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When installing the emergency brake cross shaft that goes between the side rails, do the springs go inside the brass cups on both ends or are they installed between the cup and the bracket? The descriptions in the parts catalogs seem contradictory. Thanks.

After driving my Model A for about 30 minutes and the tank is about half full it begins to act like it is running out of gas and stalls. Sometimes it will be idling smoothly in the driveway and just dies. It won't immediately re-start and I have been siphoning out the gas, cleaning the sediment...

After restoring all four brakes with new shoes, same length rods, etc. I can't get rid of the drag in the right rear. I suspect it is the adjusting wedge. To get the brake to lock up according to the method in Andrews book, I have to tighten the wedge all the way but at that point it...

I just took down my oil pan to correct leaks at both the rear and front (neoprene) seal. While removing the pan, I discovered that the rear of the pan was imbedded into the cork rear seal. The groove created is lined with black silicone - see pictures. In fact it looks like someone even...

My gear shift lever swivels freely in the housing. I had the transmission tower professionally rebuilt a little over a year ago with a repro chrome lever. It gave me no advanced warning. With the car not running, I can change gears through feeling for them. Can someone tell me what I am in...

I can't stop a leak I have around the cluster gear shaft at the rear of the transmission. I have an early transmission with the thicker retainer plate. The descriptions for the transmission seal kits state they will only work with the thinner 1/8" plates. I've tried sealing with the blue...

I need to replace the "modern" one-piece front oil seal with a new rope seal as it is leaking badly. Since the front motor mount (yoke) fastens through the timing gear cover, will the engine need to be supported when this cover is removed? I assume the radiator should also be removed to...

With my front wheels off the ground, should I be able to move the wheels left and right easily with my hands? I adjusted the sector shaft end play as well as the worm mesh (eccentric nut) and can turn the steering wheel without any binding. Did I make things too tight? I was trying to eliminate...