Recent content by tintin

Yes, I understand the issues due to travel restrictions. We are returning back to Canada and as Canadian Citizens we are allowed to enter Canada. Do you know what did the US customs do to verify the serial number on the car?

@2935ford - I have the title in my name with the serial number but how do they check the serial number on the car? I don't think it is easily visible without removing the body.

Hello, I am looking for advice on transporting and importing a 1929 Model A from Michigan, USA into Ontario, Canada. Has anyone done it themselves without using a broker or transportation company? What all paperwork is required? I don't have a truck to pull a trailer but I am open to renting...

One more question - now that I am putting things back, what's the easiest way to mushroom the ends of the new camshaft lever pin?

Thanks @100IH and @alexiskai for the tips. I already bought Timken's wheel bearing grease as I saw it was being sold by Bratton's (https://www.brattons.com/wheel-bearing-grease.html) Would this work for the rear wheel bearings or do I need to start over and use the other ones that you have...

Thanks. Found the same paint on Bratton's (https://www.brattons.com/gloss-black-900-deg-spray-paint.html).

So would it be OK to use brake caliper spray paint?

I am also new to maintaining a Model A. So I am looking for guidance on my first major lubrication job as I reassemble the rear brakes. I have Les Andrews book but could not find the details about lubrication that would help a newbie get started. 1. I understand reading this thread that taper...

Great to see the question regarding painting the brakes on the same day that I intent to do the job. I was planning on using the black caliper spray paint. Would that be OK or should I use something else? Also, I'll be reassembling both the rear brakes after painting them. So I need some more...

Hello All, I was able to disassemble all components of the rear brakes. Everything that needs to be painted has been sandblasted and prep'ed for painting. I need help on a few more things before I proceed with the next step: 1. I plan to use brake caliper paint for backing plate, outside...

Does anyone have this article in their archives that they can share? I am a newbie Model A owner with more than 40 years difference between me and my car. So any help from more experienced owners is much appreciated.

I am also debating whether there is any real value in removing the camshaft lever.The camshaft seems to be in good shape. All other parts of the rear brakes on both sides have been removed. My only reason to remove would be to clean and lubricate it properly and also allow the backing plate to...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I was able to remove the lever by sliding it out with a pry bar. The backing plate came off easily after that even with the camshaft lever still attached. The next problem is to remove the camshaft lever. Looks like the backing plate was painted afterwards (see...

oops...are both of them supposed to be facing upwards?

There are no springs on either side but the emergency brakes were working fine before I started opening things. Should I add the springs?