Search results

  1. G

    Compression issue, valves, and guides

    I will start off by saying I'm a newbie to A's and engine work in general. With that said I did a compression check on the A this spring, cylinder 1,3,4 had 90 psi, 2 had 60psi (adding oil brought it up to 64 psi). The I did a vacuume test and at idle the gauge would show about 20 but would...
  2. G

    Switched ignition source for gauge question

    Hi, I bought a dual gauge (temp/oil pressure) from snyders (link below). The gauge needs a switched power source in either 6or12 volts. What would be the best way/place to give it a power source? http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/5269 Thank you for all the help
  3. G

    Armored cable melted but why?

    I had my instrument panel unscrewed from the dash and had the terminal box open to fix the passenger side stud that had some wiggle in it and to try to figure out why my dash light isn't working (still don't know). So I reconnected power while everything was apart to use the multimeter to test...
  4. G

    Brakes make squeaking noise, goes away when pedal is pushed

    When cruising I often hear the brakes in the front, perhaps the drivers side more than the passenger side make a light squeak, squeak, squeak (fast squeak, in time with the wheel rotation). Just pushing very lightly on the brake pedal makes the noise go away…or making a right turn. If I brake...
  5. G

    Ammeter not showing charge, have tried a bunch of things

    I’m new to the A community, trying to figure out a strange problem with my ammeter. The problem is my ammeter even with battery disconnected shows about 2 amps down on discharge. With the battery connected there is no change still 2 amps discharge. The voltage at the battery with key off is...
  6. G

    Tudor paint job prices

    Hi, I'm looking into buying a Tudor that has old enamel paint on it that could use a new paint job, both the body color and black fenders. It is pretty much rust free (aside from a few paint chips) and straight, but has some scratches that will need taken care of along with the old paint flaking...
Back
Top