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Hi guys, Could anyone give me the size and thread of the Model A shut off valve. This is the approximate 1/2 inch end which screws into the bottom of the fuel tank. Mine is cross threaded, stripped and leaking badly. Much appreciated Chris Cape Town

Hi Guys, I know this have been asked before, but I have searched and can’t find the answers. Does a Model A transmission fit on a B engine and visa versa? Much appreciated.

Hi Gents, Some time ago I saw a post suggesting welding a bead on the stub axles(outside of the king pin bushes) in order to shrink the bushes and tighten up the kingpins. Could this be done with the kingpins and bushes in position, even with the stub axles in position? I assume this is done...

Hi Gents, I have looked at the web sites of some of the Model A parts suppliers and it seems as if loose insert conrod bearings are not available. Main bearing inserts are available, however it seems as if conrod inserts only come with NEW conrods and not separate. Could anyone please shed some...

Hi Guys, I want to replace the glass in my Model A fuel gauge. Could anyone please give me the diameter of the glass?

Hi Guys, The second gear in my Model A is rather noisy and the noise increases with increased speed. First and top are both fine(normal) It is difficult to describe the sound, but I suppose you would know what I am talking about. At first I thought it a loose bellhousing inspection cover, that...

Hi Guys, I have a little surface corrosion starting on the leading edge of the doors. In a previous thread Railcarmover mentioned "linseed oil on the patina" Please tell me more.

Hi Guys, Any one have any experience or comments on Blockley tyres? I am about to fit a set on my 29 Chevy.

Hi Gents, Please help, my RH E-brake has inadvertantly engaged, by itself, a few times. I managed to find and fit a reasonably good carrier but the contact points between the shoe and the carrier needs refacing and I need some help under standing the correct angles required. Take a look at the...

Hi Guys, I was offered a V8 front axle as replacement. Is the V8 front axle the same as the Model A axle?

Hi Gents, Does anyone know of anybody supplying rear brake drums for a 29 Chevy.

Hi Gents, Off topic but I think you might be interested. Google, Crete2Cape or Vintage air rally On 12 November 2016 12 vintage aircraft departed Crete, a Greek island in the Med, on a 5 week air rally, through Africa to Cape Town. The aircraft from the 20s to 40s were from the US, Canada, UK...

Hi Guys, I am in the process of cleaning up all the earth straps on my cars. I would like to apply some sort of protective goop or sealer between the cleaned up bare metal and the earth strap in order to stop it from corroding. Much like the stuff recomended for battery terminals. What about...

Hi Guys, This is not Ford stuff but any self respecting DIY barner should be able to appreciate this handy power tool.

Hi Gents, One of my rims do not bolt up against the drum as I understand they should. The centre section bolts up, but the outer rim of the wheel hub has about a quarter inch gap from the drum. These are 21 inch rims and they seem to have the same centre section, although this one seems to have...

Hi Guys, I need to replace a worn/noisy cam gear. Any suggestions re aluminum, fiber or laminated? I notice that they come in STD, 003 and 005 sizes. How would one know which one to order?

Hi Guys, Your comments and advice will be appreciated. Fitted a new battery a few days ago and all is well driving around town. Took her out on a long trip yesterday and after about 10 km the ampmeter drops down into the negative and we can smell electric smoke. Couldnt stop right away but...

Hi Gents, The head lights on my 28 RPU is aiming too high. They seem to be aiming about 10 to 15 degrees above the horison. I loosened the lite bar to fender bolts and tilted the bar forward as far as it would go. The welded cups in the bar are tilted forward but the lites cant tilt enough to...

Hi Gents, Some time ago, I bought a rebuilt KM speedo from someone on this forum. The instument worked fine untill I had to do an engine overhaul. The overhaul took about a year to complete and get my A running again. The speedo still works fine but only up to 40 kph. I have checked speeds...

Hi Guys, Can anyone please assist. The rear-brake levers on my RPU are installed with the offset inboard, facing towards each other and the pumpkin. Is this correct or should the offset be outboard, facing to the hubs? My problem is with them facing each other, the shocks hit on the brake rods...