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In my 32 I am using a 1949 Mercury pressure plate. I just swapped out the 1939 transmission for a fresh 1932 transmission. Both transmissions had the same 1932 clutch arm. I replaced the original 49 Mercury pressure plate with a new one that was supposed to have come from Fort Wayne clutch...

Has anyone else had a new speedometer drive wear out right away? This is a 18 tooth drive, I bought it as a complete unit from a reputable supplier. Car is a new build, late 1932 torque tube. Is there something wrong in my setup or is this a repo parts problem. It worked very well at first...

Hi, I am just confirming that nothing is bent. In a 1932 V8 car how far does the accelerator sit from the floor in the at rest state? Another way of looking at this is how much travel does the pedal have before it touches the wood floor board. Thank you

Hi, Does anyone have the original bolt and spring lengths for the mounting of the radiator to the frame. Thank you

I read some old threads that the reproduction cables have the wrong springs. Is anyone selling the correct cable now? Thank you

Hi, The ignition switch pin is broken off flush in my 32 column drop. Any tricks for removing it? The replacement looks knurled, but can it be removed by twisting, or does it need to be pulled straight out? Was thinking of drilling it out, but worry about making the hole oversized. Thanks

I need a good original 1932 shell, I have a good insert, but will also buy with an insert. This is one of the last pieces I need to complete my car. Thank you

When I tighten up the lower cap I can see that the rubber distorts. Does the wishbone pivot inside the ball or does the rubber ball move? Thank you

The holes on my frame seem to be oversized, should they be 7/16? Thanks

Hi, I cleaned up the NOS torque tube race I purchased and it has lots of pitting. My original has wear groves where the bearing cage rides. Which on is better to use or should I find a better one? This is a late 32 tube with no center bearing.

Should the metal inner be flush to the rubber side that goes against the transmission? This is an original rubber, maybe it has swelled up? It seems like it needs to be so that the rear bearing is held in place. Thanks

I am just about done my first rebuild of a 39 transmission. I know the front and rear bearings are lubricated by gear oil splash. Do you grease them so they are not dry on the first start up? I put gear oil on them that is slowly running off. I still have lots of things to complete before I...

The snap ring that holds the bearing on the main shaft is really fighting me on the install. I am using a new ring from Van Pelt and the USA made Lisle snap ring pliers. Mac’s book says to get one end in and then tap the other end in with a punch. This results in the other end popping out...

I was just about to start reassembling my transmission when I noticed this crack or casting flaw. Should I use it or move on to another case? I have another one I can clean up. Thanks

Hi, Just putting 1940 brakes on my 1934 Ford Banjo. I noticed the adjustment cam bolt and the spring hanger are very close. I can’t fit my normal 11/16 open end wrench in behind the spring hanger. If you have this setup are you grinding down a wrench to fit or do you have another trick to...

Hi, How do you assess the condition of the roller bearings when you are inspecting them. I know that pitting and galled bearings are junk. I have read lots of complaints about the new bearings that are available and I have lots of used originals to pick from. I plan on replacing the main...

No broken teeth, but it is worn. Unfortunately it is the best of three transmissions I took apart.

Hi, Can this gear be used with the 1940 a later shafts and cluster?

Hi, Are these detents OK for wear? If not, who has the best replacements? I also watched a video where they rebuilt a model A top and added washers inside the detents to increase the spring pressure. Is this a good idea? Thanks

Trying to finish the installation of my front fenders, hood shelves and front apron. My fenders are original, it looks like there may have been cage nuts on them originally? How do these parts all fit together. I have repro hood shelves that aren’t helping things fit. Thanks