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Anyone have a recommendation for a good quality 6 volt battery charger? And a good quality trickle charger? Thanks in advance Smurph

Thanks for your thoughts. I use MMO regularly in every gas fill up. I have also used a stethoscope which hasn’t helped much. Things sound pretty normal through the stethoscope when the “clacking” isn’t happening. The noise seems to be a top end noise, about in the middle of the head. Good idea...

My 1929 engine has developed a disturbing noise which I can best describe as a rattle, or a “clack, clack, clack” (not a clank). The noise usually does not occur at idle, but appears once revs increase (maybe 1500 rpm) and then will usually , but not always, stop as rpm’s increase above 2000(?)...

I need some help from the FordBarn experts. My 1929 “A” has developed an engine knock. At idle I can hear a steady tapping of the valves which sound normal. But, there is also a steady knocking sound at idle, which stops as revs increase to 800-900rpm, and then resumes again as revs increase...

Thanks for your replies. Still a mystery. Main gas shut off valve working properly. Put the float in container of gasoline— it floats, no sign of leaks. Bob, thanks for the referral to Marco. I did that also. I had a small dimple— much less pronounced than in Marco’s picture, but I sanded it...

HELP! I’ve tried everything (?) and can’t stop carburetor leak. Carb has been functioning properly for 5 years. Then, all of a sudden, at a stop, after shutting off the main gas valve, gas drips out from the carb to the pavement below. I have tried four different float valves, including a new...

Just finished this job. Ordered exhaust manifold from Bratton's (page 60, part # 13690). Very fine quality casting. Instructions call for torquing to 45 pounds, a little at a time spacing the pressure among all four nuts. I tightened 2,3,1,4. You will need to retorque to 45 pounds after you...

The spark arrestor in my '29 Coupe was stuck tight. Would not budge even with proper tool nor with brute force! Put some Kroil around the rim a few times and let it soak some. Screwed right out! Magic! Smurph

Bratton's sells an "Easy Timing Pin Key Ring" . Part #7891, on page 2 of 2014 parts catalog. $4.25. It works well. Best to have 2 people, one to push car forward in third gear as the other feels for the dimple. But it can be done single handed also. Smurph

Thanks for your replies. Just for fun, and to highlight the flexibility of the English language, the "tap, tap, tap" noise occurs both at rest when revving up and at speed when tootling along. Likewise the backfiring on deceleration. So far the collected wisdom is either #1-the exhaust manifold...

Thanks for your responses. I don't think I have a timing gear tooth/teeth problem. Car timed up really well and engine runs well. I did check and clean the plugs. When I took them out they had a black, wet look. I wasn't sure what to make of that particularly since I had flooded the carb in the...

All of a sudden: 1) engine makes a "tap tap tap" noise when under acceleration, but not at idle or at speed-- only under acceleration; 2) on deceleration there are frequent backfires. I assumed a points or timing problem and replaced points, retimed engine. No change. I adjusted the carburetor...

I would like to replace the bonded brake linings with woven linings. Are there differences in the quality of the woven linings that various vendors sell? Can anyone recommend a vendor that has the best linings? Also, who sells brake shoes? In the MAC's catalog they sell the woven linings...

I purchased the restored car 2 years ago. From the outset the car didn't stop well. At slow speed I can lock the brakes. At 40-45 or going downhill they don't grab well at all. I owned a Model A for 22 years and am used to mechanical brakes. I have them adjusted properly. Removing the drums...

For a 10 gallon ('28-29) tank: 2 1/2" = 2.5 gallons = 1/4 tank 4 1/4" = 5.0 gallons = 1/2 tank 5 3/4" = 7.5 gallons = 3/4 tank 7 1/2" = 10 gallons = Full