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Hello. I have 28 Phaeton wirh a 5.5 head and high speed gears but I can t seem to get over 50mph ( I don t need to most of the time but feel I should be able to) Just did timing, new points, condenser, gapped plugs, cleaned all ignition contacts, checked compression (85 in all), cleaned carb...

Hi guys. I had some play in my front wheel so I disassembled the spindles thinking I need new bushings but it looks like the axle hole has worn and is oversized. I read where someone put the kingpin in the hole and run an arc weld vertically down the outside of the hole so it would shrink when...

Happy Fathers Day all you Dads. I was driving my phaeton today and it was running great. I pulled up to a stop light and all of a sudden it quit. I retarded the spark and restarted it and as soon as I advanced the spark it quit. It now does this consistently. I reset the timing twice and checked...

Hi guys. Can anyone tell me the distance of the rear spring from eye to eye(outside of eye to outside of eye). I want to have it re- arched and would like to get an idea of what the distance is. It is now 44".

Just wondering if you B guys might know the clearances on the Model B valves. They were set to Model a clearance but I am getting a lot of ticking.

Does anyone happen to know of a good engine rebuilder in Ontario Canada.

Hi guys, I have an A that needs a rebuild. I am losing oil out the rear and its also a bit noisy. Does anyone know of an engine builder in Ontario, Canada near the Toronto area. I Know Sandy McTavish has an excellent reputation but I am thinking he retired. I called twice and left a message with...

My car seems to be using more oil and it has a knock under load. I assume it is the rear main. Can it Be repaired by adjusting shims or does it need a rebuild?

Is there any kind of higher speed gears for the rear end of my BB. She is slow

Do you bend the float down or up to lean out the fuel mix. I would think it is bent down to lower fuel level in bowl.

I just installed my new HC head and was wondering what to set plug gap at fit TT10 plugs

I need to put some shocks on my A. I have heard of Stipe shocks and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them or if there were other options anyone could suggest

I am replacing my head with a H.C head and my rad at the same time. I also want to replace the timing gear and the crank gear. I was thinking while the head is off and the rad is out I could remove engine mount bolts and jack up the front of the engine so I can replace the two gears. Is this...

Is there anyone who sells an overdrive for a BB. Mine is Slowwwww

Just got my HC head 5.5:1 and was wondering if there are any tricks or special parts necessary to install. I know about the B head gasket but was wondering if there was anything else. I have heard you need special head bolts but I am not sure if that is the case. Thanks for the help

just tested the compression and they were all around 65 , 66 and one was at 58 or 59. What should they be at. What would a HC head be at. Thanks Guys

What is the normal amount of oil that should be consumed per 100 miles. I have a 28 that seems to be running hot with some blow by(I noticed the oil filler tube cap wasnt pushed down all the way). It seems to use a half a quart to a quart every 100 miles. Is this normal

My 28 Phaeton has a clicking noise when I slip it into neutral when slowing down. The clicking noise is directly proportionate to the speed of the car. If I let the car slow down in gear, there is no noise.

I have an engine knock that I think might be the cam gear. When I put the timing pin into the hole while it is running it has a bit of a wobble(ie the pin moves in and out slightly) My questions are 1. will this cause a knock and 2. How does it come to wobble when I know the cam nut is tight and...

I have just brought out my restored Model a. It seems to run hot and loses power at the top end with some pre detination. I have a used honey comb rad with prestone and water running throught the system. I am noticing some blow by on from the oil filler tube. Will distilled water in place of...