Recent content by Ron/IA

Bill is correct the steering wheels have a master spline, and can only be put on one way. Also, the tape may tell the driver has an alignment problem, but more likely what he feels thru the steering wheel and the seat of his pants will tell him more. The reason for the tape at the 12:00...

http://www.modelahouse.com/tech/spee...r/fischer.html wmws-I used the above article to completely rebuild my speedometer several years ago. I hope you find it helpful.

After the first incident, you found the points gap had closed up a little and re-adjusted them. Not uncommon, rub blocks do wear. Then after the second incident, you found the points gap too wide. Was this because the points gap wasn't set correctly after the first incident? Or, do the...

Our club held its monthly tech session yesterday on Model A shock absorbers. One of our very knowledgeable members conducted it. He usually uses one of the handful of rebuilders in the country, as this method has been most cost effective, and the rebuilder he used most did a very quality job...

Here is a previous Fordbarn discussion: http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3122

I remember the first time my daughter helped me with the Fordor. The project that day was cleaning and re-greasing the front wheel bearings. I talked her through it. Loosen lug nuts, put car up on jack stands, finish taking off lug nuts, remove dust cap, remove cotter pin, loosen and remove...

I am puzzled why you would think the oil filler tube might be a cause of you oil link problem. Unless you are thinking the baffles are not allowing back pressure to flow. I think you have a serious rear main problem.

Bob - Thank you for the history lessen. I enjoy reading about the manufacturers that supported the automotive companies from that era. This will make a good future article for our club's newsletter.

CarlG - Please tell me your source for this style clamp. (I hope it isn't: "They are only available in Alaska.") Tried doing a search, but not find them yet. Thanks,

I agree with DJ S, I am 6' 4" and ride/fit in my '29 Fordor very well.

Re: Go ahead and give this thread a one-star rating. Babbitus fragmentus! I haven't seen it mentioned (maybe I missed it), but there might have been oil starvation at the center bearing. Have you checked the oil passage for this bearing from the valve galley?

I am not trying to rain on any party. Just trying to save a life! I have been a reloader for over 50-years, and have seen what over-pressure can do.

cj5 - What you have stated " that is the width of the teeth and not the diameter of the gear" isn't making sense to me. After talking to Dan McEachen (the who makes oversize gears); he states the over standard measurement refers to the center to center distance from the crankshaft to the...

WARNING!!!! WARNING!!!! WARNING!!!! Under NO circumstances should the suggestion in response #57 be attempted (using the 22-cartridges). You have absolutely no control over pressures that could develop. I hope everyone can see the danger this could be.

I was curious myself; I Google'd terne metal, and found it has excellent corrosion resistant qualities when in contact with petroleum products. It also works well when roll formed because of self-lubricating properties. There is lots more info than I can type here.