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What was the thickness of the Rod and Main bearing shims on the A& B engines when they were new? I think we should use that as a guide when pouring new bearings

Whats the best way to clean lime scale from a radiator? Will the Vinegar treatment work or is that just for rust? It's an original 29 Round tube rad that doesn't leak so anything is worth a try John Cochran

A friend has a 29 Sport Coupe , noticed what seemed like clutch judder ,He looked under the car and found the 2 bolts that connect the engine mount to the Flywheel housing had there heads broken off. This is a new one on me even after 45 years of Model A 's ownership. I told him to have a good...

I have a friend who has a 28 Model A Tudor Sedan from Canada. He needs some Robertson Screws as some are missing Does anyone sell them?

I have recently bought a 80 B Leather back sedan. I have ordered a roof covering Kit From Classtique in Minn. Who are highly thought of by many on this site. Unfortunately they do not have a pattern for the Visor cover , mine is missing Does anyone on this site have a visor cover for a 60B...

I have recently bought a 1929 60B leather back and need to replace the roof material I would like to know if the visor was covered with top material on this body style originally? or was it painted like the 30-31 Fordors? Thanks in advance John Cochran

I need a roof kit for a 1929 60 B Leather back I know Lebarron Bonney and Cartouche make them , but there is another company recommended on here , I forgot their name. anyone? Thanks John Cochran

Does anyone sell a floor mat for a 29 Fordor Sedan ? I have checked with Bratton's , Snyders, and lebarron Bonney they don't list one Or is it best to cut down a Tudor sedan mat Thanks John Cochran

Got my starter Jammed on the ring gear in the Pickup . I guess the 12 Volts I have been putting thru it is trying to pull the ring gear off !!! Engine locked up tight, I Have removed bolts on starter but can't move that either!!! any Tips???? to free it off Thanks in advance...

It will soon be Spring time in the UK so thought it was about time to tune up the old pickup. I bought one of the Petronix flame thrower coils and it really made a difference sounded like a different engine. I went for a little drive and was well impressed I think it was Purdy who gave the...

Merry Christmas to the Barners around the World !!! Thanks for your help and support throughout the Year And Remember "There's A Ford In Your Future"

I am buying a 29 Tudor sedan , that is missing the rain gutter off the right hand side . I have located one from a 30-31 Tudor will it fit are they the same dimensions? I know you can buy the repops made of aluminum but I do prefer the original steel type Or if you have a 28-29 Tudor right...

A friend is having his B engine rebuilt. I know that Ford A & B engines were delivered with shims on the Main and Rod bearings when new. I believe that the shims should be in place when line boring the mains and the rods when you rebuild one of these engines.Correct me if I am wrong. But I have...

I bought a 28 engine at a swap meet last month A673===. The head has no name or anything on it just a casting mark C15 which could mean March 1st 1935 so I just thought replacement head . But when I pulled it off the combustion chambers look like a police head shape , But no big B on it or...

My pickup has a 12 volt negative ground alternater on it.Think it's a 3 wire one out of a ford van Put on by a previous owner . I always close the tap and run the gas out of the fuel line before I switch it off Last nite I forgot to turn the ignition switch off ,and closed up the garage...

Hi I have a French Flathead without a Distributor .Not much chance of finding a Loadamatic and I dont hear they are to good anyway . Whats available to go on one of these,? approx Price? If I change the front plate Will an early distributor fit if off a 24 stud or 21 stud engine? Any...

Thought You Guys might enjoy these; Even a couple Matford Woody Wagons!!!! www.flickr.com/photos/ifhp97/sets/72157623842483581/detail/ John Cochran

Thought everyone would enjoy this; Fords plus other Exotica!!!!! Check out the AA wooden cab Snowmobile even that's fast !!! Grand Prix Vid Ramen1933 www.svtplay.se/klipp/129752?type=embed John Cochran

Thought Ford Barners might like to see this ; It has a copper plated cylinder head and a handbuilt Ally body. I don't know how to post a link to it but someone here will. EJ Walton custom body Model A roadster for sale at Hyman Ltd. classic cars Stock number 4715 John Cochran

Interesting Model A Based Racer with Ardun Head B engine on prewarcar.com website I thought the Barners might like to see it They call it a Forgatti as it has a Bugatti style body!! I have never seen an Ardun head on a B engine before what a Lovely engine The price in US $ would be...