google AI: "M&S Hydraulic Shock Absorbers." Joe K

Now three of these. Various providers/marketing name. Sell from various sources for up to $27.99. I bought my three at $9.98 each free shipping. They all came in the same box with different labels on the fold cover. Same instructions inside in three languages. It works pretty well...

By shopping "intelligently" I have found some good deals on Model A Kingpins on Ebay. You can usually tell when a kingpin is worn - I've chosen only those that advertise NOS or "lightly worn" (as long as they don't show it.) A spindle bolt set (Snyder's) currently lists as $150. I've...

I have the reamer and the 0.0015 to 0.002 sounds about right. In real life it amounts to "not much movement" as in "barely perceptable to the naked eye. That is the pin. Shaking the wheel/tire will give you lever-arm and magnify the free motion. Check first as in inserting the bronze...

Charlie Yapp and his "sportscar wannabees" comes to mind. https://www.secretsofspeed.com/ First time look-seers are offered FOUR randomly selected past issues delivered for $15. Nice buy for a nice sampling, without committing to the whole shebang. Joe K