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Google says: YES, How to Use It: Mixture ratio: Add 4 ounces of Marvel Mystery Oil for every 10 gallons of fuel. Application: Pour it directly into your gas tank before storing the vehicle or equipment So this year, not having any fuel stabilizer to use, and having MMO on the shelf, I asked...

When "motoring" a Model a generator, how fast should it turn and in what direction? I replaced the field coils in the generator and now it doesn't charge.

Anyone using locking nuts on main bearings? I had the pan off to work on the rear main and decided to use locking nuts instead of struggling w/installing cotter pins after getting the 80 ft-lbs set. I used the all metal nuts, not nylock type. Similar to this.

Anyone know what would be the output (spark) voltage of a stock Model a coil? TIA

Some new oils are labeled as "high mileage". Are high mileage oils for engines (cars) that have high miles on them? Or for leaving in for extended high mileage?

Here's a picture of one of my grandfathers, my dad's father, he passed away in 1929, 11 years before I was born. Here's hoping others have pictures of their Grandfathers to add to this thread.

Would modern "no lead" plumbing solder work for babbit bearing repairs? Can't find new babbit locally.

Were the original crankshafts cast or forged?

Should the "wobble wheel" on the end of the armature shaft have grease on it, where it conacts the dimple of the diaphram?

Are the spindle and king pin at 90° angle? Or?

Has anyone tried this stuff? If so, how good is it? I just had 2 small cans given to me to try out.

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I decided to make a crows foot socket to use on the "under the distributor" head nut. I selected an 11/16" combination wrench and a mid-sized 3/8" drive socket. My original intent was to weld the socket on the wrench near the "box" end and then cut off the rest of the wrench. Thinking about it...

What year did Ford move the front radius rod ball socket to the frame? On the Model T it was on the oil pan, on the Model A it was on the flywheel housing. Where was it on the Model B (1932 4 cyl)? Model 18 (1932 V-8)?

(Originally posted by 700rpm): "Go slowly for a more harmonious outcome." ~Old Sioux saying "Slow down and get finished sooner" old Mexican saying "When love is good it's wonderful, when it's bad it's still pretty good" old Eskimo saying

Let's hear of the catchy signs you remember seeing, "back in the day". I'll start w/one I remember seeing in the old barber shop/pool room, "No swearing, especially when children are around"

Would it be worthwhile to use anti-seize on all the threads when working on a Zenith carb?

Anyone ever use these? Pros? Cons? Maybe a different style of self locking nut? Working on the rear main right now and thinking about using self locking nuts as it would save the aggravation of trying to line up and insert the cotter pins.

I've always thought that it is a Model T fender, but the fellow that purchased all my Model T parts didn't take it, saying that it's Model A. I still think that it's Model T. Opinions? Maybe it's not even Ford? TIA, Ken

Anyone recognize this logo? I haven't been able to decipher it. STE? GTE? Or? One of my hobbies is collecting flatware w/logos; airlines, hotels, restaurants, etc. I have roughly about 150 pieces, I usually get them at thrift stores for 10 or 25 cents. Still looking for one with Ford on it...