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I just finished replacing the light switch on my 31 A and I tried to get as much of the old oil out as I could. I know that it should take 4.5 oz. to fill the box and in trying to refill it I could only about 2 oz. in until the kevel of the fluid was at the top of the fill hole. 1. Is there...

I am installing turn signals on my car. I am using the cowl lights for the front. Does anyone a source for a 6 volt assembly for the rear?

We just got home from the Glidden Tour in NY. I seemed to me the steering the car took a lot more effort than before so I have some questions: I. remember an EZ Steer kit in the past, but I can't find out any current info. Does anyone have contact info? 2. Is there any steering box lube that...

I am doing a service on my "A" and can not find any maintenance information about the unit. Is there any thing that needs to done other than check the oil level, like hidden grease fittings? Thanks, Steve

The reason that I posted earlier was that after a drive yesterday I noticed that the the car did have its normal power. and found that the spark was weak. I took the distributor cap and body off and found that that point gap was was quite large. The points I was using was an Echlin CS 755 set. I...

I read a lot about the modern ignition points set sold by the regular suppliers aren't that good. Who makes the best point set and what is the part number. Thanks, Steve

Does anyone make original looking metal valve stem covers that can be used on rubber valve stems? Steve

I have just finished doing a service on my 1930. One of the things I did was to tighten up the two radius ball nuts. I checked a lot of the books and previous post about the proper procedure and found a bunch of ways to do it.. The reason for this was I had a slight steering wheel shake between...

I am getting ready to adjust the valve clearance which is long overdue. If I remember right on adjustable Tappets you turn the 7/16 bolt to the left to decrease the clearance and to the right to to increase. Just checking, Thanks, Steve

I have checked the normal parts supplier and no one has the copper gasket. Does anyone know who has them? Steve

When my 1930 sedan sits for several days and I go to take it out, one wheels brake grabs hard and makes a loud noise. It kinda of sounds like other drum brake cars when the shoe hold down spring or clip is broken. After you apply the brakes 2/3 times every thing works like it should. Also the...

I have heard that using a 12 volt ignition coil with out a resistor for a points ignition is Ok to use on a 6 volt system. Thoughts or experience?

I was installing the carb back on my "A" when I dropped one of the mounting bolts. It went to the place that all cars have where you will never find it again. No problem, just go get another bolt, so I did. I put the new bolt in the front hole and started to tighten then up. The rear bolt was...

We were on a 100 mile tour yesterday and my Quail cap kept leaking small amounts of coolant while driving. Does any one have the following: 1. an exploded view of all the parts? 2. instructions for rebuilding this. 3. the best parts to use. The parts suppliers have several choices. Thanks, Steve

I just got back from a test ride and the problem is gone. I did what you guys suggested: 1. Filed the carb and intake manifold Flat, 2Took the fuel bowl off and cleaned the screen flow was fine. The neoprene bowl gasket had rotted due to the ethanol gas. 3. reset the float level to 5/8. 4...

My 1930 "A" has started to stall out when coming to a stop quite often. Here is where I am in trying to solve this: 1. Checked all the ignition settings and condition and they are right on the money. 2. I took the Zenith cab off cleaned and blew out the jets and checked the float level and all...

I just found a Stipe model a distributor cam that I bought sometime and have some questions. I know that everybody thinks these are the best available but they have no instructions, so here goes. 1. Do you use the stock .020 setting with this cam? 2. The web site talks about improve dwell...

I am looking for the following measurement specs. 1. On the flywheel measuring from the pressure plate mounting surface to the clutch disc surface. I have read that the most common number is 1.125. Is this correct? 2.The distance from the top on the pressure plate to the top of the actuating...

I have a 1930 "A" and the speedometer reads 5 MPH slow. Which drive gear should I use to try and correct this. I have 19 in. wheels Thanks, Steve

Does it matter which wire goes where when connecting to the horn? It works both ways, but there might be a reason to connect a certain way. Steve