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So just burned up my generator trying to get the charging system back up and running, (had replaced cutout with one from brattons w/diode) couldn't get any reading on the ammeter. Just wanting consensus on if now is the time to move to a Nurex alternator, another alternator, or rebuild the...

current project is attempting to fix Speedometer issue, (replacing Driveshaft bearing/sleeve, seal, thrust washer and snapring) to much slop and eating the speedometer drive gear. Universal joint cover was a b***h to get loose, in hindsight should have removed the floor boards and gone thru...

Tires were replaced (they are Universal) prior to my purchase due to dry rot, they appear new, the spare had never hit the pavement (nubs were still intact), until Sunday. Tube valve separated from the stem so assuming the tubes weren't replaced, all valve stems look pretty old. I ordered new...

Both of the door's glass in my Sport Coupe are both cracked, planning to replace with tempered glass, got the cracked glass out of the car but having trouble getting the glass out of the metal channel, any hints or tricks on getting the glass setting material to let go?

Trying to identify these part #'s. I have receipts from when my A was first restored (came with the car) receipt is from Birdhaven Vintage Auto Supply, 11/26/1986, coffee ring has obliterated the desc. but not part #'s Part # A-65050-B was $165 (closes I get is B-6505 engine valve kit) Part #...

Is there any significance of a Star 28 stamped on the top of the carburetor? Had to replace exhaust manifold gasket and found this when I removed the Gasket on the Carburetor,

Replacing the speedometer cable drive gear and when i pulled of the housing the drive gear has a lot of a slop in it. Is this normal or do I have a bigger issue Also looks like remnants of orange paint on the transmission housing???

Has anyone used AlloyGator wheel rim protectors on a Model A wheel?

Rebuilt the waterpump on my 30 Sport Coupe this weekend. Also installed a water temp gauge using a water outlet neck adapter. Filled the radiator with almost three gallon of mix, cranked it up and it spit out less than a quart, but no leaking pump!!! It ran around 190 degrees at 45 mph, it...

Waterpump is leaking pretty badly, got new packing but when removing the old packing dug out what looked like teflon tape (used by previous owner?), shaft is scored pretty bad, and haven't had any luck getting the waterpump to stop leaking with the new packing, the casting is good, decided to...

Looking for some insight from fellow North Carolinians. I just tranferred a Wisconsin title to North Carolina, now I have to get a Vehicle exam done by the DMV.. What should I expect and be ready for? Not aware of any mechanical issue's just wondering what happens during this process... thx

Got my 30 Sport Coupe home yesterday, took it for a quick spin around the neighborhood, it's leaking water pretty bad from the pump, but I was tired from the trip bringing it home so I just backed it into the garage, turned off the Gas and let it run dry, turned of the key and decided to work on...

The top on this Sport Coupe was redone back in 1985, been garage kept ever since, a little concerned about it durability since I'll be open trailering thru a lot of rain today so am planing to wrap with stretch wrap, any one had any issues with using this, think I saw something about it in...

Just picked up my car in Waukon, Iowa!! Since I live in Wake Forest NC only 1,063 miles to go.

New Model A owner, pick it up tomorrow, the car is orig. 6 volt, single brake light, want to add a second light, but wanted everyone's opinion on keeping it 6V or changing over to 12...

Not sure what I'm getting into but just bought my first Model A, sight unseen off an e-bay lead, going to get Friday and trailer home 1100 miles!!! Wish me luck..