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Well, my original Bendix threw a bolt and it is now at the bottom of the bell housing. It has for the most part laid there quietly but recently I have had a few loud clunks that sounded like it was beginning to travel around in there. I need to get it out before it does damage to the flywheel...

Twice now my float valve has stuck open and when I turn on the gas it pours out the carborator intake. It is usually after sitting for awhile and no, I do not run the carborator dry when I park it. I did do that the first time it stuck so now do not. As I remember I have a pin seat float...

I am sure several of you will remember my story of finding the last owner of my Model A Town Sedan ("One thrilled 90-year old" thread). His name was Oliver William Johnson, he lived in Etna, California, and last drove it in 1970. I wrote that thread on January 15 after I had last talked to him...

I had a great day Friday driving to work in The Ol’A. I did not get much work done but did got to visit several friends and lots of smiles and hi 5s from people in town. I managed to run out of gas (forgot to fill up before). Fortunately I met my wife for lunch when I realized I was almost...

This subject has come up numerous times and most recently today a fellow FordBarner asked me about the body number for the Briggs Town Sedan. I was wondering if anyone has accumulated any data on the body number, engine date and frame date? Can the body number be used to date a TS if the body...

Just had to pass this on. Three years ago I acquired a town sedan to restore. It was in pretty bad shape but had been stored in a barn. As I was cleaning it out I found the registration papers dating back from 1960 to 1970, during which time it moved from Central Point, OR to Gold Hill, OR...

I have often wondered what a particular part on the engine was for, especially since from day one it leaks a small bit of oil when the engine is running. It is a special threaded stud that protudes out of the lower block directly below the carburator and interestingly, in line with the oil...

I remember when my first car started having a bit of valve tappet noise, I'd go down to the Pep Boys and buy some stuff that was supposed to free them up....and it worked. Now my A has it and I can't seem to shake it. Thought I would querry this before I go and do something stupid. The engine...

I "finished" my '29 Briggs Town Sedan resurection from the grave some time ago, but have not been able to get it out and about .... until today. It just revealed to me that I still have some tweeking to do on various parts. The steering is a bit WOW over the road, speedometer does not work...

Just finished my 29 Town Sedan and trying to work out the kinks. I have a slight problem with the transmission and thought there might be some ****** experts out there that can help. I can not shift into 2nd or 3rd gear when moving. I can shift through the gears when stationary, running or...

I have just about 'finished' the restoration on my '29 Briggs Town Sedan and as I was tediously nailing in the upholstery I had some time to ponder the meaning of my accomplishment in light of the work that went into the original assembly of the car. I could not help but wonder about some of...

I am nearing the time to install the door glass on my 29 TS, but have a few questions on installing the felt channels and rubber channel at the top. It seems to me that the upper part of the felt channels needs to be free so the glass can be inserted from the top to connect with the register...

Some time ago I bought a bag of screws from Braton's that is supposed to include every screw needed for the interior ('29 Town Sedan). However, there is no indication as to what goes where. I have gone throught the catalog to try and identify what screws go where, but still have not accounted...

I finally took care of my problem with the door alignment and completed attaching the body to the frame. This weekend I painted the lower body and this afternoon painted the upper body and clear coated it all. After 3+ years it is a very welcome sign to finally see some color. Now I need to...

I am finally at the point of aligning the doors and attaching the body to the frame before I do the final painting. Yes, I have consulted Marco's write-up on doing this job and found it very useful. It is very clear how the different anchor bolds rotate the parallelogram to attain door...

I will soon be adding seat belts to my currently unfinished town sedan. I am a bit puzzled about how to run the seat belts through the adjustable front seat frame to the anchor. Anybody have some suggestions or how they did theirs? Thanks for help!