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Can someone tell us what the 60 h.p. V8 engine weights?

1928 genuine Arps Corp Model A Ford Snow Flyer. Retractable front wheels. Rebuilt transmission and clutch. Arps Corp cog drive tires and 4 firestones up front. From Montana/Oregon.

Finishing up the new brake job on the 1934 and can not find replacements for # B-2036 the short 3-1/2 inch brake shoe retracting spring. Each car requires 8 of them. Have any of you found a satisfactory replacement? Thanks

When is the Fitchburg meet?

When replacing the radiator hoses last year the new red stripe hoses seemed more heavy duty and less flexible than last time I had installed a set. Now that my radiator started leaking at all four corners I wonder if these stiffer hoses are being tough on the radiator. Wouldn't more engine...

To remove steering box in a Model B can the tube stay in place and the steering shaft be slid down and out or must the tube come off with it? Would be a challenge to not scratch it.What is the best procedure? Seems like when I bought this car 50 years ago the tube was covered with a snug...

Guys, Baffled by the removal of the door window. Original is cracked. Have black edged replacement and new weather stripping kit. Seems that we had a tudor sedan thread on similar subject several months back but I can not find it. Any constructive comments appreciated.

Guys, Was checking fluid level in good clean non leaking front shock on my 35 Ford. Prior owner had used a hardening sealant on the plug which left a 3/8 inch donut of hard crud at the bottom of the fill hole that fell into the cavity when the plug was removed. Now I don't dare run the car with...

Doing a brake job on the 35 Ford. The brake operating wedge STUDS have notches worn into them from the shoes. Can not seem to find a source for them. Many vendors list the 32-34 but not the 35-36. Any thoughts?

One reason to switch from copper to graphite gaskets is to reduce electrolysis and preserve the aluminum heads. So installing them with a copper spray sealer seems counter productive. Is there something else we should be using or shall I just not worry about it ?

Okay, if I want to switch to this new style condenser can the old condenser stay in place and be used to attach the #200 unit? Thanks

When using the tall domed early intake manifold (Ole Ron called it a "camel back" when he saw it a couple years ago) do I need a fuel pump stand with this tube longer than the 4 1/8 inch one on the bottom? This manifold sits up to about 2 1/2 inches off the block as apposed to the later 35-36...

Working on a 1928 Model A with a later transmission. About to put the rebuilt transmission back in. Is the felt oiler pad in the bell housing held in place by the radius ball bolt locking pin? Seems too thick a pad and there was no pad when I pulled the transmission to go by. Thanks

Can I run a set of Champion 31 spark plugs in a Model T ? They look very similar to the Champion X. If so then where in the heat range would they stand? Any info? Thanks

While the radiator is out of the car I would like to take it to my local radiator shop for a cleaning and repair of a suspected leak. New to the early As was surprised to find that the shell seems crimped on to the neck. Is there a trick to separating the two ? Thanks

Looking for a source for the narrow rim liners for 16'' wire wheels.They just cover the narrow rim center where the welds are. My tire supplier sent me the 8'' wide ones. Any comments would be helpful.

Seeking a pair of rust free 1934 engine splash pans.

Would someone tell us why the 34 amp gauge is seen in both 20 amp and 30 amp versions?

Guys I can not seem to find a source for the 1935 backing plate bolts that are needed to finish the final reassembly of my rear axle.These bolts are longer than the later bolts.Would like to get this right.Not seeing then listed by the usual suppliers or even Bob Nacewicz. Any suggestions?

Have any of you successfully removed the 35 Ford radiator while leaving the grille in place? If the water pumps and generator were off it looks as though it might come out.Thanks