Recent content by Pat Martone

Thanks, Big hammer. I checked out your suggestions, but so far, no luck finding the smoking gun. I welcome any other suggestions. Thanks again.

Thank you for the informative replies. I wonder if this additional info below would impact your previous replies about potential U-joint or differential/pinion issues: My car makes these low frequency rumbling noises, coming from the rear of the car, when the transmission is also in neutral and...

I’m at a loss in discovering the source of a low frequency rumbling sound coming from the rear of my ‘31 Slant sedan, when I let up on the gas pedal. This is not an engine or exhaust noise. I have checked/adjusted the tailpipe muffler clamp several times, so I don’t think that is the source...

I hope you can clear-up my confusion about the use of the rear panhard bar on a town sedan that already has Ken Davis's tube shocks on it. According to both "bettlesr" and "smog tech" in this thread they indicate the panhard bar can be used with tube shocks, but when I read the installation...

Thank you to all who have answered my questions! I've ordered it from NAPA.

Please tell me where I can buy "Sta-Lube heavy duty brake drum grease"? I want this precise product. I find many similar products on sites like Amazon, but I want the correct product for my rear wheel bearings, but cannot find that green can pictured in the first entry on this subject. (I don't...

I took my Model A out for the first time this season a few days ago, and heard for the first time, a subtle but noticeable whirring or light spinning sound when the clutch pedal was pressed in. Is this something to be concerned about? (I know that I greased the throw-out bearing via the grease...

I also use the 5.50 X19 Excelsior Stahl Sport Radials. Compared to bias ply, these radials handle and ride very smooth and "track" nicely, especially when crossing uneven or bumpy roads, railroad tracks, etc. They have the added benefit of a little bit more tire surface area on the ground for...

I have been pleased with the Ken Davis shocks kit.

Zenith Carburetor is still available.

I just ordering a rear roller bearing from Bratton's; they do not have the spiral groove in them as illustrated in the catalog. When I called them they told me the photo in the catalog is wrong.

I too suffered from the defective roller bearings, but my car sustained more damage. The roller bearing broke apart inside the hub, cracked the hub, and destroyed the bearing race, requiring me to remove the rear axle housing and having a machine shop turn down the race and compression-fit a new...

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New Zenith Carburetor (new, and not rebuilt), an excellent reproduction, US-made just like the original. Listed on page 62 of the 2015 Bratton's catalog for $425 plus shipping; my price is $195 including shipping in the U.S. See the photo. Contact pjmartone@comcast.net

I've been using the excelsior stahl sport radials, 500R19 version, on my model a with model a wheels for 5 years with no problem. Furthermore, I ordered them as a complete package from Coker, that is, a complete of 5 tires and new Model A wheels and radial tire tubes with metal stems, all...