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My A is running on 3 cylinders. Checked the spark to each plug and nothing at number 4. Swapped plug wires - no change Put in spare rotor - no change Installed spare cap - no change I'm stumped. Any and all suggestions would be welcome. Thanks Steve

I'm about to change my transmission fluid. I haven't done that since I bought the car last year. It may not need to be changed but it leaks past the threads of the drain plug. That makes me suspicious that what's in there is due for a change or the wrong viscosity. I was reading repro of the...

I'm a Model A owner but after helping a friend with his Model T I think I'm infected. I'd love to build a Speedster. I found what looks like a good 1924 Model T chassis. It is very complete; 21" wheels, engine, ******, brake rods, fender supports, etc. The engine may have been rebuilt. It turns...

I recently reset my timing and adjusted the carb to get the idle right. I've been noticing a "pop" or two when I push in the clutch. It's not a backfire just a "pop". I think it may be coming from the carb but I've been driving with the top down so I can be sure. My engine is a low mililage...

Just thinking about laying the Model A up for the worst part of the winter. I was planing to leave the battery in the car and hook up a storage charger to it. My storage charger has both 12V and 6V settings. Good or bad idea? Should I remove the fuse? Thanks Steve

Not all model A but a pretty cool antique auto event anyway. Last I heard 120 cars were registered. Got the Cab all polished up...just in case it get's on TV ;) From the event announcement: To mark the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the bridge over the Connecticut River between Old...

Does anyone have Buddy Frasier's contact information? I need to have some window frames made up. Thanks Steve

Now that my steering box is sorted out, the last part of the restoration of my '31 Cab is the windows. The previous owner did not have anything but the regulators and the channels that fit in the front of the door. I need to start gathering the parts but I really don't even know what I'm...

Found this AA today. I was wondering if you would recommend Ortho or Round-up for the first step of this restoration :D

I bit the bullet and pulled the steering box from my '31 Cabriolet to chase down the steering play. Everything looked pretty good except that there is a noticeable amount of play between the sector shaft and the sector housing. It looks like a new housing with needle bearings but it's not clear...

I have about 6" of play in my steering wheel which makes the car tricky to steer. I have done the steering box adjustments as per Les Andrews with the exception that the box was in the car when I did that. The box was leaking when I bought the car so I'm worried that it may have been used with...

...and before you say it.... no my wife wasn't with me! When I turn the wheel hard when the car is stopped, I hear a groaning noise that sounds - and feels - like it's coming from the steering column. No noise during normal driving. Any ideas? Steve

I'm about to install the rumble step of the fender of my 68-C. To my eye it looks like the step should be lined up with the center-line of the wheel and about 4.5 inches from the rear quarter panel to the center of the bolt hole. I would appreciate it if you guys could let me know if that's...

I've noticed that some of the soft covers for the spare tire fit tight and some are wrinkled. Is there any product that fits better than others? Does the brand of tire have something to do with it? Thanks for your help.

Hello everyone. New to the Ford Barn. After a long and careful search I am now the proud owner of a 1931 Slant Windshield Cabriolet. I am new to Model A's but the slant windshield cab was my absolute favorite model and I found a fantastic car. All the heavy lifting for the restoration was...