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Has anyone tried to take an original ignition coil shell and put a new coil inside to maintain the original look? I was looking if split the back of the original coil or try to cut out the bottom. Issue is that the new coil are of a diameter that they don't slide inside. Has anybody...

I have some pitting on my springs that I want to fill. I am thinking that either JB Weld or All-Metal would be good choices since they should hold up. My concern is if they would be flexible enough or if fiberglass filler would be better. Paint,then use some Slip Plate between. Anyone have...

Looking for 6/12 volt coil/condenser tester. The two I have looked at are the King Electric or Snap On MT640 or MT335. I see them on Ebay but they always seem to say not tested and no returns. Appreciate your response. Ron

I sold my 1956 Ford Sunliner 292 Y-Block which I had taken the engine out to rebuild. The buyer called that he can't find the Camshaft Fuel Pump Eccentric, washers and nut. It makes no sense as I labeled and put every part in a bag as it came off. Anyway, I looked at the online stores and I am...

I found this in my in-laws and thought others might like to see it. That $529 was a lot of money to a salesman. Kind of hard to imagine that same $529 is only $7,288.43 in today's dollar. Other documents in the same box included correspondence concerning being behind on payments and finally...

After getting the engine together it is really tight. Without the pistons I can put my torque wrench on it and turns at less than 30 ft lb. But put the pistons in and it is tight. The cylinders are bored out .060, the pistons are older with the side split but have never been used and have a...

Finished rebuilding my 1928 Roadster engine. I have a copper gasket and I sprayed it down twice with Perma Tex Copper Gasket Spray. Over the next week I tweeked the nuts to 55# several times. I filled the radiator with antifreeze and got ready to start the engine. I cranked it by hand a...

All, This is a curiosity question concerning the use of the forged rear main. I have a approximate August 28 Roadster. When was the forged rear main phased out and I would guess the cast rear bearing was to save cost and weight. Is there any advantage to the forged rear main? Thanks Ron

Looking for complete set of Model A main bearing caps, bolts and nuts. The preference is that the square bolt heads are not rounded off and usable. Thanks for the help. Ron

I have a main bearing cap with part number A-6880. I can't find any details on this cap. I would guess that it is a replacement cap. Does anyone have information on if this is for #1 or #2? Thanks Ron

Forgive me as this a long post. When I bought my '28 Roadster it came with the engine matching the frame and was supposedly rebuilt "ready to go". I already had a '29 engine rebuilt and was trying to get ready to get ready for a tour so I used it. As this winter approached I thought a great...

I need to replace the light switch rod on my '28 Roadster. I did a search and didn't find my answer. Is the lights switch rod one of those items that there is only one source and all of the major Model A suppliers have the same product or is there a difference in quality. Looking the major...

I am looking a 1928 intake manifold, not the early model with the hump. Looking for one that is not all rusted and pitted out. Thanks for the help. Ron

If I didn’t have problems with engine rebuild I would still have hair. Anyway, I had a set of NOS valve guides that I had planned to use. This morning began testing the fit and the guides just slide in without any effort. Sliding a valve up and down, one set slid down. I had to drive out the...

I am rebuilding my '28 block and it has never had a hole drilled for the rear cam bearing. I found one post on line and another that doing this modification is covered in the Ford Service Bulletins - 'See the May 1929 Ford Service Bulletin, Page 342-343. It was interesting to note that the...

Gents, I was going through some parts and found a couple of different oil pump designs. The one that is one piece and can't have the cover removed is obviously older. The older pump has a larger discharge hole. So please educate me. I did a search on the forum and didn't find anything. I...

I have read the forum threads on camshafts and was set to buy a Stipe's IB330. However, they are up to 6 months out before any will be in stock. I am now to Plan B since I don't want to wait that long to get my engine back together. The options as I see them are: 1. Send my cam into Stipe and...

I tried the search but didn't find my answer. What are the disadvantages of running the early 1928 valve cover with the higher return? I understand that it kept more oil in the area. There was obviously a reason it was changed pretty early but haven't found the answer. The other question is...

I need some other ideas as I am out. My 28 Roadster started running rough above idle. Went through all of the normal checks. I finally decided to check the points gap and then check timing. The issue is that when I put my ohm meter across the points I get continuity whether the points are...

I would like some assistance in identifying this windshield wiper I received it several years ago and and thought it was for a Ford. I believe it to be Trico but the Trico tag is not on it. I looked up the patent information but it didn't help. Appreciate any leads. Ron