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I want to put a two-tooth steering column in a 1028 sport coupe but would like to maintain the red 1928 steering wheel. Can i get a red steering wheel to fit the two-tooth column? The seven-tooth column has all new parts in it but the steering is way too loose and not fun to drive. Thanks for...

Question on the right-hand window regulator. I am attempting to put in a new window regulator for the right-side window. The spacing from the two top fasteners to the crank mechanism is about .250 shorter putting the crank mechanism too high in the door. The door will have to be ground out to...

This may start a fire storm but I'm curious how often do you chance your oil. Thanks, Al

What holds the speedometer driving gear in place on the drive shaft? This one slides back and forth in the turtle window. Al

What holds the speedometer driving gear in place on the drive shaft? This one slides back and forth in the turtle window. Al

Good morning all, This is the second time I have experienced an oval speedometer binding up and causing the speedometer cable to break. I think it's that zinc casting binding on an internal shaft. Anybody else having this problem.

The speedometer stopped working and it turned out that it became hard to turn causing the crimped end to come off of the inner cable. I assume the fitting in the speedometer should turn with almost no resistance. In the past my first speedometer shafts became bound up in the white or zinc metal...

Good morning, I recently purchased a new brass cap but it won't fit the sediment bulb. The old one measurers 0.861 and the new one measurers 0.873. Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks for your help, Al

A club members 30 Tudor has a loud ticking on acceleration and it sounds like an exhaust leak or a valve banging. It starts right up and idles fine. How can we check for an exhaust leak or a valve noise? Thanks for your help. Al

A club members model A will start right up but then it backfires and stops running. He has set the timing and changed the condenser and has ordered another coil but doesn't have it yet. He has installed an aluminum intake manifold with new gaskets. Can this be caused by a leaky intake manifold...

I have heard that Pacemaker's and the Model A ignition are not compatible. Our ignition systems are not shielded and give off electrical signals that can interfere with Pacemaker's. Anybody have experience with this issue? Thanks for any help you can offer. Al

Is the power house generator adjustable like the regulat generator with the moveable brush ? Thanks, Al

I'm assembling the latch for a rumbl lid on a 1928 sport coupe. After adding the hardware for the latch handle I find that the back cushion interferes with the dome nut on the shaft for the handle. Has anyone had this interference problem? There is a tabbed locking washer listed for this handle...

Is the back of the front seat spring covered befor it is installed in a rumble seat car ? Thank you, Al

I'm looking for some suggestions on what material to use to make the kick panels for a 28 model A rumble area. Has anyone used masonate or some kind of insulated panel material they can recommend ? Thanks for your help. Al

Hi All, I'm starting a project to finish a friends Rumble area. The rumble area is empty so I will need the panels, seat, seat-back, and carpet for a beautiful 28 sport coupe in the tan color. Any advice from experienced people would sure be appreciated. Thank you, Al

Is using a V8 clutch in a model A really worth it? And is it a very straight forward installation? Many changes are stated as "easy" then all the little problems pop up during the installation. Are adapters required as well as a new flywheel? Thanks for your help. I really would like to have...

What size are the Flat Head Locking nuts ? I'm measuring about .612 diameter for the stud the locking nuts go on, Too small for a 5/8 - 18 thread. I'm working on a friends car without instructions, the locking nut are missing and I don't know what size they are. Does know what size they are and...

Can anyone tell me what the advantage of using a V8 clutch is over a stock clutch? Someone said you can use the V8 clutch and lightent the flywheel. Thanks for any guigance you can offer. Al

The rumble seat panel on my friends coupe looks like if it is closed it will bind against the lower panel and not open again. Can anyone give me advice on this issue ? Are there adjustments to the pivot points for allignment ? Thank you for any advice you can offer. Al