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I have a model A generator that won't charge, but will run as a motor on the bench. I suspect that the generator does not have enough residual magnetism to start the charging process. If lack of residual magnetism is the problem, how is it corrected? If residual magnetism is not the problem...

A friend had a stuck engine that we were able to free up with a 50-50 mixture of ATF and acetone. The engine will continue to be stored for some time.Will leaving the acetone /ATF mixture in the engine cause problems or should it be cranked out of the engine and the oil changed? donQ

The reproduction 35/36 tail lights from Vintique have a SS housing painted black. (they're non- magnetic.) This is so they can use the same housings for 33/34 and 35/36, but just paint the ones for 35/36. Were the original 35/36 tail light housings made of SS or of conventional steel. don Q

I understand that the angle between the cylinder banks on a V-12 is 75 degrees. How do they get even firing of the cylinders with this arrangement? Do they have 2 plane crankshaft? Donq

Do you have to install an oil slinger kit to make on outside oiler work well? donQ

My 26 model T has wheels that are light yellow in color. Was this any kind of original color for the wheels or did someone in the past paint them yellow? If this is an original color for the wheels, what is the color called or formula? I'd like to repaint them and get the right color. donQ

I have a set of 33/34 pick up fenders. Would these fit on a 32 passenger car? They look similar. Donq

I was checking a number of model A generators. First I checked to see if they would run as a motor. All but one ran clockwise when facing the pulley. This one ran CCW. I then used my motor fixture to see if they would generate. Most charged at 3-4 amps and the voltage at the battery...

My shut off valve was leaking a bit, and I have some new packing. I notice that Bratton's has some sort of lube to put on the packing. I don't have this. What kind of lube would work? I've heard that graphite might be a good choice.Thanks, donQ

The change from the oval speedometer to the round one occurred in 1930. Is there an estimated date or serial number when this change was cut in? donQ

There are two spare tire carriers used on the 35 Fords. The Green Book lists 48-1433 A for the sedans and this has a flat mounting surface. I didn't find a listing in the Green Book for the carrier used on coupes. roadsters, etc. that has a concave mounting surface to conform to the body...

Is replacing a 35 steering wheel with a Banjo type steering wheel, used on 37/39 Fords, a simple removal of the old one and installation of the banjo wheel? If not what other changes need to be made? thanks, donQ

A 9/02/2014 post was made regarding bench testing a coil . Tom Wesenberg made a reply suggesting placing a condenser across the coil terminals, then connecting a battery to one terminal, and simulate opening and closing of the points by momentarily touching a wire from the other battery...

Is there a way to determine the approximate build date of a 1960s Ford from the serial number? I have a 64 Galaxie convertible and was curious as when in the model year it might have been built. The VIN number is 4A65X194943. thanks, donQ

I have a generator that runs well as a motor on the bench, but when installed in a car and polarized, it will not charge. I measure the voltage at the generator output terminal so the cut out is not a factor. I was told that the problem is that the generator has no residual magnetism and...

How do you replace the back up light switch on a 64 Ford Galaxie 500XL with automatic transmission? The shifter is one the console. donQ

The 40 Ford dash instruments have a glass cover and face panel. There is a gasket located next to the glass. Is this gasket between the instruments and the glass or between the glass and the face panel (01A-7004401-B)? donQ

I have a locked up steering column in a 40 Ford. I'll probably have to remove the lock mechanism and then somehow free up the locked steering column. There are two screws on the bottom of the lock housing. One is immediately under the key barrel. Once I remove that how do I get the lock...

To polarize a generator that uses an external regulator, you momentarily disconnect the field wire at the regulator and touch it to the battery terminal. Do you lift the third brush and then touch that to a battery source to polarize the Model A generator, or some other procedure? The model A...

I'm putting new door headers on my 29 pickup and the cab corner panels are nailed to it. I'm not sure what the nails are. It looks like a #2 common nail would be about right. They are ~7/8 inch long and have a flat head. Would this work OK or did the original have a stronger crown head of...