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Thank you sir!

Guys I recently installed a B mechanical fuel pump on my B engine. My question is the lever that turns on the pump, is it supposed to be closed all the way or open? Is it a drain or a shutoff? Thanks!

Jim what size fittings are on the model B fuel pump?

Well I found my problem. My aftermarket header was hitting the ****** (39 Ford transmission) and wasn't allowing me to tighten the header manifold snug. Had to grind down the flange a bit and all is well.

I'm having the same type of problems. My 29 ran great! Parked it for a week now she doesn't want to idle without stalling. The only thing I did different was fill it up at a gas station directly at the pump (previous I just add from a gas can). Im thinking I loosened up something in tank with...

Well guys I pulled everything out and the horn rod itself was very sticky. Maybe previous owner put some type of grease that overtime went bad? I cleaned her up with scotch bright and squirted some liquid type lube and she works great now. No more binding. Thanks again for everyones help! For...

Well never mind looks like my wife bought me a nice gift! The model A mechanics handbook just arrived!

Jeff that's the clip at the bottom in engine compartment? It looks like its crooked. I'm assuming if I pull the clip I can pull out the horn rod? My plan is to pull everything out and check.

Actually the indents do not feel that strong.

Thanks for the replys everyone. I will check all of these today and get back.

Guys I'm not sure if its due to the cold weather we have been having (low teens high in thirtys) or not but my headlight lever wants to turn with the steering wheel. It will stay put if I hold it in place. I'm pretty sure it did not do it in warmer temps, because lights stayed on during night...

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Hello. I'm looking for a front license plate bracket for a 1954 Ford Crestline. Any ideas? Maybe a newer car bracket would work? Thanks!

Hello. I'm looking for a front license plate bracket for a 1954 Ford Crestline. Any ideas? Maybe a newer car bracket would work? Thanks!