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I have two wheels that have cracks in them. One is more serious because it runs from the lug nut hole almost to the hub cap. the other has a barely visible crack around a lug nut hole. A friend tells me that radial tires are the cause. He says that radials put too much stress on the rims. I...

There was an excellent post by a well respected engine builder a while back that described the max timing for original and HC engines. 21* for 6;1, 23* for 5.5;1 and never above 28* for stock 4.2 head. I very much would like to find this post. I. printed it so as to have this info but I have...

I thought if I focused my head lights without the lens to make the smallest and round spot that would be a good way to focus. I did this and with the lens replaced, I think I got a reasonably good patterns as shown in the Ford service bulletins. I am open to advice or critique. Thank you.

I hove recently heard that there is to be 0* toe in with Radial tires. I am wondering if some of you with radial experience could clarify this form me. I have set my toe-in at 1\16th as the radial tires are so expensive. THX

I have wondered what my engine compression would be. I have 12660 miles on an AER engine since installation. Have Snyder 6:1 head and B carb with expanded A intake manifold. oversized intake valves. Not the complete touring engine. Results: #1-90psi #2-91psi #3-95psi #4-95psi. Perhaps I...

I would like to know where or how to purchase a Bill Stipe dist. cam for my Fordor.

My original pulley failed so to save some work, I ordered from one of our favorite suppliers the 2 piece pulley. Installed it and torqued to spec. After about 500 miles started to knock. Removed and installed another new 2 piece pulley. This time only got about 180 miles till I noticed a...

Since I went from PC to MAC, I am unable to post pictures in reply to a post within attachment. Any help would be appreciated. THX

I found an LED 1156 bulb (two in pkg) at Walmart. My former 3 candle power incandescent bulb was not very bright. I wanted more light and found that the LED light labeled 1156 white was very bright containing 15 LED lights.With the translucent dome lens diffusion I got a soft but very bright...

I have just spent 2 days removing and installing a new synchro mesh transmission. Now while finishing up and installing the two piece universal housing, I noticed that two gaskets were supplied. Having not a lot of experience as a mechanic, I finally discover that the inner universal joint...

I just learned that Shell X100 oil made for antique cars has been reintroduced for market. This is formulated for older cars with solid lifters. They even have reproduced the vintage look of the can. http://www.shellx100oil.com

RE: the choke post I have been reading the post about flooding the model A. I have wondered about this for a while. I respect the many very knowledgeable people on this site. I know that these people know MUCH more than I do, but I have failed to see how flooding is a problem with the...

I have found the float level desired for zenith and tillotson carbs but i have not found float level height for B carb in the search area. I would appreciate someone giving me the answer.

I have purchased from H F an ultrasonic 2 1/2 liter cleaner. I want to take good care of it and not use a cleaning solution that would not be appropiate. I have no experience with this method but several FB posts seem to think it does a good job cleaning small parts. I know many use a solution...

I received a lot of good advise from the FB when I had the brake issue. Quick review, I ordered a 060 over set of brake linings to fit my drum whitch was turned 060 to true the drum. I could not get the drum on with the new oversize liners. So I used one oversized and one standard size which...

Here is the update on my baffling brake problem. Many of you had tried to help me solve the mystery. To review quickly, I turned a drum to .060 in. oversize to get the out of round cleared. Then I could not adjust to get any brakes at all on that side. Many perplexing days later, I finally...

I would like to use nylock nuts instead of castle nut on my rear axle. I found it a little trying to get the cotter pin to line up at 100 ft #. Is there a reason that I should NOT use the nylon lock nuts? I respect so many of you on this wonderful site.

Open ( brake problem has me stumped. Scroll down to last post to view pictures with my questions. Sorry for my ineptness about posting.

I have a problem that has me a bit discouraged. I had my brake drums trued. Now as I try to ajust them like Tom Wesenberg posted on 10-23-15. The problem is that when I turn the adjuster untill it locks and back off just enough to release the drag, I cannot get braking when pulling the brake...

I would like to coat the underside of my Fordor this winter with a product that could be used as an undercoat for salt protection. Have any of you done that and if so what do you recommend as a product? I want to use something that comes in spray cans if possible. Or possibly I could brush it...