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Would a longer fill pipe cause the engine to not vent properly? Is there any reason that this wouldn't work. I don't want to install a cap with the vent hose that runs under the car. I don"t want the oil vapor under the car making a mess. thank you Don '

One of the little nuts that holds the dash panel is stripped. Any ideas on a fix? Should I go to a 12x24 machine screw? I think the orginal is a 10x32.

I'm looking forward to installing my stipe shocks, they shipped them today. I've had them on order for quite a while.:)

Is there a difference between car and truck numbers on model a plates?

I have a mallory dist. in the car now and it runs great. I bought a new distributor with the modern plates , upper and wireless lower. The mallory has one wire from the coil to the external condenser. the new distributor has a hole that is threaded and I think takes a plunger type end. Can I buy...

If I buy a new distributor modern style points and condenser are they readily available from auto parts stores, If so what is the part number or what vehicle ran these, or do I have to buy them from a vender?

I want to change the current distributor from a Mallory with a conventional cap and wires to the original cap and wire type. I was wondering what you guys would recommend. I would like the modern style points and condenser. My car is 12v. Will the distributors in the catalogs work with 12v? The...

I want to thank everyone who contributed to the wobble issue. I want to especially thank Marshall V Daut for his time in helping me and my car. He was in contact with me and gave his expertise in solving this. The first thing I did was get rid of the rubber ball and install the original kit...

Does the washer go on the top of the ball or the bottom of the ball on the radius rod ball? also should the top ball cup fit flat against the bell housing? I took off the rubber ball and going to install the original kit.

I'm getting a death wobble and I'm going to take out the tie rod and drag link, and anything else that is suspicious feeling. My question is can I get the tie rod out without pulling brakes and backing plates. I guess I will find out but maybe one of you has a way of doing it. I don't want to...

I changed the float valve, and put in one of the flexible tip ones and it leaked. I took it apart and checked for metal in the valve and reinstalled it. It still leaked. I I installed a new (old style) and no leaks. Has anyone else had a bad experience with this type of valve?

On another thread people are talking about a Ricks Pack, what is this, I'm just curious, thank you

This is an elementary question, please don't laugh. How do you guys fill the rear-end with gear oil? The fill plug points a little down and I tried a flexible funnel, but trying to get it to flow down hill is difficult where it goes into the fill hole. Maybe a rose gun would work?

I have a ya 11a mallory and I'm having a hard time trying to find a cap for it. The car is 12v. Will a stock distributor run on 12v. I'm thinking about changing the distributor, but the ones listed in most of the parts catalogs don't say if they're 12v compatible. thank you, Don

I want to install a temp gauge in my 29 Tudor. I want to install the probe pipe in the top radiator hose. What size pipe do I buy Is the 38mm the right one? Thank you. Don

I'm trying to install the switch, and my problem is the shaft you tighten with the brass nuts isn't long enough, so how do you guys do it? Thank you. Don

I posted the question about the disconnect switch on the wrong forum, I'm sorry I wanted it on the Model A forum. Thank you Don

I have been reading how you guys have been installing the disconnect switch, and my question is the shaft you tighten with the brass nuts is not long enough to go through the cross member and floor board. So how have you guys been doing it? I would prefer to have the switch in the car. Thank...

If there is someone that has, or uses an enclosed car trailer could you tell me what size you used or have, and the manufacturer of the trailer. I have a 29 Tudor. Thank you

When reinstalling the oil pan how do you keep the oil pump up in position the engine is still in the car, or will it stay up on its own? Thank you