Recent content by quixotix

I know this thread is really old, but ... I'm new to model As/AAs. I need one of these collars for a 4 speed AA transmission. Based only on pictures, I'm thinking the later 48-7561-A collar might be the same but without the grease fitting. This part is listed for 1935-48 Ford cars and 35-52...

Thanks for the explanation alexiskai. I'll check my exhaust manifold. I noticed the counterbores in the exhaust ports, but I didn't know why they were there. I suppose if it is out of alignment, I could always re-counterbore the number 4 port. But I'll probably just go with the gasket CT Jack...

Thanks Jay, that's what I'm missing. Being new to Model A's, I had no idea there were gland rings. I guess I need to get a repair manual. 🥴 That brings up a follow-up question: When I look at the gland rings on Mike's, it says "For NEW Exhaust only". Any idea why it would say for NEW only?

I just bought my first Model A. I cleaned out the carburetor and flowed the jets. Even with an idle jet that is large (68 ml/min), the engine was idling lean (around 450 rpm) even with the idle mixture screw all the way in. After some messing around, I found the intake manifold gasket was...