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Any idea what the letters mean on the head of the spring bolt?

Where can I find instructions/discussions/pointers on putting a Ford 3-speed synchromesh transmission in my A? I have the transmission, 'B' flywheel housing and 'B' oil pan. I suspect I need much more! Help appreciated. Bill Lee

I have one of the after-market water temperature gauges on my A. It uses a stiff cable-like connector between the water outlet neck, through the firewall at the junction box, and then to the gauge which is mounted under the dash. Today I was driving and the water temperature was indicating just...

My car has Float-A-Motor mounts. Recent engine work gave me the opportunity to install new biscuits. Question: how tight should the through-bolt be? Tightened all the way down with the biscuits compressed? Or left loose enough to cause little or no compression of the biscuits? Thanks. Bill Lee

I have noticed recently that when I access one of the Fordbarn forums, I get a cookie set in my browser for ebay.com I find that strange and wonder why it is there. It smacks of some sort of tracking. Inquiring minds want to know! Regards, Bill Lee "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean...

What is the procedure for installing valve seats in a Model A block? We have seats that are labeled "16875-5". They measure 1.691+/- OD How big should the seat be bored to give the proper fit of the new seat? I've read .005 interference when pressing the new seat into the block. No, I'm not...

Car: '29 Tudor Pop-out ignition switch, quite likely a repo. The heavy cable routed through the terminal box and then through the clamp that is captured by a head bolt and nut, then to the distributor. Having to deal with that clamp is a royal PITA when doing any sort of maintenance on the...

The copy of the Judging Standards that I have is dated on the revision page as "Revised 1997". I bought Rev 4 updates and immediately realized that it was an update to a much later version than I have. What do I need to bring the "1997" version up to the point where the Rev 4 update can be...

Car is a '29 Tudor. Just finished a major effort on the entire power train and now am having a problem I don't understand. Before adding the radiator shell, access to the ratchet nut on the crank through the front spring top clamp was simple and straight forward. But after installing the shell...

Just a reminder of the International Model A Day in Ben Wheeler, TX on September 13. All are welcome.

In another thread, I asked a question regarding what appears to be a discrepancy in the JS. Turns out that I have the 1997 version and it was suggested that I get the most recent version. I went to the MAFCA website and found that the JS are listed there (in the MAFCA Store) as well as...

On page 4-7, in the section titled Fender Brackets, it says Mid-1928 through late 1929, forged fender brackets had round ends ... Then later in the paragraph, it says From January 1929 through the end of production, the front and rear fender brackets were stamped steel. Seems that...

I have a '29 Tudor and want to replace the rotted rubber mats. The boards have a chromed edge inside and outside that looks like it simply clips over the edge of the board. I would like to remove the trim, replace the rubber, and then replace the trim pieces. But the trim pieces are a b..ch to...

Hi, Brent; Several years ago as I was just getting into the Model A thing, I was fortunate to attend one of your seminars. Is there any chance you might do one again in the future? Regards, Bill Lee

http://www.planeaday.com/images/2013/Nov/Pietenpol_Air_Camper_piet_wallpaper1024.jpg A lot of history and references here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pietenpol_Air_Camper with many links to the Model A involvement.

Last evening I was taking the trash to the front gate in the pickup ('04 F-150). Had the tailgate down and backed into a tree as I was turning around in the dark. Damaged the top of the tailgate. :mad::o:mad: I will probably just get a replacement and have it painted, but I figured I could take...

Is there any way an individual can acquire/use the technology to magnaflux an item? E.g., I have some left-over A engine parts: blocks heads, etc., that I would like to see if are worth rebuilding. Don't want to worry about any boat anchors.

Fellow Model A'ers. Planning for the 3rd annual IMAD Saturday September 28, 2013 is ongoing. This years event is scheduled for 10:00am until 3:00pm in the park in Ben Wheeler, Texas. We invite all Model A enthusiasts to join us for a fun day celebrating our beloved cars. If you are in the...

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Anywhere on the 'net where I might find a complete tutorial on R&Ring the running boards? Removal from the car, disassembling the trim, removing the old rubber, etc., etc., etc ..... I have an older restoration '29 Tudor where the rubber mats needs to be replaced. I suspect it is a little more...