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TWO questions - First, is there a 'sequence of order' for making shim adjustments for clearance/drag on 'main bearings' - either with the motor in the car, or out of the car and on a stand? If so, what is the sequence? Second, is there a 'sequence of order' for making shim adjustments for...

Ask ALL the questions you need to to get the job done right! That is the whole purpose of this forum - so we can help each other out as much as possible. Love the international comradery that has developed over the years. I remember the days when I had to exclusively rely on my 'Schild'...

Can anyone access 'Marco T.' page - The Ford Barnyard?

I went to view Marco's page and get a message telling me that I do not have access to the site. Has anyone else seen this, or is it a conspiracy by my internet provider?

Seeing Midgetracer's 'Kid-behind-the-wheel' pic in an earlier reply-post gave me a smile and a hearty laugh as I instantly thought of my own kids. Years ago I went to the Zypherhills Car Show in Florida with my 3 1/2 year old son Jesse. It was a hot day and Jesse took off his shirt and we...

Last month my son and I were having a beer out in the barn and all of the sudden the horn blared out twice. We stepped out into the ‘run-through’ and the car was sitting there with one on around (ghosts – there are stories out here on this old farm). A month on and I am driving down the...

I installed a Weber carb on the Model A and am VERY pleased with the added performance. One thing though, the car will 'backfire' from time to time. It seems that I can stop it from happening 'sometimes' by letting the car idle for a minute after driving, but not always. This cannot be good for...

My standard valves and guides (adjustable push rods) have worked perfectly over the years and I generally go by 'if it ain't broke then don't . . . .Still, I was wondering what the advantage might be with the modern ones?

Did a complete body-off restoration of Model A 25 years ago. Cleaned gas tank at that time, but did not use sealer. Last summer went to a Weber carb set-up (very happy). Problem is I have had to change fuel filter several time since then (rust crap build-up). Before I installed Weber I...

What advantage would switching to a 'B' camshaft give me?

Are the orange over red taillight lens 'original' to my 31 Coupe? I have the 'orange over red' taillight lens on my 31 coupe (left and right rear fenders). The other day I was pulled over and the deputy was going to cite me at first. I told him that the colors were original to the car and...

I have been contemplating changing to a spring less Bendix. Can anyone relate some experience with using one of these?

PLEASE, one more time guys! How are the 'rain gutters' on my 31 Coupe attached and what is the most effective way to remove them?

I understand that the rain gutters on my 31 coupe are welded on. What is the best / easiest / tried and true way to remove the old rain gutters?

Generally speaking, what is considered to be the minimum head thickness safely allowable for the Model A head? As the amount of stock that may already been removed is not known to me, is a measurement form the bottom of the head to the top of the spark-plug bosses the measurement to take? If so...

What is the best way to flush out the gas tank without taking it out of the car? I found all kinds of crude and rust when I removed the shut-off valve.

Can someone post a picture of a Model A with the front tool box (between horns) mounted? Thanks a million guys. Pablo

I saw this recommended concerning the Model T, but is anyone doing this with their Model A?

The tank dried up from none use and now that new gas has been added, it still reads 'O'. I have shaken the car and tapped on front of gauge. Anything short of pulling it out of the tank?

I changed to a two blade fan this Winter after my four blade spit (cost issue at the time). The car has been running just over 190F in the Florida sun. What is the 'safe top temp' for the 'A'. I am not boiling over, but the temp climbs to just over 200F in traffic stop and go. I am thinking...