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    Original Intake Manifold

    Hello, my Intake Manifold is cracked. A vendor in the USA offers me a good original one. Is that a good idea or should I wait for a new one. The new manifolds are out of stock until summer. Thank you for your help. Many greetings from Germany. Gernot
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    Corrosion on starter switch

    The copper terminal on the starter switch is corroded. I cleaned the the surface and it is bright now. But how do I protect the copper from corrosion? In an article they recommended dielectric grease. But that's an insulator. Thank you in advance.
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    Zenith 2 - pitted seat of the gas adjusting needle

    I'm looking for the best way to smoothen the pitted seat (machined into the casting) of the gas adjusting needle in my Zenith 2 carburetor. Thank you in advance.
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    Removal of the frozen GAV assembly

    I have to remove the frozen GAV assembly on my Zenith carburetor. So I take a welding torch and apply heat to it. Then I have to dunk the carburetor into a pot of cold water. But isn't that dangerous for the casting? I'm afraid of cracking it. Thank you in advance.
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    Preheating of the engine

    Has anyone an idea how to preheat the engine to reduce the wear? Thank you in advance. Gernot
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    Thickness of the spacer under #8 head bolt

    When there is no clamp for the distributor pop out cable on #8 head bolt, I have to add a spacer of the same thickness. That's what Tom Endy describes in his fantastic article "Henry's Way". My car has no clamp and no spacer. Could someone please tell me the right thickness. Is it recommendable...
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    Flow tested jets for a Zenith 2 carburetor

    Does anyone know where I can buy flow tested jets for my Zenith 2 carburetor? I know that many of you recommend Renner's Corner - unfortunately they don't answer my request. Thank you in advance. Gernot
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    How to remove grease in the steering box?

    I bought my Model A a few month ago. Today I wanted to check the oil level of the steering box - but there was no oil. Someone put grease in it. How can I remove the grease? Is it possible to solve it with kerosene? I hope I don't have to remove the steering box. Thank you in advance.
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    Experience with LED headlamp bulbs?

    Is there someone who has experience with LED headlamp bulbs? Thank you in advance.
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    1930 Ford A Deluxe with original upholstery

    Hello, I'm a Model A beginner. At the moment I look for a car. In Germany it is not so easy to find a good Model A. I like cars with patina - maybe this one has a little bit to much of it. The blurry headlining seems to be the result of rotten woodwork. What do you think of the car? Is it worth...
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    Identification of cars produced under licence

    Hello, does anyone know how to identify Ford A built under licence in Russia or South America. It's important for me to get a car made in USA. Many thanks.
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