Recent content by mollydog

You said you put a new rear end in the car then the trouble with being stuck in reverse. Was it a rebuilt rear? Did you rebuild it with a new ring and pinion? The ring gear can be installed on the wrong side of the pinion causing only reverse! Just a thought. Mollydog

I had a scared and scratched wheel on my car. I removed the wheel first then I used simple green to clean it first, repaired the marks with body filler, sanded it with 600 grit wet or dry and the painted it with two coats of Dupli-color black caliper paint. Yes, caliper paint! Gives a nice...

I have a VERY stout "B" motor with a Miller OHV head. I found a pair of 97's work best for me and are easy to tune. Great street performance. At first I tried 94's that I had. Never could get that thing to run right. Sell them on Ebay, some guys love them. Mollydog

I have a Miller OHV on my "B" motor in my 30 sedan. It has flat top pistons as built by Schwalm's Babbitted Bearings in Strasburg Pa. I'm not sure of the compression ratio. If you really need more information give Ora Landis a call at 717-687-6976. Ora is well versed in performance...

I had a similar problem/sound, drove me crazy. The snapping sound came from the timing gear. The gear finally separated from the hub. It was a fiber type gear. The engine will run normal then, when your far from home... Time to call a tow truck. :eek: Mollydog

I used the vinyl dye from Eastwood Co, (Check website). I used it on the seats and door panels to change the color. Works GREAT, does not get sticky in the heat and has worn well. I highly recommend it. Also easy to use. Work must be clean first. I use Simple Green to scrub the seats first...

All kinds and sizes available on ebay. Just look under chrome nut covers. Mollydog

I have a Mallory dual point distributor and a new coil from NAPA. I have Champion W-10 plugs in it, they were in it when I got the car. I assume they are to cold. I'll see if I can get some W-18"s and see if that helps. I also found I have TWO different main jets in the carb! Don't know where...

I also have a vintage Crager head. Stromberg jets are stock. I have a problem with the plugs sooting up in a very short time. Also black soot in the tailpipe. What sparkplugs are you using? Other than that the engine runs fine. Mollydog

I have a Stromberg 97 on an Ansen manifold on my Model "A". It also has a Miller Head and header. I need recommendations for jetting size on the Stromberg. Any help would be appreciated. Mollydog

I just got my 30' Tudor running. It had a Miller Hi-Speed head installed (OHV conversion). I checked the valve clearances and set them at .012 as recommended. With the engine running there is a lot of Clackety-clackety noise like the valves are too loose! Does anyone have experience with this...

I'm just finishing my T-5 conversion. I used a belhousing from Graeme McNeill, Mac's Speedshop in New Zealand. Pricy but a good quality piece. It has the shaft to use the stock clutch and brake petals, Also has the shaft for the clutch throwout fork. I got an adapter from Speedway motors that...

I had a rattle that drove me nuts. Checked everything like you did. Sounded like it was coming from the right side near the dash. Turned out to be the tailpipe hanger. I loosened the clamp and installed some fiber heat tape (Like you use on headers). No more noise, Ahhhh. But now I can hear my...

Pete, I like your simple solution. Do those rear mounts bolt to the backing plate as the stock arms do? And thanks to everyone for you suggestions and encouragement. Mollydog

I want to thank everyone for there advice. I bought a half completed project that had a T-5 in it. I thought that would be a good fit for me since I have arthritis in both knee's and double clutching is painful. It's either that or drive a new lexus and watch everyone having fun in there "A"...