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I've had the problem. Fished it out with one of those magnets thats on a long flexible spring-shaft. They have them at any auto parts store.

Thanks , Don. These plates are real straight but could use a re-paint. From your posts to this thread, it looks like you're into them. Do you restore?

I have a set of "30" plates with a "P-C" vertically on the left side. I have been told this is for pneumatic - commercial. Does this sound right and if so are these correct for a CCPU of that vintage?

Just to add to this thread. I just replaced the pan gaskets and seals on my 29 and soaked the cork overnight, left it long for a tight fit etc. When I went for a test hop, I still had a leak. Checked the oil and after driving for about thirty miles, no leak. None. Is it normal for the rear seal...

Les Andrews has a pretty comprehensive precedure in his book using this little board with notches cut in it. He goes through all the important checks you need to do before actually finishing the adjustment.

Take Tom Endy's advice, above, and when you put the pan back on make sure the rear cork is right. I have a rebuilt from a very reputable builder, that had sat for a few years and apparently the gasket dried out. I changed it, leak slowed, re-tightened it (carefully) twice after warming the...

I used a NAPA 25-22434 belt. It won't win you any points in competition but it works with a tube type gen or a Powerhouse, either one.

Beware Cashiers checks. I advertised some items for sale and received an offer of a cashiers check. Don't figure that if you have cash in hand you are safe! There are counterfeit checks going around and the person cashing the check is liable even after the check is cashed.

I had an overheating problem. Had my radiator professionally done, re-installed it, filled with pure water, for the test run. I went about 50 miles on a hot day with some hard pulls. No problem, no leaks. When I came home I refilled it with 50/50 antifreeze and water (or maybe stronger) since I...

The guys can correct me if I am wrong but the terminal post on the pulley end says its 29 thru early 30. Oiler on the side of the bushing housing says early 30 (31 didn't have a removable oil wick). I'd guess early 30!

Great advise from Brent. I don't know how many times I've torn something apart, fixed part, put it back together, took it apart and fixed something else, put it back together and took it apart to get to something else, etc.etc. ( I guess you could argue that it is good practice!) One more hint...

Just had the same problem with my light switch. It would work with the bail off but when I hooked up the bail it would not turn to all four (4) positions. After many hours of frustration I found the tangs on the spider were bent in just slightly and would not slip through the holes in the brass...

In a previous thread, someone suggested replacing the stock pigtail with wire from a Hobby shop. 14 ga. tin coated copper, multistrand with a silicone sheath. It works well and is very flexible.

How do you sort em out? I was contacted by a guy looking for Murray wood who said he didn't have any wood at all in front of the door.Thats a rusty, right front door post in his picture. I have wood posts as in the next picts and its very obvious that Brents fordor has a lot more. Mine is an...

I did my sedan with rubber backed carpet pad. Its strong, thick and glues up with contact cement. I have'nt noticed any smell and it really quiets things down. Paints up nice too!