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Here is the history of the speedometer shafts A-17262. In 1928 the A-17262 Shaft was not available as a separate part. If a replacement was necessary, the A-17260 Cable was used which was the entire speedometer cable assembly. Next the A-17262-A Shaft became available as a separate part for 1928...

Is there an assembly diagram or photos depicting how the ratchet type front seat adjustment mechanism goes together?

Is there a national MARC - MAFCA class for judging original Model A's?

Throttle sensitivity is the response time of the engine to changes in the throttle. In the Zenith carburetor, the Venturi establishes the throttle sensitivity. Does anyone have a different outlook about this?

I am posting this thinking that one or more of you all may have had this issue & can shed some light on what went wrong. My Victoria has 12V, a harness with the integrated Signal Stat 900 Turn Signals, a 1931 style stop light switch & LED taillights. The left rear brake light & turn signal...

Much has been discussed about using beads to balance the Model A's wheels. However, I cannot remember seeing any discussion regarding the use of a liquid to balance the wheels. Pros Not abrasive like beads; Does not clump like beads; Easier to install than beads; I am guessing a liquid is less...

Does your club have a cast aluminum tag topper? If so, please post a picture of it. Here is my club's tag topper. It was made by O'Brien Truckers LLC.

I am hesitant to use balancing beads because I have not found any hi-mileage effect reports about using them. My concerns are the hi-mileage effects regarding abrasion of the inner tube material & clogging / damage to the Schrader tube valves. I prefer & will appreciate comments from anyone who...

I am still working on a presentation about the Model A's Zenith carburetor. I need a drawing showing the internal passages of the Zenith carburetor. Somewhere I stumbled upon a ghost image of the carburetor showing in color only its internal passages. Unfortunately, I did not download the...

The Ford Service Bulletin of August 1932, Page 44 has a chart that specifies spark plug gaps for various cylinder heads: A-6050-A Cylinder Head (Stock 2.2:1), 75 Lbs Compression, 0.035" Gap; A-6050-B Cylinder Head (Police Head), 110 Lbs Compression, 0.025" Gap. Many of us run 5.5:1 & 6:1...

Many years ago at a New England Model "A" Ford Meet I won an Arvin hot water heater kit for the Model "A" Ford. Unfortunately I lost the installation instructions and the fittings, but I have the heat exchanger unit. I also think there was an article about this heater in the Model "A" News or...

For sale is a reproduction Sparton Horn for a Model "A" in like new but used condition. This horn was made by A&L. It is 6V. $250 plus shipping. Contact modela1931@aol.com

Have a new 1932 reproduction radiator shell & a new chrome plated grille insert for sale as a pair. Asking $350 plus shipping. Contact modela1931@aol.com

I want to thank and express my appreciation for all of the Model "A" parts dealers and parts manufacturers. you all are the primary reason our hobby has reached the immense popularity it has enjoyed. I appreciate & thank you for venturing your capital, for doing the research to make things right...

There has been some discussion locally about the tire pressure for touring in Model A cars. Pressures discussed are the factory 35 PSIG, the maximum load pressure on the sidewall of tires, & pressures as low as 28 PSIG. Personally, I run Universal brand tires at 32 PSIG which is the max pressure...

This is a negative argument for mounting anything to the carburetor's intake throat. There is a misconception that the engine's performance degradation due to an air filter on the carburetor is negated by cutting a balancing slot from the air intake throat to the float bowl. Yes, it does...

I am considering using beads to balance the wheels in my Model A's. Has there been any negatives by those using the beads after several thousands of miles of driving?

In the air inlet throat of the Zenith carburetor, there is a tiny hole in the bottom of the casting just inside of the choke. My guess is the hole has a diameter of 1/32". What is the function of this hole? Is this tiny hole in all Zenith carburetors? I think it is a gasoline drain hole. I will...

Wanted: Restoring The Model A & B Carburetors The Rex Reheis Way by Gordon Bigar. Contact modela1931@aol.com with your price & condition of the book.

I am working on a slide presentation about the Zenith carburetor, and I find there are misconceptions about the carburetors flow rates. Notice i said flow rates. A very important if not the most important flow rate for sizing a carburetor to an engine is the air CFM the carburetor flows at its...