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We are going to remove my model A engine in a 29 coupe and replace it with a model B engine with head and pan on. Is there anything we need to know in doing this exchange of engines? Will the B engine bolt right up? Thanks for your help, Bill

The engine is my 29 couple is on it's last legs and I'am not far behind it. I put the rebuilt in in 1970 and it's been a dandy engine, but it's about ready to give out. Cracked main bearings are just the beginning. I still drive it almost daily to the post office and store but would like to find...

Looking for a good running model A engine in N.cal, S.Oregon area to replace my tired one. Thanks, Bill ph.707-937-4007

When removing a shim from between the block and rear crank cap a part of the babit fell out of the cap. How do we repair this? Sure appreciate your help.

I read in Jim Schild's "Restore's Model A Shop Manual" proper torque for mains is 50 and rods is 35 I've been told mains should be 80 and rods 50 What is the correct torque? We are just removing some shims. Thanks

Does anyone rebuilt model X carburetors? I have one that I would like to have rebuilt. Thanks.

It's been taking a long time to warm my engine up and we live in a mild climate. Have to continually use the choke for the first 2-3 minutes to keep it going and then after 4-5 minutes it runs fine. I suspect a cracked intake manifold but can't find it. So far I have put new copper manifold...

Need a good running engine A or B. short or long block. Hopefully located in Norther Cal. or Southern Ore. Thanks.

I would like to ship a model A cylinder head to my brother about 350 miles away. Could someone give me an idea on how to crate it and what's the best way to ship it. I'am in Calif. he's in Oregon. Thanks for your advice, Bill

Does anyone know if there is a problem running an A head on a B block? Thank you for your thoughts.

Where should I begin? Thank you.

Any idea how many Model A roadster pick-up's were made in 1931? Thanks for your answer.

Did Ford make 1930-31 Roadster pick-up's ? Thanks for the answer,

I'm thinking of rebuilding a model A transmission. Never done it before. Respond to books better than videos. Any advice would sure be appreciated. Thanks.

Where can a reliable rebuilt standard model A transmission be purchased? One that does not need to be replaced in 2500 miles. Thanks, Bill

I sure find the current photograph on the mafca web site outstanding. For me it has captured the relationship between the gentleman and his model A. I can feel they both know each other very well and sense they have spent a lot of quality time together. That's just my take. Thanks for the fine...

I know the the front fitting is for regular grease but do you insert water pump grease in the back fitting? I forget. Thanks in advance, Blll

I came across a bag of unused Champion C-4 spark plugs at a yard sale a while back. It was an estate sale and the owner had owned a Ford garage for many years. Could these plugs be used in a Model A engine or are they fishing sinkers? Thanks for your thought, Bill

I'am looking for 3 years of the Restorer Magazines. They are 1962, 63, and 64 issues. I have lots of extra issues of other years if you are interested. Thanks, Bill

Just read an article in the March, April 1964, volume 8-issue 6 of The Restorer written by Patricia Flink. It's an amazing tale of her trip across country and back with her friend Carolyn in a 28 coupe she restored. Was wondering if she is still around and driving a Model A. Well worth the read...