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What was the reason for a screen in the fuel tank filler neck on the Model A? The service bulletins on page 311 say the screen is not a strainer but a fire preventative device. How does the screen prevent a fire if fuel vapor can escape thru the strainer? Did it stop static electricity when the...

I am looking at buying a complete core EAC engine for a project. The engine is a take out from a 1952 f-1 with a heavy duty 4 speed bolted to it. It is complete from fan to u-joint with merc carb. dist. starter, fuel pump, exhaust manifolds ect. Engine is not locked up it turns by hand. What...

I have a question on how to adjust pinion backlash between the ring gear and pinion... do you INCREASE or DECREASE the driver side or passenger side gaskets to move the ring gear closer to pinion to reduce the amount backlash in the gears? I have read conflicting methods, some say driver and...

Anyone every removed a stuck Holley 94 brass pump discharge valve, it sits below the pump discharge nozzle? Tearing down this carb for a rebuild and the brass valve is stuck in the well. I tried using compressed air and PB Blaster lube to no avail. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatley...

Can anyone tell me what type of material Ford used on the radius part of the top bows? It appears to be fibrous material almost like leather. What can be used as a replacement material? Thank you.

I am in the process of assembling a Zenith carburetor that uses a removable brass seat and I need to know if a fiber gasket is used under the brass seat. I have read some rebuild articles and most say NOT to use a gasket but another well respected author says to use a fiber gasket. What is the...

Anyone know of a source for the nails and sockets to install the door panels on a 1928 -29 phaeton?

Does anyone have pictures or advice on installing front lap belts in a phaeton? Where is the best place to mount the belts? The rear sub frame under the back portion of the seat is not acessable because the seat riser covers and it has a stepped ledge in the way. Thinking about drilling and...

Looking for a complete set of Phaeton top irons for a 1928-29 Phaeton.

Any one know if the top irons for a 1928-29 are the same as 1930-31? I have a set of top irons and bows for my 1929 phaeton that i purchased years ago but the front bow above the windshield seems too wide for my car. Starting to think that the bows might be for a 30-31 phaeton instead of 28-29...

I have a 59A in the machine shop that has its main cap studs and nuts missing. I'm curious on your thoughts on using bolts instead of studs with nuts. Speedway sells ARP main cap bolts and washers for a reasonable price. Ford used bolts on the 8BA but im not sure if it would be safe to do the...

Anyone have recomendation for how to attach the front door seals to a 40 tudor sedan. Are they glued in place or double side tape? I have a set of Dennis Carpenter door seals part #81A-7020456-PR. Thank You.

Any one have any recomendations for window channel, felt, rubber vent window kits. Are STEELE RUBBER PRODUCTS, DRAKE, DENNIS CARPENTER products all the same or is one of better quality? I will be purchasing the kits for my 40 2 door sedan and would like to know your experiance or who I should...

Can anyone shed a little light on the use of the Bosch blue coil #00012 which is intended for use on a 4 or 6 cyl. engine. I read in some old posts that Bubbas ignition recomends this blue coil with a pertronix conversion and 12 volts. My guestion is, will this coil be OK even though the...

Can a PCV valve have any negative effect on the load o matic distributor on a 8BA. Could the ported vacuum signal to the distribulor be diminished using a PCV connected to the wiper port on the intake? Any thoughts, Thank you.

Putting to gether my 255 Merc. and wanted to know any opinions on reusing the old PAL nuts on the rods. thank you in advance.

I am fitting piston rings on a 255 Merc. and i am using a old set of rings fro Egge. This is just a box of loose rings with no instructions. What ring is for top and 2nd groove? One ring has NO dot and a INSIDE groove and the other has NO dot but a out side groove. Any help would be appreciated...

Has anyone ever encounterd a situation with too much piston ring end gap? Im in the process of re-ringing a 255 Merc that has a.030 overbore. The cylinder has been honed and now 3.217. I am attempting to use a NOS set of Sealed Power iron rings that are .030 over and i am getting .032 on the...

Wanted, Running flathead engine. looking for a 24 stud 221,59A or a 8BA engine in running condition.

Does anybody have a source for leaking wheel cylinders that are all coming out of CHINA. My two cars... 40 ford and model A converted to the 40 lockheed style brakes all leak after a period of time. This is so frustrating, i have tried all the tricks and tips to make these wheel cylinders...