Recent content by Tom Elliott

A friend and I are putting together two model A motors. Both of us using Hasting rings. Both motors seem to have a lot of ring drag. We checked ring gap in cylinders before installing, rod bearing and main bearing clearances are fine. But they both turn over really hard. Haven't yet checked how...

Does anyone know the spring seat pressure with new modern valves springs verses original valve springs? They are about 1/8" longer and wider diameter so was wondering if the seat pressure would be much greater than original springs. It would seem more spring pressure it would be harder on cam...

What do you all believe is the best float seat to use?

With the top of the carb upside down I set the float at 1/2" from carb surface to top of float seam ( that's the top when carb is in correct upright position)

They all are zenith, the needle/seat are Viton tip. I did add a spacer washer under the float valve for adj.

Forgot, new needle and seat in each one.

We took three different carburetors off the shelf that had been "rebuilt". All three flooded over when we turn the fuel valve on. Checked the floats, there ok. Main jet and cap jet at narrow part of venture. What else do I check for? Thanks

Looks real nice! I really like the black walls on a model a and I really like your 30 fordor.

What's the best gasket material for gas gauge? Neoprene or Cork? Any problems with either? Thanks, Tom

Beautiful car. I too just bought a 29 tudor. Can't wait to have it delivered. Good luck with you new car!

I use a model t jack, works well, small and they are easy to find.

Would anyone know off hand how many inches the drivers seat on a 29 tudor would have to be set back for a 6'3" tall driver? Know of several ways to do it but thought someone would know how much from experience. Thanks, Tom

Does anyone know the measurement of the connecting rods from center of wrist pin to center of crank throw? Thanks in advance, Tom

I'm not far away so if you need help or advice call me. I'm in the phone book

Hi, I live just east of Colo. Spgs. about 12 miles. Falcon, Co. Give me a message and I would be glad to help you. Tom