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Anyone have a recommendation for a good quality 6 volt battery charger? And a good quality trickle charger? Thanks in advance Smurph

My 1929 engine has developed a disturbing noise which I can best describe as a rattle, or a “clack, clack, clack” (not a clank). The noise usually does not occur at idle, but appears once revs increase (maybe 1500 rpm) and then will usually , but not always, stop as rpm’s increase above 2000(?)...

I need some help from the FordBarn experts. My 1929 “A” has developed an engine knock. At idle I can hear a steady tapping of the valves which sound normal. But, there is also a steady knocking sound at idle, which stops as revs increase to 800-900rpm, and then resumes again as revs increase...

All of a sudden: 1) engine makes a "tap tap tap" noise when under acceleration, but not at idle or at speed-- only under acceleration; 2) on deceleration there are frequent backfires. I assumed a points or timing problem and replaced points, retimed engine. No change. I adjusted the carburetor...

I would like to replace the bonded brake linings with woven linings. Are there differences in the quality of the woven linings that various vendors sell? Can anyone recommend a vendor that has the best linings? Also, who sells brake shoes? In the MAC's catalog they sell the woven linings...

I purchased the restored car 2 years ago. From the outset the car didn't stop well. At slow speed I can lock the brakes. At 40-45 or going downhill they don't grab well at all. I owned a Model A for 22 years and am used to mechanical brakes. I have them adjusted properly. Removing the drums...

I'm looking for help ID'ing an Alemite grease gun and a spark plug/ head nut wrench. Been searching the forum with no results. The Alemite grease gun is Model 6550. Lots of script on the barrel as follows: ALEMITE Reg US Pat Off HYDRAULIC GUN MODEL 6550 (Next are 5 patent #'s) ( Next are...

I'm puzzled (as usual)! 12 Volt battery with voltage regulator. Battery is draining down over time. Needed to recharge Sunday. At startup and idle with battery fully charged, ammeter will not show charging as engine is revved up, but will show discharge with head or brake lights on. With...

I have a '35 Cabriolet converted to 12 Volt with a voltage regulator. Have not been getting a positive ammeter reading while running. Started up today and after a short ride and short rest tried to start again and battery was dead. I think the generator is not producing any output and so...

I have a 1929 Standard Coupe, engine # *A2127872* which was made on August 13, 1929. The firewall has a date stamp of August 6, 1929. The generator band is stamped 8J for August 1929 and the generator armature has two stamps : 7J for July 1929, and 829, presumably for August 1929. I have never...

I've been on the forum recently with a string of woes trying to track down a short . I think I've done that now (seems to be in the pop out switch or armored cable). However after replacing and rewiring the behind the dash wires, the ammeter is reading a charge when it should be showing a...

I'm out at sea when it comes to the electrics. Here's what happened: 1) Lost the only key to my ' 29 Standard Coupe; 2) Pulled repro pop out switch free from dash to look for key numbers; 3) Got a replacement key; 4) Replacement key works but is not smooth as the original-- have to jiggle it to...

I'm told by a MAFCA / MARC judge that the heater on my '29 Standard Coupe is "of the period" but have no idea who the manufacturer was. I've searched around and come up with nothing close. The heater works really well -almost too well- it gets hot when left fully open! It is simplicity itself...

I recently purchased a restored '35 Ford Cabriolet. It has dual exhausts with Red's Headers and Smithy mufflers. Other than this modification it is all stock. To accommodate the driver's side exhaust, the restorer moved the battery to the floor of the rumble seat area and ran the exhaust pipe...

Four 1935 Ford Stainless Steel repro hubcaps for sale. SOLD

I have a well running OD C2 or C3 wiper motor but the mounting tabs have broken off the base. So I'm looking to find an original replacement. I'm aware of Brattons and Snyders offerings. Anyone out there have one for sale? Please send me a PM if so. Thanks in advance. Smurph

I don't have a key for the locking hubcap for my'35 Cabriolet. Can anyone tell me if the hubcap key blank is the same as: 1) the ignition; 2) the doors; or 3) the trunk/rumble seat door? Or is it entirely different from the above? Is there a key code that goes along with the blank to facilitate...

I'm kicking myself for having lost the key to my '29 Standard Coupe. I have what I believe to be an original pop out switch. Does anyone know if there is a way to remove the lock cylinder without removing the entire armored cable from the distributor ? Thanks in advance for any advice you may...

Visited the Elliott Museum in Stuart yesterday. I highly recommend a visit for those in the area. Very nice collection of cars with lots of A's (40 or so) and other makes. Extra added attractions are a nice selection of old wooden lake boats-- most Chris Crafts. Great exhibition of baseball...

I saw a recent post suggesting using EvapoRust to clean the radiator. I'm a big fan of the product and it sounds like a good idea . It's very effective in removing rust, dissolves the rust into the liquid so there shouldn't 't be much flaking, and it's ecologically safe. Anyone have any...