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I put new shoes on the front, new drums, new bearings. I was unable to adjust the drivers side. I ordered new adjustment wedge & brake adjustment shafts thinking many years of wear. With the wedge adjustment all the way out I had to hammer the drum on. Not crazy but just to get it on. Even with...

What is the manufacturer date of a model A with frame numer A3162594?

the gap between the rotor cap and the distributor cap is about .036 instead of .025. How can I adjust the gap to make it smaller?

Between the top and the two steel support ribs is what looks like a rope about 1/2" in dia. It looks original but is hard and want to replace it. calling different suppliers, no one knows what it is. Any ideas? Paul

After talking with others and seeing some of the responses from this forum, I have yet another question. On my B engine the timing pin is located about 3/4" lower than the pin on an A engine I have. When I insert the pin, finding the dimple on the gear, the rotor is pointing at #1 with the...

I have a 1931 A with a B engine in it. water pump, distributor, manifold and etc. are all A parts. How do I time the engine? Florida Paul

I have a new leakless water pump and new fan blade. I ground down the front of the water pump cause it seemed the blade was rubbing. Before installing everything seemed smooth. After installing I still have the same noise. Could it be the packing nut should be tightened? Should it be touched at...

My steering wheel likes to leave black stripes on my pants. I put a sanding sealer on it to try and seal it, but not sure it is doing the job. What would be the best paint to put on the wheel as a finish? Thanks, Paul

I have a"B" engine in an "A". the bottom of my oil pan is covered with oil and I am loosing about one quart of oil every 1200 miles. This is a new problem. The front of the oil pan is NOT rounded. It looks to be cut off where it meets the flywheel inspection plate. In that area there is a large...

I have a Laycock overdrive "j" type on my 1931 Model A. Does anyone know where to drain the oil and where the fill plug is?