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Pulled and engine apart. Two observations. 1) It has insert bearing on the rods. The inserts were centered in the rod journal but were only one inch wide, not the usual width of the rod. 2) There is machined welds on each side of the rods and rod caps to replace the babitted side thrust...

I have a 1929 roadster pickup. Is beaded welting installed between the door posts and the front quarter panels in the same manner as between the gas tank and the cowl? At present it does not appear to have beaded welting - only a thin tape like material without a bead.

I believe the original nailing material inside of the top irons of a 1928/29 Model A roadster was leather. I have a set of irons where this material is rotted or missing. What have folks done to repair or replace this material. Thx all, I would appreciate any info on this.

Transmission parts are installed as per installation schematic how ever I have two questions. 1) When I install the transmission rear main bearing and rear bearing retainer, the rear bearing moves back and forth within the confines of the bearing retainer about 1/4 of an inch. Using standard...

What vacuum should a good Model A engine pull at say 40 miles per hour. At Idle my engine pulls a steady 18. At 35 - 40 it drops to above 10.

Power house status. - Hook up to battery. positive to ground negative to the output post- it motors pretty good. - Field measures about 3.5 ohms - Growler shows no shorts on the com - Have checked segment to segment on the com with ohm meter--each segment reads less than ohm - when in the...

I have a set Hastings rings. One ring is the oil ring for the bottom piston groove. Of the two remaining compression rings, one has no camfer or bevel on it and no identification on either side. Instructions say it can install with either side up. The other compression ring has a camfer / bevel...

I took a differential apart. I installed new bearings etc. When I put it back together, I ended up with approx. 22 thou of gaskets on each side to get the backlash and preload correct.All the reading I have done indicate between 10-15 thou. I have checked all bearing seats etc. for...

Have installed an electronic ignition system as per instructions on a 1930 model A. Unit runs well for a few days but eventually the main coil fails. Replaced coil twice with same results--uhm! Just beginning to trouble shoot --any ideas for me. Thx again all.

New engine, 80 degree day, running 50 - 55 up a hill, reached 200 degree's, on the level at 48 - 55 seems to run between 180 and 190. Is this normal. I was pushing it to make it work.

Tried to find info on starter and gen end play. Any suggestions out there would be greatly appreciated. Thx again.

What are folks experiences / opinions running original babbit vs insert bearings -- which is better. What should a person consider prior to making that choice.

Pardon me for the previous vague post. Let me try again. Do folks have recommendations on a good engine rebuilder in the North Western US - thx for the tip in a previous reply. I have read and have quite a lot of info on folks in the Midwest and east coast. Also what are the top three or...

How do you determine wear on the holes on the ends of a model A front axles --- how much etc, and how do you repair assuming I can't find a better one.

Shift fork pins leak into the flywheel housing. What is the fix for this?

What are folks opinions on a good TIG welding set up for home body work type activities?

I am not sure what these are. Supposedly they are for a 1930/31 ford--they are 12 3/8 long,solid brass. Again Thx all for your responses.

I saw what is supposedly a set of solid brass Model A windshield stanchions. What is the scoop on these or are they Model A??

Is there a Manufacture date code on model A tires?