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    Should I switch to 12 volt?

    I'm trying to decide if I should go to 12 volt or not. What all needs to be switched if I decide to do it. I switched my Farmall H over and all I had to change was the bulbs and coil. I replaced the coil because I didn't want the resistor. The reason I'm thinking about switching is because the...
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    Zinc in motor oil?

    My local mechanic told me that I should run a motor oil with zinc in it. Is this true? He said that it has something to do with the old bearings. If I should be running oil with zinc can anyone recommend an oil ( brand and weight ) with zinc already in it? I know I can buy a bottle of zinc...
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    Anyone see any problems?

    On another post I had I asked what kind of engine oil to use and I had a couple of replies saying that I should drop the oil pan to see what I'm working with. Well I decided to this morning so I was just wondering if anyone can see any problems that need to be addressed right away. I'm assuming...
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    Oil pressure gauge.

    Can anyone tell me where the oil pressure gauge is supposed to hook into the engine block at. I have a 1929. Thanks, Jeff
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    Need Help fast.

    I cleaned my fuel tank and now I want to put everything back together. I ordered a pencil filter from Berts Model A Store. But the pencil filter doesn't fit in the hole of the shut off tight. Not even close. I want to put everything back together and fill the tank with gas so I can try to keep...
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    Pencil Filter

    Does anyone know if a place like Napa or O'Reillys sells a pencil filter to fit the fuel shut off? Not sure if pencil filter is the correct name but it's a screen that presses into the fuel shut off valve so rust or sediment can't get into the fuel line. Thanks, Jeff
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    What exactly is my Model A?

    I believe my car to be a 1929 Cabriolet but how do i know for sure? Is there a website that I can use to see what I have for sure? Also how do I find out more about the cabriolet? Were there any options for that model? Did it come with a convertible top? I've tried searching the internet but I...
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    Rusty fuel tank.

    I'm sure this has been covered hundreds of times on here but I can't get the search to work on my cell phone and I have time to kill while I'm waiting at the dentist office. What is good way to remove rust from inside the tank without removing it and damaging the paint? I thought about...
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    Newbie needing help.

    Hi all. I just came across the fordbarn website and I was wondering if I could get some help. I browse Craigslist a lot looking for a good deal. Today I came across this http://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/5190622320.html . I was wondering what you guys think? I don't know much about old cars. I'm...
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