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    Lock pins too large for axle?

    Put a nice new axle in the car and the king pin locking pins seem too large for the holes…bores are less then 9/16. New kingpin set from Synders. Im not sure what to do next. Im surprised the bores are smaller than 9/16…anyone ever encounter this?
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    Camber

    Did new kingpins and got new tires then adjusted toe in. I realized that the driver side front tire looks to be at 0 degrees while the passenger side is about 2 degrees positive. Axle found to be bent. I’m going to a heavy truck alignment shop to have the axle straightened. My question is...
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    Valve lapping

    Do these look right after lapping?
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    Valve help

    Had a really bad backfire a couple years ago from a short in the distributor. That issue was fixed but the car hasn’t idled right since. Misses at idle and the exhaust will suck in a dollar bill. I pulled the head. Does exhaust valve #5 look bad? I’ve never done a valve job….just looking...
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    Found in a pick years ago

    Found in Pick years ago….trying to find some info on it. There are no dates. Made by Earl A Thompson manufacturing started in 1940. He invented the Synchro mesh transmission. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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    Roadster top tie down hardware

    Does anyone know where I might be able to find this piece of hardware? Most of the suppliers say that it’s discontinued.
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    Parasitic draw at turn signal on column

    6volt positive ground set up. Turn signal switch is drawing current with key off. Switch bad? Bad ground? What should I be looking for? Thanks
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    No start

    Hey guys. Just bought a 30 Roadster from my friends estate. Hasn’t ran in about 8 years. Points were shot so I replaced them. I get 6 volts on both side of the coil and both wingnuts on terminal box with ignition off. I get no voltage on point arm with ignition on and paper between the...
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    Western Mass Model A Restorers Club

    We were the featured club tonight at the local cruise night. I believe I counted 19 A's there. He are some pics
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    New points not lining up

    Putting new orginal style points in my uncles car...they don't line up perfectly. Any ideas?
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    29 or 30 Tudor?

    Hey guys, went to look at a 29 Tudor today that was restored by a local Model A restorer 20 yrs ago. The owner who is in his 80's says it's a 29 but I found 19in wheels on it and the horn rod on the steering wheel is from a 30/31. What else can I check? What's the difference in radiator size...
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    1934 Ford Phaeton fuel line

    Hi guys, trying to help my uncle out with his Phaeton. He needs a new fuel line....I've be searching but all I can find are lines for 35 and above. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    Any one near Springfield, Massachusetts?

    I can't get this truck started. It was running well but I thought the timing was a bit retarded...I started to mess with the timing and now I can't get it to fire. I've had my Les Andrews book out...points set to .020....tdc with no backlash...test light comes on second notch down on sparkle...
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    Newbie question about speed

    I have a 29 roadster pickup with a mitchell. It was completely restored 25 years ago and has held up nicely. I timed it per the Les Andrews way with new points and condenser. Starts and runs beautifully. My issue is this....When I'm in 3rd going about 45 and shift the mitchell into high the...
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    My first Model A

    Hi fellow A enthusiasts! I was brought up around old cars as a kid. My grandfather had numerous cars from the 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's. I can remember fondly of going for rides in his 1926 Buick Master Six and especially his 1934 Ford Phaeton or just sitting in his 1929 Model A Panel truck...
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