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You guys gave me good advice last year when working on an issue with my brakes. Finally getting back to this and have another question. Original issue was brakes hanging up and I was trying to determine if it was a bad booster (stock Midland) or perhaps pedal pressure on MC. When i removed old...

1956 TBird brake pedal was hard with little travel. I know the Midland booster doesn't do much but it seemed as though it was not functioning at all. Now the brakes will not release after a short run time. After a short time with car not running, they do release. I suspect a problem with the...

Recently replaced a lever starter back to original foot button. Switch seems to be pushing and releasing as it should. The problem is that it only will intermittently turn the starter. Sometimes nothing. Sometimes a clunk. And sometimes turns over and starts fine. Does this sound like a switch...

31 Model A. Had one of those steering column levers for actuating starter switch. Part of it broke. Looking for a replacement or was thinking about just going back to foot starter. Car still has foot pedal and linkage that runs parallel to firewall toward starter. When I look for parts, all I...

Getting very significant gas in the oil of my 47 flathead. Looking for way to diagnose the issue. I have electric fuel pump for assist on starting. Heard that perhaps bad diaphragm in stock pump may be the issue. Or perhaps the carb? Any ideas how to isolate the issue ??

47 Coupe. 59A. Car ran fine until a no start issue. Would then start intermittently but then, nothing. After checking ignition, coil, fuel etc., have both spark and fuel. Ran compression test on all cylinders. All cylinders are consistent.. 30psi ! Guessing that all rings didn't stick at once...

Diagnosing a no start. 5.5 volts at coil. My coil is original style with 5203R marked on side. Do these coils have internal resistor? When I got the car, running fine. I notice now they had both wires on same terminal at the resistor on inside firewall. Thought switch could still be issue so I...

Noticed that my high tension coil wire ( 47 flathead 6V) has a butt connection between coil and distributor. I’d like to replace it. I’m not familiar with the rubber boot that it enters on distributor side. How do I access the connection and what type of connection is it?

Trying to diagnose an intermittent non start. Definitely a spark issue. I think the ignition switch may be bad. Removed it and having trouble opening it as I wanted to clean inside connections. Would replace it but all I find available is outer body with terminals. Anywhere I can get whole switch??

1947 Coupe. 6 volt. positive ground. Headlights barely glow. Everyone says ground issue. All grounds seem good. Parking lights are fine. Tailights work. Checked voltage at the light socket and get 5.5. Hard to tell if low or high beams are on since I don't think indicator works. Anyhow, I...

Getting ready to take a look at an issue with a 56 Tbird speedo. Apparently, it is very noisy and jumps around. I was told they tried replacing the cable but that did not fix the problem. If lubrication and/or the cable is not the issue, what should I look at? Have not had one apart before but...

Ok, so I did a search and found threads about starter issues. Seems like my starter switch is bad. Starter sometimes remains spinning after car starts. Also, starter sometimes keeps cranking even if I release lever (I have one of those hand levers instead of foot button). I do have a shutoff...

1929 Tudor Looks, runs and drives nice. New carburetor Very nice interior George. 518-372-6552

Seems I need a new radiator for my 31. Was thinking of bringing it to a shop to have it properly "cleaned" but am being told I may only save a couple hundred bucks in doing so. I will have to search the threads here as I know there is probably much info. Where is the best place to get a...

Ok, I have read some of the threads on cleaning the radiator. Everything from vinegar, simple green, Dawn, TSP etc. Some of those don't make sense to me. The car is a 31 Roadster. The car is in great shape but came from an estate and I'm not sure how long it was in storage. When it was started...

Was looking at the 31 Roadster that my father just brought home. Has a rod on the steering column instead of the normal starter button on the floor. Can't figure why someone would do this. Beautiful car. Also, anyone know a good product to clean the top?

Looking for a nice set of 1931 NY plates.

Hello. Looking for a nice set of 1931 New York plates. Any info would be appreciated. greg

1956 Fairlane Victoria 2dr hardtop. 292 4bbl. I have owned the car for about 3 years. It was in storage for many years before that. Body and paint are very nice in original color of diamond blue/colonial white. No rust in trunk or floors. I don't have much history on the car but would say it was...

In the market for a good quality cover for my Model A. It will be under a car port but I want a fitted cover made for a specific car. Any advice or recommendations appreciated.