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I just installed a newly rebuilt engine from a reputable builder that you all know. I won't mention their name as I wish them no ill will. I started it for the first time today and drove it 4 miles. I have 2 issues that I want your help on 1. After returning home and looking things over I notice...

Barner's, I am wondering what is the most practical way to replace the throw out bearing on the slider. Transmission is out, so access is not the question. I understand these are "press fit," so the question is how do you remove the old one and install the new one? Hydraulic press for install...

In preparation for a Mitchell overdrive I removed the torque tube from the banjo and the drive shaft with pinion gear and double cup bearing just fell out of the banjo housing. I'm pretty certain that is not supposed to happen! There is some scoring where it appears the double cup bearing was...

Hey fellas. I was wondering a couple of things about installing front spring perches in the axle. 1) Is a press required to install perches in the axle? If so, with the shape of the perch, how is that done? Meaning, where do press? 2) Vendors sell either the perches with steel bushings already...

I am trying to determine the differential gear ratio and need a little help. My engine and transmission are removed and I was wondering how I could calculate the ratio by watching the driveshaft turn in comparison to the rear tires. I was assuming that I could watch the shaft turn 2 complete...

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1939 Ford Pickup 85 H.P. numbers matching engine/frame. Very original, mostly stock pickup. I have owned it for 2 years and purchased it from whom I believe is the second owner. He purchased it in the 1970’s from a local farmer and only used it in parades and local rides. It has been...

'39 mostly stock pickup. It had a 12V conversion before I bought it. Has started fine since I have owned it (2 yrs) but now won't start. Has a brand new battery. Leads are clean. Starter seems to be turning, but not engaging flywheel. I removed starter and checked Bendix. Rear bolt gone out of...

First time posting on this side of FB as I am a Model A guy. I picked up this pretty nice stock '39 pickup a little over a year ago and just got it back on the road. Test drive #2 and the metal fan blew apart and really caused some ugly damage. I've heard of this happening in Model A's, so...

I was hoping to get a few opinions regarding my very loose clutch/brake shaft. This was a car I recently purchased and noticed the shaft has up to 3/8" end play in all directions. I know that I will need to replace it, but I was wondering what you all thought might be the cause of it. Loose pin...

Do any of you have photos of the wood in your A-400? I need photos so that I know what parts to order or recreate. None of the vendors have diagrams/photos. "ClassicWood" has sent me a couple of parts list's, but that's all I can get. Anyone have anything that might help? Thanks!

I just reinstalled my engine after the replacing pressure plate and clutch disc. Now my transmission seems to be stuck. The gear shift lever will move but the R,1,2,3 pattern is not there. There is no neutral position. The only way to disengage the engine is with the clutch pedal pushed in and...

I need some suggestions FB's. I had to remove, stitch and reinstall my low miles engine recently. A new problem that developed after my install is a vibration that occurs from about 37-43 mph. That was my former "sweet spot". Please help me trouble-shoot what I might have done wrong. While...

I have a slant window 4-door with all the top wood in need of replacement. Can all of the wood be replaced with the cowl/firewall section attached to the rest of the body, or does it need to be cut and removed? I restored a straight window fordor, including all the wood, and am wondering how...

I have had a reoccurring problem of spray coming under the radiator cap and decorating my hood. It occurs on longer pulls (up a hill) regardless of environmental ambient temperature. It does not occur with increased rpm. I have a moto-meter that works (tested it), and it indicates that my engine...

I have 1,100 miles on my newly restored A. The engine was rebuilt by a professional builder but a crack in the front of the block has appeared. I am guessing that it was not magnafluxed. I have it in a climate conditioned shop. The crack is up and under the portion of the block that is the...

If I run my GAV any less than 1/2 a turn open, my car stalls when coming to a stop. Then it idles bad (too rich) until I close it. So, every time I come to a stop, I have to mess with the GAV. Do you think the float is incorrectly set? Other suggestions?

Finished this '30 Fordor about a month ago after a 5 yr. ground-up restore and couldn't resist a snow pic. Its not a great photo, but it looks beautiful to me! :D It sure didn't like getting back up the hill to its home in my shop! I am thankful I still have a son at home to serve as "pusher".

Should my newly installed signal stat 900 red "pilot light" always be lit, even when the ignition is off? It sure doesn't seem right that I have to pull the fuse in order to get it to go off. What do you guys think the problem is, how did I err in my wiring? thx. I should add that it is a...

I am wondering how I can weld/solder my new light switch to my bezel. It is the original bezel but a new switch. This is the all-in-one light, not switch on the post. Anyone ever done this kind of repair or have ideas? Thanks!