Recent content by Leatherback 57

Is there anyone in the San Jose area that can do this? Sounds like it is better to have someone experienced and right tools.

Hi Is there a process to press in new studs into new hubs and install new drums on a 1930 coupe? Heard it takes a lot of tonnage to press in and swedging of the drums?? Any info would be appreciated. Gary

Hi I'm trying to find the sloped tool box that mounted in below radiator grill for a 1930 coupe. They were discontinued couple years ago. Only square box available now. Any one have one for sale or know where to buy? Thanks Gary

Leaky fuel to carb. Tried to take apart one of the valves and are not repairable like the old ones???

My fuel tank has no rust shiny clean and has screen on shutoff but after several month it starts to leak past . I've replaced at least 3. Buy from Snyder's and other vendors as well. Same valve. Is it the Ethenol in fuel?? Anyone else have this problem?

Great, Thanks. Should be good.

Does anyone have a formula for castor measurements . Les Andrews book says at 11in difference of 1in is . 09 or 5.1deg. Mine is at 12in and a difference if 1.5 in or 0.125 I'm thinking around 7degrees??

Thanks for everyones response. I'll try it out and take off if and when I can spend to time rebuilding only thing left(steering box)?? Everything else is new and tight and within specs??

Hi.For the ones that are using or have used the steering stabilizer on their Model A. which is the better of the 2. Mikes or Snyders? I prefer steel brackets over aluminum and not being seen.All components checked and tight with 5 deg. positive camber as well. a little loose on steering box...

Thanks everyone. Checked everything.Might be tires but have alot wear left. Ordering stabalizer from Snyder to try. Next would be new tires.

On my Model A. Had a fair spark but would not start when hot. Checked coil primary. Between pos and neg on coil. Meassured 5.3 ohm. Primary to secondary (output) was 9,000 ohms. Found my old coil. Primary was 1.6 ohms with 9000 secondary. Problem solved. 1in srark jump now. No start problems...

Set at 1/16 Set at 1/8 Set at 1/4 Better at 1/4 but still shimmy at below 25mph if road has any ruffness?? All front end components tight. Steering box has some play but adjusted up. Never had shimmy till I repaired wishbone ball. Started first and found broken bolt and crack in cap. Replaced...

On my 1929 Leather back. My wish bone was broken at ball cap assy. Ball end was not worn but bought rubber style kit. Now I have shimmy at low speeds if there are any bumps in road. All components were replaced, all tight . Checked axle angle ok. Are there shims for caster and is it better to...

I installed a Magometer on my 1915. Idles at 15 volts a/c goes to 28 volts at 3/4 throttle. When I turn on lights it drops to 6volt at idle and 15 at 3/4 throttle. Does this sound ok? Was concerned about voltage drop,

My ball measures 1.4960and 1.4955. Is that ok to use original type assy?