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Before taking out my Model A today, I thought I would do a visual inspection of the front end. Very suprised to see that all of the leaves bar the base leaf have skewed off-centre. The other side is the other way and I can see where the leaves are rubbing against the modern shock absorbers. I...

As part of trying to solve my transmission noise issue, I am thoroughly checking everthing possible that I can think of to check. The original flywheel was replaced with a lightened one machined to take a V8 clutch - replacing the previous multi-disk setup. The recess for the pilot bearing...

I have posted several times before about a transmission noise. Over the past few years, I have dropped the rear end several times and removed the transmission. Over several rebuilds, I think the only original part is the transmission case. Yesterday I removed the rear end from the U-joint and...

My New Years resolution for 2026 is simply to solve the ongoing issue of the transmission noise of my 1928 35A Model A. I have jacked up the rear end and removed the transmission 4 times (at least) over the past few years – so much so that I have the process down pat! But the noise still...

I first posted on this issue almost three years ago regarding my 1928 35A Phaeton. I took onboard the various comments and worked my way through the suggestions. Since that time I have dropped the rear axle and taken the transmission and clutch apart three times. I have replaced the throwout...

I am just after clarification as to the thread size on the carb-mounted fuel shut-off valve (the thread marked in purple on the attachment). I am thinking that it is 1/2" - but wondering if it is UNF or NPT? Or is it another size? Many thanks John

Just looking for some suggestions about what I can do to get a little more oomph out of my Model T. The engine is a 1915 Canadian made. I seem to lose power when the engine is under any strain - like going up a hill. On the flat I am lucky to get 45KPH (28MPH). Down hill is obviously faster! I...

Just after some advice, primarily from RHD owners - but happy to hear from anyone! All the information I can find has the commutator advance connection at the top. On my RHD it is on the bottom. Looking at it face own, from the 9o'clock position, it is 4-2-1-3. I have tried putting the advance...

I have just installed a Float-A-Motor kit on my Model A. Previously I hooked the end of the Brake Pedal Return Spring into the hole in the original engine mount. With the kit, I no longer can do that. I am now a tad perplexed as to what/where I now attach the end of the spring. Any...

As you can see from the first pics, over the course of its life, someone has done a brutal cutting job on the crossmember across the universal joint in my Model A. I am in the process of installing a Float-A-Motor kit and now find that I have nowhere to rest that part of the kit that attached to...

As you can see from the first pics, over the course of its life, someone has done a cutting job on the crossmember across the universal joint in my Model A. I am in the process of installing a Float-A-Motor kit and now find that I have nowhere to rest that part of the kit that attaches to the...

A few weeks back I posted about a noise I was getting from the transmission. When I depressed the clutch pedal the noise ceased. As a result of the feedback I replaced the pilot bearing and through-out bearing. A few health setbacks meant that this afternoon I finally started the car up again...

I have a 1928 35A which has a 3 fingered V8 pressure plate with a machined flywheel. I have just replaced the pilot bearing and have started to re-assemble. Of the six bolts that attach the pressure plate, five tighten as they should. One however just turns. Taking the bolt out, the thread is...

Just wondering if anyone has a reasonably large, hi-res (old eyes!) diagram of the air and fuel flow for the Holley G carburettor? Many thanks! John

A few weeks ago I removed the Holley G carburettor from my Model T as I wanted to install a stopcock in the fuel line. Prior to this I needed to lock multigrips on the rubber hose to the carburettor. (The petcock was firmly attached to the carby.) I had already determined to service the Holley G...

Just seeking clarification on exactly where the tip of the fuel pickup tube should be when tightening. Is it perpendicular? Or is it slightly off center/centre towards front of engine or rear of engine? Thanks John

...a problem, I think, of my own making. I recently took off my Carburettor to give it a service, replacing gaskets etc. Was a bit of a challenge as I noted that I had no petcock between the tank and the petcock screwed into the carby. So fuel everywhere until I managed to stop the flow with a...

Whilst I had the engine out replacing the brass bolts in the magneto, I also decided to change over the hogshead on my T to allow for a starter motor to be fitted. That all went well. I am now at the band adjusting phase. Two questions that I am hoping someone on the forum can answer. I have...

Some months ago I installed the Flathead Ted floater kit on my 1928 Phaeton. Just after this I left on holidays and it is just recently that I have gone back to working with my cars. When I reverse the car, there is a screech and a noticeable restriction in movement. Obviously something is...

Just a query - when fitting the ball cap (T-3369) there is a single hole in the shaft. Where does that align? Hole at the top? At the bottom etc? I just didn't notice when I took it apart.