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  1. k_dodd@swbell.net

    Reduction Ratio Gear End Cap Removal

    I have the reduction ratio gear end cap off my 31 roadster. I need to get the gear shaft out to inspect it. How do I pry the end cap off without destroying it? Is there a trick to it?
  2. k_dodd@swbell.net

    Spark Plug Testing

    When testing Spark Plugs, in my case Champion W16Y, what should the Ohms be? I've got 2 plugs reading fairly high (4.4), and 2 plugs reading fairly low (about 1.7).
  3. k_dodd@swbell.net

    Low Beam Light Switch won't stay in position

    When I'm driving with the light switch selector 1 click over (low beams) it keeps moving and shutting the lights off. When I move it to the 2nd click over (high beams) it will stay in position. It is very annoying having to hold the switch selector when driving to avoid blinding other drivers...
  4. k_dodd@swbell.net

    Speedometer Cable - right or wrong way to reinstall after lub.

    Speedometer cable isn't spinning the speedo. I took the speedometer out and drove the car, and the cable wasn't spinning. Took the cable loose at ****** end and it seems to have gone in "too far." I had to spin the cable to get it to back out. Previously I took the cable out at the speedo...
  5. k_dodd@swbell.net

    Zenith Carb: New vs. Rebuilt

    For a spare carburetor for my cars --is there an advantage or disadvantage of NEW vs REBUILT Zenith carburetors? I know that some reproduction parts are more problematic than others.
  6. k_dodd@swbell.net

    Brake Adjustment - Confusion

    I'm looking at Brake Adjustment in the Les Andrews book and also looking at Paul Shinn on YouTube. Very similar -- but different in how they adjust the rear brakes: Andrews seems to advocate adjusting the rear brakes tighter than the front, while Shinn seems to advocate adjusting them all...
  7. k_dodd@swbell.net

    Sticking Brakes

    New to me Fordor -- just got it delivered. Brakes were "stuck" and got it home (several hundred feet from drop off). Put up on jacks and each wheel was turning with slight resistance in each revolution: I could feel/hear the slight resistance each time the wheel came around. Went to back car...
  8. k_dodd@swbell.net

    Speedometer Cable not turning

    Have 31 Roadster. When I bought the car the speedometer wasn't working. Previous owner had speedo rebuilt. I took the speedometer cable out of the car, greased it, and reinstalled with speedometer. Speedo wasn't working. Checked speedo by spinning cable at transmission end and...
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