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What might an unrestored original Russian GAZ Model A carburetor be worth on the market today. Hummm, been in a collection for a long time now. All estimates/opinions welcomed, just wondering! Jim G.

Engine low power still starts and idles good. Compression test show cyl 1 -> 4 as 65, 55, 45, and 60. What are the more likely issues? Head gasket between 2 & 3? Valves? Or???? Where do I go next? All, all, opinions are so welcome. Jim.

Engine runs rough. While at fast idle I ground tested each cyl and #3 spark was intermittent/absent. All others had stead/regular spark to ground .I replaced the spark plugs with new W16, then the re-timed the engine with test lamp, then replaced the coil, still no improvement. I've ordered...

I do a bit of night time driving when on solo touring. For safety I want to convert my original incondecent to LED "bulbs". The word is they are a significant improvement thus safer on the road. What all is involved for this change. I do not want to make modifications to any original...

My 31 Tudor has never been restored but well maintained. The body + interior parts are all original. Problem - the notches on the hand throttle are pretty much worn flat. What "make-do" repair can I do to make the control stay in one place while driving. I'd like to use it most when warming...

I'm finally convinced that my night time driving issue with my Tudor headlight must be focusing. I've cleaned the reflectors, checked the headlamp bulbs, all in excellent shape. Where can I find/get a copy of this steps/procedure? Any/all help greatly appreciated! Jim Gregory, GBMAFC

How difficult is it to replace the wheel studs in the rear brake drum? Tools required, etc. Are there some replacement studs better than others? Thanks for all inputs. Jim G.

Need to replace rear wheel bearings on m y 31 Tudor. Need part number for the Timken bearing. Thanks, Jim G.

The temperature was in the mid 80s when I took a test drive with new rear cast iron drums installed. Gone for maybe 20 minutes driving around the neighbor hood, stop and go,and then a mile or so down the open road trying a couple of hard quick stops. Returning home I checked the temp and one...

I finally purchased rear cast iron brake drums for my 31 Tudor. What finish is appropriate to protect from rust and what preparation processes works best for cleaning, etc.? What worked best for you? Thanks, Jim G.

One last item (according to Steve Pargeter) to complete my restoration project. Any leads/help greatly appreciated. Jim Gregory jamessg1@verizon.net

Looking for "original" good starter switch! Your help including advise welcomed. jamessg1@verizon.net GBMAFC

Looking for :original" sound functional starter mounted switch. Not interested in imported reproduction switches and reports of their quality and not interested jamessg1@verizon.net GBMAFC

The starter switch on my 1931 Tudor needs to be overhauled or replaced (intermittent - difficult to activate). I'd like to purchase a good used original. I'm not much on rebuilding but if the job is simple enough, well, just maybe. All inputs/advise welcomed. Jim G.

Looking for a throttle plate with circle Z stamped into it. This is for the early Zenith carburetors with double venturi. Any information, technical, availability, sources, etc. All welcomed and appreciated! Jim Gregory GBMAFC jamessg1@verizon.net

Yep, Tom has a double venturi with a throttle plate marked with a "(W)", that is a W inside a circle, as close as I could get. My thinking now is that before the issue of the venturi arose, Ford only marked parts with the Z, the source of the carb. Size,dimension, etc was not appropriate...

Great suggestion, Renner's. Called and talked with David (?) at Renner's, who took time to ask and look around. Nothing! Still searching. All ideas/suggestions welcomed! Jim Gregory GBMAFC jamessg1@verizon.net

Nearing finish restoring my early double venturi Zenith carb for my collection. Missing the proper throttle plate, Z #20 Would greatly appreciate any/all help finding this last item to complete this job. Many thanks, Jim Gregory jamessg1@verizon.net Greater Baltimore Model A Ford Club PS -...

Seems the quality of the repro upper dist plate has come into question. I wonder just how many other replacements for "original distributor parts" have this kind of issue? I'm thinking that for now, at least, I'm gonna stick with my current "old reliable" (35K+ miles & no failure) and put up...

I've been driving over 40K flawless miles with the NuRex upper plate (modern points and condenser). Setting the point gap is a bit of a hassle. I really like the original Ford points with the screw adjust. Has any one mounted the original points on the NuRex upper plate. Sure would make my...