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I replaced the head on my engine and after the distributor was placed down in position I attempted to install the distributor locking screw and find that the screw will not turn or screw all the way in to reach the distributor base. The screw appears to be tapered and the hole in the head's...

Can someone please clarify for me if the head light bars for Model A's are all the same size or are there differences between the 28-29 models and the 30-31 years. Thanks for any help.

I have a bell housing and flywheel cover for a 1955-1956 F-100. The bell housing has a Ford Number TBAA-7505-A. Both are in good condition and I am curious if there is any interest in them. I believe the bell housing is factory drilled to accept a 223 6 cylinder engine or a Y-Block V-8...

I am giving very serious consideration of replacing my old and very tired 223 cu.in 6 cyl. engine with something more modern and efficient. I believe that engine swaps like I'm thinking about have been done a zillion times and there are many proven examples that folks have enjoyed. I don't...

I have a bell housing off a 1955 Ford F-100 that has the casting number: TBAA-7505-A. My question is, was this bell housing made for the 1/2 ton pickups or was it made for the 3/4 ton models? Interchangable? What other information can I learn about this bell housing? Many thanks for any help.

I would like to convert my stock 3-speed, column shift transmission on a 1955 F-100 6 cylinder to a modern T 170 RTS 4 speed overdrive top loader transmission. Can anyone direct me to where I might find if such a conversion is possible and where such information can be found. Many thanks for...

Recently purchased a nice 28 Sport Coupe. The canvas top is in good shape except for being faded and mottled in places. My hope is that there is a product available to dye, paint or coat that will bring the top back to a presentable level. Any suggestions or recommendations will be greatly...

The canvas top on my 1928 Sport Coupe is showing signs of fading and discol-eration. Does anyone know of a good top dressing or fabric restorer available that when applied will make it look almost new again. Thanks for any help.

After too long of having a slow leaking fuel shut off valve I have a new one in hand and am ready to install. Question: to prevent the new valve from leaking where it screws into the bottom of the fuel tank, what's the best sealer to coat the threads with? I do not believe that Teflon tape is...

Curious to know what other model a owners feel is a reasonable life time in miles for a set of spark plugs. Realizing that today's more modern engines do by their design get incredible spark plug life while the model a engines are much different in so many ways. Just curious. Thanks for your...

Like a lot of other "a" owners, i'm tired of my gas shut off valve not shutting off completely and leaving a drip situation that concerns me greatly from a fire event. And i have read quite a number of threads on the forum as to what one can do to make the original style shut off valves more...

When mounting the exhaust system to the exhaust manifold and using the appropriate muffler clamps, is it common to use some kind of high temp sealant to prevent leaks or is it not necessary. Thanks for answering my question.

Currently running champion w16y plugs in my stock engine, and they seem to do well. Question? Would i do better with w18 plugs? Also i notice a very small oil ring at the base of each plug. Even after proper torquing. Need new gaskets? Are they even available? I see spark plug adapter sets...

Stock 31 closed cab pickup with later version of the emergency brake cross shaft that does not have the lube fittings on each end like the earlier version had. My question is: How does one lubricate shaft ends where they mounted on the frame? Thanks for any tips or suggestions.

I have a stock 6 volt ignition system. Replacing the coil? Can i use either a 6 volt or 12 volt coil, or do i need to go 6 volt only?? Thanks for your advise and wisdom, always most helpful and sometimes very funny!

Time to lubricate my a's throw out bearing and i am concerned about over lubricating it. How many strokes on my grease gun? 1? 2? 3? More? Thanks for your suggestions as i certainly do not want excess grease in that location but do want enough for a couple of thousand miles.

Does anyone know where I can purchase a new replacement gas tank for my 1930 closed cab pickup?? In my searching so far, I have yet to find a supplier. Thanks for any help you can offer up.

The glass in my windshield frame has developed a serious rattle and i need to replace the seal. My question is: On a 1930 "a" closed cab pickup, can i remove the windshield without having to remove the upper visor? Where might i find proper instructions to guide me in removing the windshield...

I topped of my 30 gas tank yesterday and now have a very serious rattle somewhere up under the dash, passenger side. Where can i find an illustration of how a gas tank is secured on a 1930 -31 model a??? Many thanks again for any suggestions, comments, words of wisdom, voices of experience, etc..

I have a 1930 closed cap pickup. My question is, did the model a pickup come out of the factory with wind lacing installed? What will be gained if i install wind lacing on my pickup? Thanks for your comments, always most helpful.