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Why is it that what appears to be a straight forward, simple fix can open up head-scratching problems? Help and suggestions wanted. I have tube shocks on my '30 coupe that are supported by steel plates that are through bolted to the backing plates. While doing a routine lube job, I noticed that...

A question for the forum: I have a small amount of wiggle (not the death wobble) in my steering, so I was going to tune the steering box. The steering is very light and I adjusted the toe-in. When I attempted to adjust the thrust bearing, it was as tight as the bolt would allow. I wanted to...

I was under my car, getting ready to adjust my toe in, and I noticed that the tie rod turned easily by hand. Not the rod itself, but the ends. Should these be tightened or replaced. How much movement is normal? Replace the internal components with something like Snyder"s E-Z Steer? Thanks

I just finished changing all of the fluids after a 2000 mile trip in my A. No issues during the trip, but now I can't shift into 2nd and 3rd without severe grinding. I can get into all gears from a stop. My brother, who has a lot of mechanical experience, suggested that my new gear lube is...

Hey everyone. I have an issue with a Spartan horn that was given to me by a friend. It works perfectly on my bench using the current 2 horn wires, but when I ground it to my A by mounting or just touching the car, it won't work. I'm currently using an old beeping horn that is not connected to...

Hey people, I have 1,500 miles on a rebuild: cylinders sleeved, new babbitts, new Scat crank, tour ground cam, and a 5.5 Snyder head. I did a 500 mi break-in drive, 100 mi/day, starting at 25 mph and increasing, daily to 45 mph. I normally drive around in my area and try to stay under 45 mph...

Next spring I plan on driving the Natchez Trace Parkway in my stock, 1930 coupe. I'm starting from the Alabama gulf coast and I'm trying to work out a timeline. I'd like to drive the actual parkway in about 3 days. Does this sound about right or does it take more or less time. I've driven my...

A few months ago I started a thread about replacing my gas gauge float with a champagne cork. I am sad to say, but my A rejected the cork today. I wish I could find a beer cork so I could see if she just wasn't highbrow.;)

Hey friends. I have searched the threads and thought I found the discussion, but I can't find it again. I have an ongoing issue with my starter when the engine has been running at normal operating temperatures. I never have an issue with starting a cold engine, but when the car is warm, she...

The cork float came off my gas gauge so I planned on replacing it with a new synthetic type. The float wire was to small of a diameter to fit the new float and I broke the float while trying to wire it in place. The old float is bobbing somewhere in the gas tank. I then used an old champagne...

I recently backed my A out of the garage and let it warm up for about 15 minutes to do a compression check. The spot I parked in has a slight, 5-10 degree, down-slope. When I moved the car back into the garage there was a puddle of about 1/4 cup of oil where I had been. Occasionally, she...

Just curious about a design to mount a grab handle utilizing two of the dash mounting screws on passenger side on my coupe. My passengers, especially the captain, seem to reach for something to hold onto when I corner, even at low speeds. The door handle is what they first go for even when I...

In a previous post I told about not being able to get up to operating temperature since I installed engine pans. I drove around for a while with a cardboard shield over my radiator, but still couldn't get above 110 degrees. I did check my temperature gauge in hot water against a thermometer...

I have an interesting issue. I installed engine pans on my coupe to help cut down on fumes in the cab and aid in cooling. I have accomplished both of these. My problem is that now the car runs cold, rarely above 120 degrees. It used to run hot on idle and now only get to the normal range...

I have an interesting issue. I installed engine pans on my coupe to help cut down on fumes in the cab and aid in cooling. I have accomplished both of these. My problem is that now the car runs cold, rarely above 120 degrees. It used to run hot on idle and now only get to the normal range...

I have an interesting issue. Twice, when I’ve stopped to refuel, the engine barely turns over to restart It’s fine when cold, or on an immediate restart. This has only happened when she’s off for about 15 minutes or so. Luckily, I haven’t needed a jump. Does this sound like a battery...

I’m having difficulty getting my engine to fire, so I’m working my way down the Les Andrews trouble shooting guide. My coil checks out at 1.5 ohms from + side to - side. When I test the high tension wire to either of the small posts I get a reading of 12.16k ohms. Les’s book says it should...

I was cruising through the posts and saw where modern points and condensers are considered “obsolete”. (Do I need to stock up or horde them?) My father converted the headlights on my ‘30 coupe to sealed beam back in the 60’s. I had one go out and cannot find a 6 volt sealed beam headlight...

I need some advice. I time my '30 A according to Les Andrews book, with a test light. I set the engine at TDC and the spark lever at the top position, then I rotate the distributor cam twice counterclockwise before just getting the light on for #1. When I try to advance the lever (pulldown)...

Since installing doors panel in my ‘30 coupe, I am getting a draft from the door blowing on my butt. I purchased a strip to help but the only instructions are that it goes between the door and the panel. I pulled the bottom of the panel and I can’t see how to place the seal. A little advice...