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As my Covit-19 stay at home project, I have bulk stripped an old engine from a Phaeton that I have. It was completely seized and the oil in the sump was 100% sludge. I want to re-assemble it at minimal cost but will be replacing the rings and grinding /lapping the valves and seats. My question...

Well, not literally . I have just about finished the rebuild on my '28 Roadster Pickup but am having a difficult time getting the engine to accelerate smoothly. When I depress the accelerator whilst driving, the revs buid up very quickly, making my foot push harder on the accelerator pedal...

Anyone have the length for the starter rod that connects the starter switch to the foot operated linkage on a RHD '28 (photo attached ). Thanks in advance.

I have just received a new, complete, subframe for the 1928 roadster pickup that I am rebuilding. It would seem to me that the original subframe will have to be removed and the body reattached to the new subframe. Am I correct or way off the mark? If I am correct, how is the body attached to the...

The front engine mount on my 1928 pickup is an earlier type been part of the front cross member. I am considering cutting the front cross member thus removing the engine mount attachment points and installing a later front yoke assembly. Any advise or suggestions would be appreciated, thanks.

I have recently removed the body of our pick up and tried (unsuccessfully) to locate the chassis number. During the search, I noticed a number stamped on the rear left hand engine mount, It is not very clear but I have attached a couple of photo's. Anyone able to let me know the purpose of the...

I recently purchased a new brake switch and connecting rod for my 28 Phaeton (RHD). Silly me, I failed to notice it was for a LHD vehicle . Any RHD owners able to enlighten me on the correct brake switch and method of attachment to the vehicle and brake rod? My present switch is attached to the...

The following is an attachment of a vintage horn that has been circulated to our Queensland Model A Club members in an attempt to identify its origin and vehicle it may have been attached to. It has the following on the plate," E.A. LABORATORIES INC MFGR hand horn Series 2". .Any ideas :confused:

Am about to install an overhauled engine but need to paint it first. I am aware that Ford Engine Green is the correct colour but am unable to find an equivalent colour in Australia. We are unable to import paint due to flight safety restrictions. Any equivalent colour suggestions available in...

I'm desperate for a engine block having had two been found cracked. Any Australian forum members able to help? Have just had my Phaton engine rebuilt now need to get the pick up going.

About six weeks ago, we set out in "Daisy", our 28 Phaeton for the annual Australian Model A Rally been held at Darwin, 3500kms. from home. We only got as far as Toowoomba (175kms) when the engine started to develop a very loud thumping noise. My thought was a main bearing failure. We...

Last week I had the starter drive bolts fall out into the flywheel housing. I referred to Les Andrews Mechanics Handbook Vol 2 to read the following, "When either bolt breaks, it falls into the flywheel housing, creating a very difficult situation to remove the broken bolt". I made several...

Over the past few months, we have had instances where the generator cut-out has failed, once it did not open on engine shut down and the second time it failed to close with the generator operating. This has got to get me thinking, what would I do if I did not have a spare cut-out on a long trip...

Is there anyone able to help identify the following vehicles. They belonged to my wife's Grandparents in Zimbabwe (formally Rhodesia ) we think in the early 1920's. They may not have even been Fords but we have had to start somewhere. :rolleyes: Thanks.

I have just started cleaning up our second Model A, a 1928 pickup. I can't work out how to remove the seat backrest. It appears to be hinged at the top as I am able to pull the bottom of it forward. It appears to be attached to the rear of the cab frame by the seat material. Any assistance would...

I recently purchased a 1928 Pheaton that has been extensively rebuild, looks wonderful. Earlier today I was replacing the instrument panel light when I realized that the polarity is incorrect. The earth is Negative. I should mention all the electrical components are working eg. starter, charging...

Recently purchased a 1928 Phaeton that has been fully restored. The steering (seven tooth ) wheel had about 3ins of free play before the pitman arm moved so decided to carry out a rebuild. I purchased all new components, including steering shaft, steering worm, sector gear and all new bushings...