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  1. JackA

    Decent quality amp meter?

    Does anyone make a decent quality amp meter. Chinese needle fell of the pivots just from turning over the dash to bent the mounting tabs. I am thinking of going digital. I will try to repair it?
  2. JackA

    Any problem with draining radiator

    Can I drain the radiator for the winter? Motor won't start and can't mix antifreeze.
  3. JackA

    Dash cables replacing

    I am now replacing all the wires that go from the terminal box to the dash. The old one were ready to short out and I recommend that you replace yours. (and add a fuse)!
  4. JackA

    Complete draining of coolant?

    The specification says three gallons. I get only two gallons through the petcock. Does this mean that I had been low on coolant or there is still one gallon in the system?
  5. JackA

    how to remove tapered grease fittings

    What is the best technique for removing the tapered grease fittings?
  6. JackA

    Installing a mechanical temperature gauge?

    I have all the needed parts to install said gauge, but I am wondering what to do with the excess length of lead to the probe. Yes, I know I can't cut it. My thought is too bundle it up loosely in the cab and up under the tank. My gauge will be located below the speedometer. If anyone has done...
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    Gap in hood

    I have a moderately severe gap at the rear of my hood. I have read past post about shimming the cowl, but my doors look about level. I suspect that the radiator is too high. What do you think and what do I have to do to lower it? I am old and can't get under the car easily. This is on my...
  8. JackA

    Canadian Tail Light Bracket - Tudor

    My Tudor came from Quebec and has several differences from the US version. The one bothering my right now is the drum taillight bracket. Snyders has one that looked similar, but is more flat. The one on the car attaches with three bolts to the rear quarter of the body/frame, comes out at an...
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    compression test gauge

    I am wondering what you guys are using to test compression. The kits I see are expensive and don't have a 7/8" capability. I imagine that it would be required to wrap several layer of tape around the adapter.
  10. JackA

    WIX fuel filter

    Does someone have the number of the Wix fuel filter which will fit in the existing glass filter. I have seen it here, but search did not find it.
  11. JackA

    engine will start but won't keep running

    The engine will start, but soon begins stumbling and I can't do anything to keep it going. I don't know if it is too little gas or too much. I suspect it is too little. I have tapped the carb to see if the float is stuck. This is the first time it is tried to be started since last Nov. Any...
  12. JackA

    Choke rod problem

    I bought and installed a new choke rod with dash grommet and it worked well. When I tried to pull it a few weeks later ir would not budge. Upon dis-assembly, I find that the rubber from the new grommet had migrated to the rod, to the extent that it had to be sanded off. I never heard of a...
  13. JackA

    Alternator - 1 wire vs 3 wire

    I found this discussion very interesting. http://www.madelectrical.com/electricaltech/onewire-threewire.shtml
  14. JackA

    Jumping out of second gear?

    I am aware that the jumping out of gear results from the rounding over of the teeth on the gear. I also am a newby to the Model A and am wondering if there is any cure, short of rebuilding the ******.
  15. JackA

    Snyder's new brake pedal return spring

    Has anyone had experiance with the new design brake pedal return spring from Snyder's?
  16. JackA

    driver door handle won't come out

    My experiance says that door handles should pull straight out after the screws holding it are removed. My 1929 Canadian Tudor does not function this way. The handle pulls out approximately an inch and a half and doesn't want to move further. Is there anything else that must be removed or...
  17. JackA

    number on crossmember front of driver seat

    I know I have seen discussions on this subject, but can't find in search. Please point me in the right direction.
  18. JackA

    floor board dimensions

    Does anyone have drawings for the floorboard of a 1929 Tudor?
  19. JackA

    dovetail bumper?

    I am attempting to install the bumper, consisting of two pieces of rubber and a copper? piece, which contacts the dovetail. Has anyone found a way to do this. I can get the rubbers in, but am stuck on the metal.
  20. JackA

    gas stick

    How many inches equals how many gallons?
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