Recent content by JoeCB

Nice to see a "youngster" enjoying a Model A. Thanks for posting.. and I like his choice of music. Joe B

My 31 coupe once had the battery on the firewall driver side, Witnessed by the deep acid caused corrosion pits in the firewall. Joe B

Many old rear axle housings morphed into sturdy jack stands back in the day. Joe B

Holes in your bolts? You talking about the front motor mount yoke? The rear motor mount bolts have holes for safety wire, I suppose that the front mount bolts would have that also. Someone here will know for certain. Joe B

I just scanned through this thread and was surprised that someone didn't mention that a common 12 point socket of the correct size works just fine on the square studs... off hand I don't recall the size...could be metric or imperial. And I'm not going out to the frozen garage to check! Joe B .

I have seen the old ad's for these "multi- tools" .. its a vice, its a bender , its a stretched and best of all, that crank handle was meant to drive a twist drill while advancing the feed using the vice screw. Just the tool for the fix - it all - farmer. A great find with all the attachments...

Thanks for posting.. I just bought the book. I've had the 31 coupe for 70 years and never had the "Red Book" ... relied on the old "green" Floyd Clymer book Joe B

Trapdoor said check "Right - Left - Right" before proceeding ... I was taught " Left - Right - Left" because the danger nearest to you at the intersection will be approaching from the left. Joe B

At the risk of starting a heated discussion about the position of the brake actuating arm it seems that the optimum "at rest" position should be just forward of vertical. The reason being that maximum mechanical leverage is achieved at the vertical position. Initially positioning the lever, a...

Well thank you "atch". I've working with nuts, bolts and assorted fasteners for a better part of my 80 years and I don't recall knowing about Place Bolts and how they work. If I saw one, I would just have thought that it was just another grade 8 marked bolt. One learns "stuff" here all the...

Be sure to check the polarity of your test connections. Must match the vehicle polarity.. is the car positive or negative ground? Joe B

A common 12 point socket will fit a square nicely...just search your tool box for one that fits.. it may be imperial or metric. Joe B

Being an "automatic screw machine " company they would have been a supplier of small round/ cylindrical parts, the kind of items produced on a lathe, but in large quantities. Typically, not common screws and bolts. Your brake rod clevis pins would be right for them. Joe B

Maybe show up at local Hot Rod show and start asking around for someone that might help. Most of those guys are not afraid to turn a wrench and might actually enjoy working on something simple and 100% mechanical. Joe B PS. Does the local High School have an auto shop class ?

OK, thanks guys... now that explains seeing them on coups Joe B