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I am looking to purchase a Model A chassis and it has a transmission still attached. Ii wish to know the rear gear ratio and upon looking on the Speedo, I found the numbers 9-34. I am assuming this is an after market or special rear gear ratio. Could someone help me out?

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I have read that vents were not in the Bell Housing of early Model A's but were added in later production. Why were they added? was it due to heat billed up or what?

Thanks Gary

I am reinstalling an original clutch and pressure plate in a car with a new engine. Is it necessary to bring the pressure plate fingers back to the 5/8ths clearance or distance?

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I am ready to paint my engine and I have two different stories on what color to paint the Intake Exhaust. Some say Black and others Engine Green. This is a driver but I would like this to be correct

Thank You Carl & Mike.

I have a 1928 engine that needs an Oil Pan, Will a1930 Oil Pan fit on the 28 Engine? It also has a "Power House Generator" Are these units reliable and are people still using them?.

Thanks for the reply and the site info. I appreciate it.

I have an engine that I think is a 1929. The Oil Pan is different than the one on my 1930. It has the rounded area for the longer pump tube with oil drain in the bottom of it. It also has a Power House generator on it and I thought they were only put on the 1928 models. I recognize that someone...

I have a Model A Engine which I believe to be a 1929. However it has a Power House Generator on it and I understand that the Power House was only put on the 1928. Other than the extended oil pump tube and oil pan what other features identify the 1929 engine from an exterior view. Thanks

I have a Model A Engine which I beleive to be a 1929. However it has a Power House Generator on it and I understand that the Power House was only put on the 1928. Other than the extended oil pump tube what other features identify the 1929 engine from an exterior view. Thanks

My 1930 Model A was running really great, I turned on a side road and it cut off as if I turned the switch off. I checked all of the wiring, checked fuse, replace condenser, replace coil,I even bypassed the Pop Out Switch. It cranked and ran fine---turned on the same road and got the identical...

leo THANK You. tHE PAGES WERE VERY HELPFUL AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL. i THINK i AM READY TO FINISH CLEANING AND TESTING IT.