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My steering wheel turns about two to three inches before I start to see movement on the pitman arm . All of the bushing have been replaced. The worm gear was replaced . The two tooth selector was replaced with one that takes the ball bearing in the houseing .The pitman arm is the shorten one...

Has anyone used 1904 single barrel Holley carburetor on a dual set up for Model A?They were used from 1957 to early 60s on Ford six cylinder engines.

Timing gear. Getting ready to change my timing gear . I have both types ,fiber and aluminum. What is the general consensus on which is better ?

I am running duel model B carburetors, mechanical ignition advance, 12 V system, electric fuel pump ,tank is in the rear. Vehicle starts fine when you go to accelerate a little bit it’ll do fine. You put your foot in it and it stalls And then starts to catch up.You can accelerate slowly and it...

I am running duel model B carburetors, mechanical ignition advance, 12 V system, electric fuel pump ,tank is in the rear. Vehicle starts fine when you go to accelerate a little bit it’ll do fine. You put your foot in it and it stalls And then starts to catch up.You can accelerate slowly and it...

Can’t keep it running no power Can’t keep it running no power Some history it’s a 1931 Model A Model speedster standard engine high compression head mechanical spark advance duel updraft model B carburetors fuel tank is in the rear has a fuel pump 12 V system when you go to start it you have to...

looking for 33to36 right side 21 bolt head . Thats the on with the water pump boss is flat to the head . Mine is cracked . I see all kinds for the left side for sell, but not that year for the right side.

Some history: Had tank pro cleaned and sealed when i was restoring car. Last week run but would starve out when accelerating . Settlement bowl glass had black flakes in REMOVED AND THROUGH THAT THE SEALER WAS TURNING LOOSE from the bottom. When on ford barn and found "Bizzare tank cleaning"Used...

Where can i buy petcocks for the block on a 33-36. All mac's has that i can find are for the radiator. Also i think i might be screwed . When trying to remove the broken off end of and old petcock with an ease out . I chipped off part of the block casting . I hope j b weld will work . Its not...

i am wanting to know what is the best rebuilding motor book out there for someone new to early ford v8s. I have worked and restored model A's from my teens, there are a very large and detailed books on A's.When I look for early fords there is all kinds about hot rodding them'. what i am looking...

I got around to cleaning up block to paint. The intake has some old ford green. I have found some blue paint on the block back by the bellhouse. Someone over the years has painted the oil pan red. My question is did ford paint the blocks blue on the Mercury flatheads? Or was someone into...

Looking where to purchase a model 59a-9510-a carburetor rebuild kit . I can find replacement carburetors but no rebuild kits. That model was used on 47tru 48 passengers cars and 46thru47 trucks. I would think if I can buy a replacement carburetor model 59 , why not a rebuild kit . Any...

Is it me or are the prices that are being asked for model a ford used parts on eBay over the top . I didn't know that they are art. So the prices they are asking for rusty ( probably questionable if useable) parts. Lot of us have in some dusty corner of our storage areas. Over the years I have...

Does any one out in model a land have a pictures of the routeing of the rubber hose to the wiper motor? I am looking for the correct placement of the hose clamps . Also the placement of the additional hose that drops down pass the dash rail . This installation is on a1930 deluxe roadster. A web...

I have to much water pump shaft in and out play . I have read on the fourm to install shaft collar . The collar comes with a Plastic washer . I assume the the collar and washer go on the shaft just behind the nose on the water pump . You have the fan , going backwards towards the motor . Front...

Does anyone have a picture or instructions on how to install the float assist spring on the number two style zenith model b carb? I am running a fuel pump on my speedster with duel model bs . The fuel pressure is set at two pounds. The carbs have started to drip gas out the over flow. The b...

I have read the posts on this subject . I am running a model b zenith . It was professionly rebuilt. Jets flow tested and installed on an other car ,with any finial adjustments made. I installed it on my motor . Runs fine, but I have to set the ilde on the high side trying to keep it from...

My horn will turn with no pressure on the diagram. But when I start to adjust it for the sound. ( a click at a time) when it starts to put pressure ( very little )on the diagram the arbor stops turning . With no pressure it spins fast and free. Any ideas , (it's an Ames horn) Miff

runs fine except when I use full acceleration stalls. acceleration at a slow rate does fine. I think it is a timing issue.the timing is a little late. before I start messing with the timing. I would like some input. I looked on the forum an got only when braking motor stalls. Thanks Miff

I want to thank the fourm for its help in my two year quest of making my boat tail. It has a 28-29 front end . The back end is from a 27 Bugatti kit car that was made for the VW years ago. The frame is 31, it has juice brakes and a t5 transmission. It's been a long road . As they say " it's all...