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The other night as I was leaving a car show cruise, I forgot to turn on the fuel valve. I did remember to turn on the fuel pump. As the engine started to sputter, I remembered the fuel shut off, and turned it on. A few miles down the road I smelled gas. I looked down at the firewall area, and I...

I would like to know the average core charge for rebuilt shocks. I have 4 really nice shocks, arms, links, and all bolts, that a guy I know wants to buy from me. I know what new shocks are worth, and I figure that these should be worth at least the core charges.

Does anyone know of a good shop or mechanic near Howell Mich. that might be willing to work on my "A"? My health prevents me from doing much more than light "tinkering", with my old cars. I also just downsized into a Condo with only a 2 car garage. The car runs great, it just leaks oil like...

Last week I drove my "A" about 80 miles. I was thinking it is finally becoming a reliable car. Sunday it was running great,and shifting like it should, when I parked it in the garage. Last night I backed out of the garage, shifted into first, and took off for a local cruise night. When I tried...

I had trouble starting the threads on a new Champion W18 plug,in my Simmons head. I am always careful to make sure they go in with fingers only,before torqueing. After inspecting the threads in the #4 hole,I found them about 50% gone. Is there a repair kit for the large size plugs? I would like...

I decided to check the oil in my 29 Gemmer steering gear yesterday. I was surprised to find a black grease,instead of 600 weight oil. Is this a common thing,or a poor fix for another problem?

These mod's were made,in the interest of reliving my youth. Except for one hole in the dash,no original Ford parts were altered. The car I had in 1961,came with push button,relay start,therefore the nessary hole in the dash rail. It is now running the way I remember it. More power,smoother...

I have been chasing this problem for several days with no luck. I started with a good running touring engine. The first Mod I made was the Stromberg 97 on an Ansen Manifold. It ran very well,except uphill on half a tank. Next I installed a 6Volt electric pump and pressure regulator. While I was...

Yesterday I made a 20 mile trip to test my cooling system in 92 degree heat. On the way to the afternoon cruise I kept the speed at 45 mph. The Moto meter stayed right at the summer indicater line. On the way home the temp was also staying steady,until I tried to bump the speed up to 50 mph. The...

I found out my oil fill tube is very loose in the block and leaks oil. I tried sealing it with Permatex #2. That did not work. Are there better fill tubes available? Is there supposed to be baffles in the tube? What is the best fix for this problem?

I just received my "Rear Main Janitor" from Mac's. I thought it was a simple clip on. I can not find any bolts that this will fit on. What am I missing? No instructions were included.

My wife and I watched Pickers very intently last night. We were anxious to see how my 29 buy,compared to theirs. I feel Frank got an eceptionally good deal. I do not agree with his so called expert friend,on the value of the car. My price would have been closer to 9K not running,and 10-11...

I bought my model A with the idea to take it to Florida and leave it at our house down there. Well,after working on it all summer,I am giving up that idea. My wife and I feel the car is just too unreliable for that. It seams every time I take the car out something breaks or quits working,and it...

I am starting on my turn signal installation project. I am using the plans written by George DeAngelis,in the July 1962 MARC News. These are the same plans I followed when I was a teenager. I know George,he lives near me. Any way I want to use these same plans,but the replacement dual contact...

In the last few days,I read a post about rear wheel bearings,and quality,or lack of it. The post stated that you can not buy a new rear wheel bearing today that is built to Henrys standards. All of the new ones,have soft metal in the end plates,and you should check them with a file. If they...

I am installing hydraulic brakes on my 29 coupe,and I may have found a problem with my hand brake. On the bottom of the handle below the pivot point,there are two holes. One has the cleves,and the pawl attached with the same cleves pin. The other hole is unused. Shouldn't the cleves be on the...

Today while installing hydraulic brakes,I took off the top of the trans,to have a look. I was surprised to find the trans empty of oil. When I pulled the drain plug only two table spoons came out. This may have been why I was hving a harder time shifting than normal. What came out looked like...

Last week the speedometer started making a "clink-clink-clink"sound then stopped working. I ordered a new cable,and installed it. I noticed the speedo input turned a little hard so I lubed it with a little lock oil. The cable was broken down near the drive gear. When everything was back...

Last week the battery went dead after I forgot to shut off the master disconnect switch. I then noticed that when I shut off the engine,the Amp meter shows full discharge. If if I shut off the master switch,then turn it back on,the AMP meter shows 0. Also the AMP meter shows a normal 10 AMP...

I am looking for a Mallory distributor for my A. I find a few of the old style,with the cap,that has the wires coming out,without boots. They look like a tuna can,and no towers. Is there anyone selling replacement caps,or are they orphens?