Recent content by k_dodd@swbell.net

This is the Reduction gear (I think its a.k.a "Turtle").

The cap on the end of the reduction gear.

I have the reduction ratio gear end cap off my 31 roadster. I need to get the gear shaft out to inspect it. How do I pry the end cap off without destroying it? Is there a trick to it?

Curious -- has anyone ever tried putting several magnets (separated by maybe 6-8" of light chain, followed by a 3rd magnet on a longer section of chain, into their tank to attract loose particles? Thinking the 3rd magnet would go just inside the lip of the gas tank so you could easily "fish...

For what it's worth -- I think you will find different quality of buyers in different media. FB probably has more tire kickers, whereas more legitimate, informed buyers are using Hemmings to search for vehicles. Craigslist used to be a good source, but is riddled with scammers. Lastly, the...

This is exactly what I'm learning. So, when I test a spark plug (without a resistor, like on a Model A), if there IS resistance, it's indicating a problem with that plug. That's where I was confused. Thank you for helping clear this up.

Meauring Ohms from the top terminal (threaded) portion of the spark plug to the bottom of the center electrode where the open spark would jump to the side electrode. I recently bought new (identical) plugs. They measure 0.2 Ohms b/c there is no resistor in these plugs.

When testing Spark Plugs, in my case Champion W16Y, what should the Ohms be? I've got 2 plugs reading fairly high (4.4), and 2 plugs reading fairly low (about 1.7).

What is preferred for lube--grease? light oil? heavier oil?

When I'm driving with the light switch selector 1 click over (low beams) it keeps moving and shutting the lights off. When I move it to the 2nd click over (high beams) it will stay in position. It is very annoying having to hold the switch selector when driving to avoid blinding other drivers...

IMHO -- check your fuel tank. Get it clean and free of any rust or debris before you do anything else. If you don't do this--no matter how well you mechanically restore the "A," you will forever be chasing problems in your fuel system. Fuel is one of the key elements: 1) Fuel 2) Spark 3) Air...

When looking at the temperature measurements, I'm presuming that with a given range of 160-180 degrees, they're referring to 180 going "into" the radiator at the top and 160 going "out" the bottom of the radiator. I was measuring the temperature of the approx 4" of rubber hose just before it...

Mike's seems to have them: https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A35000.html

I'm confused about these instructions. "Cut off about a quarter of an inch" --of roundstock. How would roundstock fit into a hole designed for a square cable? What is the purpose of doing this? My apologies for not following.

Speedometer cable isn't spinning the speedo. I took the speedometer out and drove the car, and the cable wasn't spinning. Took the cable loose at ****** end and it seems to have gone in "too far." I had to spin the cable to get it to back out. Previously I took the cable out at the speedo...