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My all stock A ran perfect last time I drove it. It has been resting for 3 months. Drove today and it misses and backfires . You guys think my gas has become bad or should I check for other problems. I forgot to add anything to thr gas when I parked it . Any ideas will be appreciated. Ron

I noticed my amp gauge was not showing a charge. I thought my problem was the cut-out so I used a jumper cable to bypass the cut-out and it did show a normal charge. With nothing to loose I took the cut-out apart and found the diode to be good but the solder had broken. After re-soldering all is...

I always use a Battery Tender for storage. I found my 6V battery to be dead. Had it tested at the parts store and it showed bad. (4 years old) Put in new battery and drove it. I noticed the ammeter was showing 0 charge. I turned on the lights and it went to the usual discharge.Last time I drove...

Silly question, but I'm a little confused. What is the best way to hook up a battery charger to a 6 volt, positive ground? Thanks in advance Ron

I have noticed after I've tightened one of my battery cables it still isn't tight on the post. I can still move it by hand. Any ideas on maybe using a shim material on the post. The terminal at the end of the cable seems to be in good condition. Thanks Ron

I've got two sets of points I bought 12 years ago from a parts house. Both sets when installed have the same problem, the contacts don't match together perfectly to make a full contact. What I mean is when they are closed they are off-set. If I buy Echlin CS30 points will this still happen? Any...

Well the copper screw in my original style condenser won't come out. It appears the inside of the condenser is turning with the screw. Anybody got a idea how to get this crazy thing out. Thanks Ron

I'm in Key West for a vacation. Just wondering if they're any A's on the island? Ron

Just curious if any of you guys are going to the Old Car Festival in Dearborn. It's the weekend after Labor Day and it is a must see event. I went last year and it was the most fun I've had in a long time. Ron

I bought new hoses and clamps and new lower pipe. My question is does anybody use a lube or a sealant on the hoses to make them go on easier and to help elimate any leaks ? Thanks Ron

What is the best way to hold the fan and waterpump shaft while tightening the nut for the fan. Clamp the shaft with vise-grips or just hold the fan while tightening? I really don't know how tight the nut should be for the fan. It doesn't say in the Les Andrews book anything about using a torque...

In the process of replacing my fan I was thinking about changing the 4 studs for the water pump to the new bolts that look original. They say you can remove the pump without removing the radiator. My big question is how hard is it to remove the four studs? Sometimes I hate to mess with something...

Getting ready to order a two blade cast aluminum fan. Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated. The catalog says they are balanced. Thanks Ron

You guys were right about my shut-off valve. It had started to turn very hard and about two days after posting the question it started to leak. So anyone that has a valve that is getting hard to turn you better order a new one before it leaks. It had been turning hard for a couple of months...

Getting ready to fix my wobbling fan problem. I don't have anyone to help me lift off my hood. Has anyone ever made something to hold the hood after you remove the radiator. I have fresh paint on the hood. My only neighbor is Dad and he's 87. Thanks Ron

I have a leakless waterpump. I just notice you can wiggle the fan (and pulley) on the shaft of the pump quit a bit. I tried tightening the nut but seems to have bottomed out and there is still the same movement. I think I'm asking for trouble with this much wobble. Any ideas would be...

I put a new shut-off on my car about 5 years ago. It's always worked and easy to turn until this last month. It has become very hard to turn and getting worse. It doesn't leak a drop. Any ideas how to make it turn easy again would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Ron

Just had my wheels powder coated and they're a few places that don't shine like the rest of the wheel. Is there any way to make them shine? Thanks Ron

Is it possible to remove the points without having to change the timing. My timing seems to be great but it's time for a new set of points? Everything is in stock original condition. I would appreciate your opinion. Thanks Ron 1930 coupe

If you're looking for something to clean your white walls with you need to use Harley Davidson wheel and tire cleaner. Part No.94658-98. It cost $4.00 for a spray bottle 16oz. This stuff really works and will bring them back to snow white and I do mean snow white. Good luck Ron