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I wrote recently about my '30 coupe sputtering and losing power a couple of times. As noted in my other thread about temperature and humidity, I pulled the fuel sediment bowl apart and found a lot of fine rust powder that came out with the gas. I cleaned it out and ordered a new filter, which I...

I have had my 1930 Model A coupe for a year now and it runs great. Last week I was cruising around town for awhile and it started losing power and sputtering. I got the car home and pulled the spark plugs. They didn't look all that bad. One had some carbon build-up. I cleaned them and the next...

I got my '30 coupe last fall. I'm getting it ready for spring and I just changed the oil. Everything I've read on the Barn and in my manual says the engine takes five quarts of oil and, when you change it, one quart will likely stay in the engine, so you're supposed to add four quarts. I added...

I would just like to say thanks to all who responded to my thread about the brake pedal rod on my '30 coupe. I got my new brake rod last night and installed it this morning. I finally got the coupe back on the ground with the new Mitchell transmission and took it for a ride around the block...

I have been taking my time over the past couple of weeks, but I have finally installed a Mitchell transmission in my '30 coupe. The transmission went in fine. The rear end went back in fine. Everything was going great. I was trying to finish hooking everything up today and found an issue with my...

I got my old transmission and the rear end out of my '30 coupe. I am ready to install the new Mitchell transmission. So far things have gone great, although I am taking my time and not rushing. Both the Les Andrews manual and the notes that come with the transmission say that the trans must be...

I have another question regarding swapping out my transmission. The previous owner had replaced the clutch and bearings etc. before I bought the car. The Les Andrews manual says to remove the transmission and bell housing as one unit and then take it apart once outside the car. My question is...

This morning I began the process of readying my '30 coupe for a new Mitchell transmission. I got a lot done and I am just about to the point where I can drop the rear end and torque tube. I am running into issues with jack stand height. The two I have in front appear to be high enough, but none...

I am trying to clean up some oil leaks and in the process have done a lot of searching for information. I have a'30 coupe and I haven't been able to find information about my oil pan. I also have the Les Andrews book. Every pan I see is solid, with just a drain plug. My pan has a plate with six...

I'm making a list of things to tinker with on the '30 coupe I bought a couple months ago as I won't be driving it again until spring. The windshield will pivot out and open part way, but it hits the gas cap and won't go any further. Is there a simple fix for this, or is it quite involved? It's...

I spent the morning under my '30 coupe cleaning the underside of the engine and scraping years of muck off the transmission. I'm trying to find an oil leak. My greatest suspicion is the timing gear cover. There is a little pool of oil on the front cross member and it looks wet around a couple of...

I discovered air leaks at the intake manifold gasket and the gasket at the base of the carb on my 1930 coupe. I will be ordering new gaskets. Is there anything else I will need for the gasket-changing process...nuts, bolts, screws, a case of Diet Coke? What are the best gaskets to get? Is any...

I have had my 1930 coupe for a couple months and have been learning a lot. I keep reading in posts and such about the pop-out ignition switch. Just what is it? Nothing "pops out" with my switch. I just put the key in and turn it. Do I not have a pop-out or is it not working correctly?

I have had my 1930 coupe for a couple of months now and am really enjoying it. I take it out for a spin every day. I have restored several '50s era MOPARs in the past and this is my first venture with a stock Model A. I have learned a lot from reading posts on the Ford Barn that have helped me...