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I was listening to a non-technical podcast and they mentioned the GAV on the Model A was designed to allow the engine to run on gasoline or alcohol. The story was that alcohol was common on farms at the time. When I first rebuilt a Zenith I had the GAV a full turn+ open and it was really...

I was browsing Instagram and saw a photo of downtown Las Vegas in 1948 and noticed a Model A in the image. Can anybody tell what year it is? What about the body style? It's not a great image and from the front it's tough to tell but maybe the trained eyes on Ford Barn can tell. My wishful...

I had my starter out to replace the bolts on the bendix spring. When I put the starter back in, I used a set of bolts that were supposed to be copies of an original Ford bolt and lock washer. I like it when things look sorta original. After getting it all back together and ready to go for a...

I haven't had my car long, but it's always ran hot. I had the original radiator in it, so it didn't surprise me. Since summers can be pretty brutal out here, I decided I needed the best radiator I could get. Thanks to searching Ford Barn, I found Bergs Radiator. They had a unit in stock and...

I have a transmission I got in a lot of parts. The front bearing retainer didn't have threaded holes in the case, but somebody at some point put one stud in the case. Any idea what this transmission came out of? Thanks

Hello, I have a couple questions about the compatibility of cams and tappets. When ordering parts, I assumed everything would just work but searching FordBarn threads got me confused. I purchased a set of Colony double-lock tappets and also a set of Brattons house brand single lock tappets. I...

My engine was making a noise that sounded like a rod knock. I tore it down, and the babbitt rods looked beautiful. Now I'm on the mains and got a couple questions about the rear main. There was only one thin shim, and the clearances with it were .003. I removed the shims and it's right on...

I went to change the diff lube. Everything went fine until I went to refill. The gallon of gear lube I bought was just a gallon jug. After trying all my funnels, I noticed I had some fittings left over from a job years ago. It all screwed right in like it was made for it. Then I measured out...

Hello, I'm new to posting around here, but have been reading the forum for awhile now and I've learned a lot. I hadn't had a car, but just bought a 1930 Tudor, so I'll probably be a bit more vocal now. This is probably a pretty basic question, but I'm wondering about the top on the car. It...