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Does anyone have a phone number for Cubel Ford Wood in Utah?

My question is how much force is required to install the new gear on the camshaft? Any precautions?

As the title says, I am looking for advise on installing the new gear on the camshaft of my Model A. Pressed on, tapped on? Thank you in advance.

Very nicely done. I like your work.

I am sure others will answer this better, but I will give it a shot. The cutout determines the generator voltage at which the battery begins to "get a charge". It also prevents the power from the battery from flowing from back into the generator when the vehicle is not running. It does not, in...

Under the mount is correct

Not enough room in a coupe to extract the light rod without taking the column out

No, the cover does not need to be changed. I would suggest that you carefully go over the timing procedure, which has been covered many times on this forum (do a search) and you will find the solution.

Do not flush the engine as the dipper tray will retain some kerosene, thereby thinning out the fresh oil

Yes, bolt the mount to the engine, being careful to not lift the engine any further than necessary to avoid damaging the bellhousing. Then set it down in order to establish the hole positions. Enlarging the hole size might be necessary, depending on your accuracy in drilling.

Welcome to the Fordbarn! I agree with the idea of optimizing what you already have and, if you desire, begin the search for original parts. That way, you can enjoy the car in the meantime. I have a well-sorted out Tillitson carb on my 1931 coupe, and while not original, it does not get in the...

Please give us more background. Has it been sitting or has it been running fine?

I wonder if one could remove the nuts and washers, there by gaining enough thread to "double nut" the studs in order to remove them. It just might work.

My guess is there is one picture of another car that got mixed in by accident. That is no right side of a Model A engine, but I don't know what it is.

I believe the Tom nailed it with the gas cap suggestion. Please give us a follow up on the problem.