Recent content by Paul Howes

Drum, shoes fit perfectly. I just couldn’t get them to adjust. The break adjustment shaft and wedge were the only things I changed. I did use American made. It’s got to be something simple.

I put new shoes on the front, new drums, new bearings. I was unable to adjust the drivers side. I ordered new adjustment wedge & brake adjustment shafts thinking many years of wear. With the wedge adjustment all the way out I had to hammer the drum on. Not crazy but just to get it on. Even with...

Thank you all for the info. and video on the frame number.

What is the manufacturer date of a model A with frame numer A3162594?

the gap between the rotor cap and the distributor cap is about .036 instead of .025. How can I adjust the gap to make it smaller?

Between the top and the two steel support ribs is what looks like a rope about 1/2" in dia. It looks original but is hard and want to replace it. calling different suppliers, no one knows what it is. Any ideas? Paul

After talking with others and seeing some of the responses from this forum, I have yet another question. On my B engine the timing pin is located about 3/4" lower than the pin on an A engine I have. When I insert the pin, finding the dimple on the gear, the rotor is pointing at #1 with the...

I have a 1931 A with a B engine in it. water pump, distributor, manifold and etc. are all A parts. How do I time the engine? Florida Paul

I have a new leakless water pump and new fan blade. I ground down the front of the water pump cause it seemed the blade was rubbing. Before installing everything seemed smooth. After installing I still have the same noise. Could it be the packing nut should be tightened? Should it be touched at...

wexford, your dad does very nice work. the wheels look great. Paul Thanks to all, but I think I will keep black pants on my wife's shopping list.

The steering wheel may be original. It does have one small crack. The car is a 1930. Thanks Flathead, I'll have to put black pants on my wife's shopping list. That's the best answer I have received so far. :-)

My steering wheel likes to leave black stripes on my pants. I put a sanding sealer on it to try and seal it, but not sure it is doing the job. What would be the best paint to put on the wheel as a finish? Thanks, Paul

Thanks y-blockhead for the info. on the dye. I'll have to try that. To WHN, I normally change my oil more often than 1200 miles BUT I drove , with a friend , from Florida to up state N.Y. and back to Florida. Thanks, Paul

Thanks for your input. I use 10w40 in the car. I daresay I have a larger spot after a drive. I'll have to monitor the drip and see how large a spot I really end up with.

I have heard the saying, BUT I keep cardboard under the car so I'm not sure how big a spot it likes to leave. It does seem excessive.