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I was on a tour and at the first stop it was running fine. When I started up it ran about a half block and just shout down like I turned the key off. I retarded the spark and it started right up. Did thr same thing 2 more times at other stops. Each time I retarded the spark to start and then...

1931 front window. Do I have to remove the frame and window to repace the rubber gaskets? Thanks

I bought a rebuilt 6 volt positive alternator from some one a while ago, I think he is Oklahoma, I need another one. Does anyone know him?

My alternator stoped working. It is a 6 volt positive ground and I have taken it to a few shops and they tell me that they are not familiar with a positive ground unit. What is different from a negative groung unit? Thanks for the help. John

I think I ask this question a few weeks ago, but approaching 80. I guess I forgot. But I will try again. I put on two new tires on the front about 6000 miles ago. I noticed the right tire, (passenger tire) is almost worn out and the driver's side still looks very good. As I drive about 45 mph...

I have a 31 4 door and I noticed the right front tire wearing much more than the left tire. A After jacking up the front end and checking for anything loose, it seemed to be all tight. What could cause the unusual wear? Think.

On a 1931 Slant windshield the wood above the windshield. I am replacing the wood. It will not fit. I have been told to cut it at a 45 degree angle and then put it in. The origional was not cut. It is one piece. How toput it in? Thanks, John

I am putting new wood in a 1931 SL. The wood above the windshiel does not seem to go in. It was suguested that it be cut at a 45 Degree angle in orded to get it in. The original was not cut. How does it get in the space? Thanks for the help. John

I timed my Model A by the book and I did not get that great Model A exaust sound, So I retarded the timing about 5% and it sounds great. But can that hurt the babbit firing 5% early from TDC. Thanks for the info. John

In digging thru some things I came upon a Model A air filter. I must have had it on a car I sold about 11 years ago. I want to get a K&N filter and put it on. But can anyone remember the K&N number? Thanks.

I would like to get info on the use of a tow dolly. I have a 31 4 door and my tow vehicle is a 2007 Mercury Grand Marque. I would like to hear about any problems. The trip s=is about 500 miles round trip. Thanks

In the last few tours I have found engine blow by and also loosing some water. I suspect a head gasket. Engine has only 10,000 miles on it. I plan to do a compression check. Any sugguestions? Thanks for the help.

I have a new oil leak from the front of the engine. Fairly big after driving only about 10 miles around the subdivision. Any sygguestions. Thanks for the help.