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    Nu Rex automatic timing

    Just wanted to throw it out there to see what everybody thinks about the Nu Rex automatic timing device. Does it work? Is it worth the money? Any advice you could give me would be appreciated. Thank you very much Daba.
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    30 Tudor wind lace

    I’m trying to complete my new interior on my 1930 tutor. The windlace on the door closer to the windshield has a clamp type system to hold the weatherstrip halfway down the door, from there does it go behind the door card or the kick panel? Does anybody have the answer? A photo would be...
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    Overheating problem

    I recently picked up a 1930 tutor and at idle it’s fine I can drive about a mile and a half and it starts to overheat if I pull over and stop it goes away as soon as I get up to speed it overheats I checked and rechecked the timing many times. I don’t believe it’s timing. I have flush the...
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    Title problem

    Several years ago I purchased a 1930 model a Ford tutor I was given the title, I have since repaired and registered the vehicle and I am currently driving it ,however I did not receive the title from the registry and it’s been a few months when I called the registry they said they would not...
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    Overheating

    I took my 30 tutor out for a maiden voyage idling in the driveway it does not overheat at all. I took it for a short drive about a mile and a half and on the way home it overheated. I opened the pet **** after the motor cooled and flushed the radiator for about 20 minutes with the car running...
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    Zenith carburetor

    Zenith carburetor. I am in search of a good zenith carburetor for my Model A. If you have one for sale please hit me up just please don’t hit me too hard thank you Daba
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    1930 Tudor wire harnesses

    I recently became the proud owner of yet another Model A (#7) this one is a 1930 tudor. The harness that is in it is all cobbed together, I have replaced harnesses several times and have never come across this problem, it has two bulb headlights and cowl lights I cannot seem to find a harness...
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    Brake light stays on

    On my 30 3 window 4 door the brake pedal doesn’t always come back all the way and the lights stay on ? Is there a helper spring that helps to pull it back or am I missing something. When I’m driving the vibration is enough to get it back but when I park it that’s when I see them on. I have to...
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    Looking for mechanic in Massachusetts

    Looking for Someone available to work on my model A in Orange Ma.
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    No spark at the plugs

    1930 Truck No spark at the plugs ? I have spark at the points, I have power coming out of the coil to the top of the distributor. But nothing at the plug. I have changed the distributor I have changed the distributor cap rotor and body I have changed to all new wiring and still nothing at the...
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    Oil pan gasket

    Can you change the oil pan gasket without removing the motor I thought I saw somewhere cannot or it’s very difficult to get the oil pick up unit back in unless the motor is upside down?? Thanks in advance for your infinite wisdom the bills me out more times than not. Daba
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    Door cards

    I’m installing the interior in my 1930–3 window four-door. It attaches to the wood on the perimeter of the door are use little chrome nails and didn’t like it I tried tacks and didn’t like that either. Does anyone have any ideas how to attach it to make it look good thank you in advance. Daba
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    Gas tank clamps

    Gas tank clamps: I have a 1930 -3 window four door. Does anyone out there have a photo of the gas tank to Cowl clamps installation. I got the car disassembled and I am putting it back together and cannot seem to see how they go in. From what I have read, it said they go on the ends of the...
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    How to identify the year without the Vin??

    I recently purchased a four-door and was told it was a 31 however reading on forums it said that model A’s stopped having wooden rails on the floor 29 and went to steal 30-31. Please say it isn’t so I just registered it and got a title stating it was a 31 as that’s what I was told. Not sure...
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    Carburetor backfire

    I have a 31 three window four-door with a B motor the car runs great up until 45 miles an hour anything over 45 it starts to pop through the carburetor any suggestions would be grateful. Carburetor adjustment? Timing adjustment? fuel mixture adjustment? drive the car off a cliff ?? Lol Thanks...
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    Vacuum line that connects to windshield wiper

    Does anyone have a routing diagram of the vacuum line that connects to the windshield wiper. I’m working on a 1931 three window four-door. Thanks Daba 1931 S/W 1931 Three window four-door
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    Model A Shift plate installation

    Can somebody show me a photo of how the shift plate is installed with the clips not sure where to put them I have both parts without any instructions you guys are a great source and I appreciate all your help thank you Daba
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    Exhaust manifold for model B engine

    Exhaust manifold for model B engine? Does anybody know if a 30-31 model a exhaust manifold will fit on a model B motor? Mine is almost split in half I may need to get it welded or find a new one. Thanks again Daba
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    Speedometer rebuild

    I’m in the process of rebuilding the speedometer in my 31 three window four-door it is the round tape Stewart Warner does anyone know how to remove the old decals safely without doing any damage to the mechanisms. thanks in advance Daba
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    What type of nails do I use to attach the body to the wood

    What type of nails do I use to attach the body to the wood? I’m restoring a 1931 three window four-door which is mostly made of wood on the interior there are a lot of metal pieces that get nailed down into the wood including the roof, door trim sell trim etc. which type of nails should I use...
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