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The car was running until a couple of months ago. It starts but then engine stalls and dies. What could be the problem area ? I retimed it thinking the problem could be with timing. I have old Tillotson and untested Zenith carburetors. Changing to Zenith was even worse, backfire and not...

Trying to loosen the nut on the generator pulley to drop the belt. It is really hard to get to that nut under the generator. Does anyone know what is the nut size ?

Hi, I have for about a year Ford Model A Sport Coupe. I'm new and learning my way while fixing here and there, thanks to all great experts here. My Ford is an older restoration - 12v ground positive. The current issues is that ammeter never goes positive. It does show dis-charge with lights...

I have a Sport Coupe Model A'30 that drives well, but the engine has paint peeling and rust. I'm thinking to beautify and to repaint the engine, but not sure about the process. Should I first wire brush it to remove peeling paint and some rust. Do I apply rust dissolver to the engine or it may...

I can't pinpoint where this high pitch noise coming from. Maybe experts on this forum can listen and give me some idea what could be source and fix. Also appreciate if you can tell me if the motor sounds right. I oiled and greased distributor, generator (though it is pretty old) and water pump...

My ford Model A'30 is older restoration. The paint chipped and flaked in some spots and I want to find paint to touch up. I think the upper body paint maybe Rubelite Red. Where can I get paint for touch up for upper body and black for lower body ?

I hear a high pitch noise from what I think distributor. I oiled it through the opening on the side and lubed at the top, but it didn't change the noise. The shaft is not drilled. Appreciate advice how to fix the problem.

When I drive my Model A'30 and turn a steering wheel, it also turns the light switch rod. Because the light switch rod turns it switches the lights on and off. What could be a solution to this problem ?

Hey all, Headlights on my 1930 Model A all of a sudden stopped working. Tail lights work, cowl lights show turns, horn works, car starts and drive. Is it a problem with the switch on a wheel or maybe headlights wiring shorted somewhere. Any suggestion how to approach it. Thanks

I have pretty heavy oil leak from the point shown in the picture with arrow right at the edge of oil pan and I think gear box. Any recommendation what should be the fix ? I'm still learning so please more details.

I read that Model A's often leak oil, but I see pretty heavy dripping of oil somewhere from around oil pan and when I drive I see the trace from the oil drops. Would it be a good idea to remove oil pan and put a new oil pan gasket ? Does it typically solve the problem ? I intend to do it without...

Hello experts, I'm not very experienced so please be gentle with your answers. I have pretty worn out old style Ford Model A distributor with a condenser and a main ignition coil that probably are bad as I don't get consistent sparks. Do you think I should just buy a new 'old style' condenser...

Hi, I'm a newbie with Model A 1930. My carb leaks/drips fuel through the choke area. Advise on fixing it would be appreciated. Thanks.