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I have seen Tyree Harris' name mentioned on the Forum regarding wiring harnesses for Model A's. I wrote the address tyreewires@g.mail.com but it came back as invalid. Would anyone have his correct e-mail address? Thanks

When I turn the headlights on the cowls are also on. There seems to be just a high beam even when I switch to low beam. Basically all the light are on when I move the headlight/ cowl light switch. But the taillights never go on but the brake lights work. Where does one begin to unravel this ...

Last fall before storage I closed the shut off valve and ran the engine until it sputtered. (I also have an electronic shutoff). Two days later noticed carb was leaking. I let it leak all winter. Yesterday I cleaned out the sediment bowl, drained the tank ,refilled and drained several more times...

I have a ''no name''carb. It was leaking a bit so put in new gaskets. It still leaks, maybe a tablespoon 24-36 hours. Sometimes more. I've made no other corrections: adjust float, float valve, etc. When I shut it down for the winter I ran it out of gas, closed the gas shut off switch and closed...

I just received a complete set of wheel bearings and see they are made in China. Brattons sells U.S. and Mexico made wheel bearings. I was going to return the Chinese products but would like to know if anyone out there can give me some real proof that it makes a difference. Thanks.

For winter storage ,would it be best to close the gas shut off valve and run the engine until the gas is out of the carb and sediment bowl rather than leave gas in the system?

I successfully removed the gas gauge (thanks to your advice) and stupidly put a paper towel in the hole to prevent debri from the old cork gasket from falling into the tank.Well, the towel fell in. The gas tank filler screen has no notches (or tabs). The top of it is just cylindrical . I can...

I'm removing the gas gauge to clean up and reinstall. L.Andrews says (p. 1-175) use a ''gas resistant sealant'' on the large cork gasket that goes around the gas tank gauge hole. What product would anyone recommend for this job.? Thanks.

I overfilled the gas tank resulting in gas leaking out the gauge. (Assuming it needs new gaskets). The old gauge worked fine. Question is ,should I just disassemble the old one,clean it up and reinstall or go with a new unit(which I purchased)? I've read ,more than once, on the Forum that...

Has anyone heard of a Model A front hub/drum being out of BALANCE? I don't mean out of true. I am having a death wobble issue . I balanced the two front tires but nothing changed.( the car is tight otherwise) The mechanic thinks that the hub/drum is out of balance and the solution might be to...

I have a leak less water pump. The rear brass fitting is greasable. One shot every 500 mi. or so. Question is, can I use a lithium grease (water resistant)or must it be the ''non water soluble'' type? Thank you.

I have a early 31' 2 window deluxe. On the passenger side I have a tried a door frame peep mirror and a hinge mirror and neither one will correctly focus on the vehicles behind me. Some say this is due to the slight outward bow between the doors. Is this true? I've adjusted the mirrors every...

I have a shake/ vibration in my early 31 at around 50 m.p.h. It doesn't seem to affect the steering wheel but I can see it at the headlights.There seems to be no wear issues mechanically.It is difficult, I understand,to attach weights or even magnetic weights to A wheels. Has anyone had any...

Attempting seat belt install on 31' 170-B. L.Andrews p. 4-81 #5 says..secure anchor bracket to metal seat frame with 7/16'' bolt. On the backside of metal frame (or Dexeion angle iron strip) install fender washer etc. Here's the problem, there is no room behind the metal seat frame for anything...

I'm installing seat belts in an early 31 Fordor. I want to use Dexeion angle iron for backup.All I can find is 14 gauge at Home Depot. Is 14 gauge heavy enough? Thanks.

One ''A'' vendor says their seat belts are made by an OEM manufacturer and they exceed FMVS standards. Do these two things really matter? The other vendor has no such designation but says the belts are U.S.A.made and come in 3 colors.

Has anyone tried '' water blasting'' (water +ground glass) on their cars?

I'm not sure this is the proper way to contact you. If not, disregard. On June 13 you responded to a guy in Bayfield WI with a broken rear axle.You mentioned someone in Superior who had parts. Is it possible to get his name,etc. Thank you.

Are there any tricks to applying vinyl top dressing? I'm thinking just brush it on with a china bristle brush.

I need to buy a torque wrench. 3/8'' drive flex/split-beam,click style,20-100 lb.ft.. Snap-on has one for $339.00. Precision Instruments for $112.00-$185.00. The only difference I see is that the P.I. wrench has increments of 2 lb.ft. rather than straight increments on the Snap-on. Question. Is...