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FYI: When I was installing KH wheels on new mechanical brake drums, the rear wheels did not fit over the emergency brake part of the drums. The spoke heads had to be filled. They fit the old drums. Good Luck Dan

When running an aluminum head where can you place an anode? Thanks for your helpful responses. Dan

What type of oil filter works best with the Model A's low oil pressure? I have been using a Motorcraft FL-1A but I believe these were designed for pressures around 40 lbs. Dan

I purchased some parts from Chuck Kuntz. Quality was as described and Shipping was very prompt. I am very satisfied!!

How many amps does it take to honk the horn. Just installed an alternator and now the horn doesn't work. With the generator I had to rev the engine to get more amps ,about 10 amps. Spartan horn Thanks

If you been driving Model As for awhile you have probably seen some interesting Jerry -Rigs. This weekend my throttle spring broke between Sierraville and Truckee Calif. To get to Lake Tahoe I put a bungy cord thru the dash vent and tied a cord to the throttle. Worked great and drove the 100...

I am doing a 29 engine for a touring engine for my coupe. Doing the line boring was easy compared to hand setting the crank. The last time I did this was with my Dad by the Feel Method. I used all three methods feel , plastigage, and foil. I want to thank the members for the informative post on...

I live 35 miles north of Reno and I'm looking for other A folks to tour with and help with their cars. Have 1931 coupe and working on a 29 engine.

Finished tearing down a 1930 engine. Pistons were frozen, used pentrating oil for a month but ended up breaking them to get'em out. Rods OK. Put engine in trash can with Purple degreaser. We will see what a week soaking will do. I plan to work on the crank next. Adding weights from Bert's...

Took a ride in my 1931 Std Coupe today from Rancho Haven Nevada to Downieville Calif. Coupe ran great for the 170 miles. Saw antelope at the border, deer crossing the Sierra Valley and No Snow at the summit. Wish the Model A had a bigger gas tank. Dan