Recent content by Tom Bellfoy

i HAVE A 1937 v8 MOTOR IN MY MODEL a fORD, AND i NEED SOME NEW SPARK PLUGS. cAN ANYONE tell me what plugs I should be using.Thanks

ok I willgo with three amps Thank you Tom

Can anyone tell me what the recommended current (amps) should be running through a 6 volt ignition coil primary circuit in order to provide long life on ignition points on a model A ford. I can calculate the resistance just need the suggested amps

I will be going to Hershey on Tuesday (2022) and will be looking for a Model A bell housing to replace the original B housing that came with the B motor. For your info I have obtained a very nice rebuilt Model B 4 cylinder motor along with the syncro transmission, flywheel, clutch, the complete...

will a 1931 model A Ford manual transmission fit directly onto a 1932 model B Ford four cylinder motor without an adaptor ? Anything else I should be concerned with when trying to match these two up ?.

I have a very good model B 4 cylinder motor and syncro transmission that I would like to install in my 31 model A coupe. The model B set-up I have is a complete motor with transmission, however I notice there is no brake pedal assembly like there is on the model A set-up. Can any of you...

Its been a few years now and my Victoria project has been painted, new frame and ready to be assembled. Just wondering if the Victoria Association has made changes according to my last input a few years ago. i have also acquired another 1931 Leatherback victoria which was restored with sn...

your reply is exactly what I wanted to know. I have always enjoyed your knowlegable input on the forum Thanks much Tom

Is there any electrical difference between a 6 volt and a 12 volt ignition coil ? Also is it ok to use a 6 volt coil in a 12 volt system ? keeping in mid that I would be limiting the primary current to 3 or 4 amps by using an exterior resistor if needed. Can anyone recommend a 12 volt coil...

No longer looking for the quarter window frame as I found one on this forum. Also not looking for door latch mechanism. I am still looking for a reasonably priced drivers door window frame

Here is a list of items I need to finish my 30/31 Leatherback Victoria 1. window frame for drivers door with or without square spacer molding Snyders # A-45985-L - window frame dimensions should be: top = 29-3/4", bottom = 31-1/2", one side = 13-3/8", other side = 13-13/16" 2. Quarter...

This car will look like a Vicky fom 25 feet away except for the dual exhaust. I'm not into this project for speed, just a little bit of nostalgia to bring back my youth. I am in the process of installing front and rear modified middle and rear vinyl seats from a 2003 Ford Explorer. The rest of...

Yes I'm still following this thread. I purchased this 37 V-8 motor at my late friends estate sale a couple of years back along with a good Model A chassis. The motor was laying on the ground with condition unknown, It was missing the timing cover and distributor which I picked up in piece meal...

I must be new at the V-8 stuff. yes it is a helmet distributor. sorry , my mistake

I have a 37 V-8 21 stud flathead with the crab distributor. Are there any conversions available on the market instead of using the crab ?