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A good ground is essential. Yep.

Here are a couple photos of Model A era jack stands that were purchased by my grandfather. They've been in use by my family for 4 generations. I decided to clean them up a bit and retire them. Brass tag reads 'Walker Rigid Rack Auto Support 791'

The last time I started my A, this is the sound coming from my engine at idle (best way to describe it). Rhythmic and intermittent. Stops, then starts again as throttle increases. At first I thought it was coming from the water pump. Now, I don't think so. Maybe a manifold leak? I'll let you...

Yesterday I went for a 25 mile ride. The last 5 miles was 4 lane road and I cruised along at 45 mph. Car ran great. Pulled up to the garage, let it idle with the e-brake on (slight uphill grade) while I got out and opened the garage door. By the time the door was open the engine stopped...

Too far for me. Maybe someone on here is interested. http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/5745098605.html

I'm aware that the positive and negative posts on batteries are different diameters. Positive is larger than negative. This causes a slight problem with positive ground systems. Battery cable clamps are sized for the more common negative ground system. On to my experience today; came out of...

My compression test results: 85,86,86,89 (psi) I notice others post numbers in the 50's. Does that mean I have an other than stock cylinder head? It's not aluminum. I have a '30 engine (stock, as far as I know) in a '29 Tudor.

What brand paint stripper is best? 50 year old paint. Seems immune to "aircraft stripper".

I like shiny brass. Wish there was more on my A. I split a 1-1/2" dia. brass sink tailpiece and put it over my oil fill tube. Fits perfectly. Makes me smile when I check my oil.

Stock '30 engine. My engine is quiet with the spark advance fully retarded, at idle. When I advance the spark about 1/2 way down I hear a knock. I'm getting ready to drop the oil pan. What is most likely out of tolerance, rods or main bearings?

'29 Tudor, '30 engine with the longer (higher) water outlet neck. I bought a shorter water neck for appearance sake to get rid of the crooked hose. Here's how the install went: Drained all coolant from engine. Removed long water neck. Trued the flange of the new neck with abrasive paper...

'29 Tudor, '30 engine (stock), Zenith carb (new from Snyder's with 400+/- miles on it). I needed a new muffler. Ordered one from Aries. Decided to also replace the manifold gasket. Removed the carb, stored it upright. Removed the manifolds. Several days later assembled manifolds and mounted...

What do my spark plugs tell you? ChampionW16Y. I use 87 octane unleaded with 4 oz MMO per 10 gallons. Electrode is light gray, in case the photo colors don't show correctly on your screen.

'29 Tudor with a '30 engine. I decided to replace the '30 water outlet neck with the correct '29 (shorter) neck to make the water hose "look better". The washers under the nut are thin, and in the removal process were deformed in my efforts. My question: Are these special washers or...

Installed this kit from Snyder's today p/n A-7112-S. The instructions didn't say you had to be ambidextrous and have long, thin, strong fingers. Best tool combination for the bolts: 3/8" drive 5/8" socket, 3/8 male x 1/4" female adapter, 1/4" drive ratchet. Changed the grease fitting on the...

Saw this ad on CL. Not my ad. Posting for general interest. http://carbondale.craigslist.org/cto/5536502104.html

I'm preparing to drop my oil pan. The engine will remain in the car. I've read Frank Rosin's article "Leakless Pan Gasket" and have the adhesive/sealants he mentioned. Ordered my gasket set from Snyders, p/n A-6781-C. It has a label "Important ! These gaskets are self-sealing. Use of any...

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Got to get those lug nuts loose first. ;)

Everything works on mine except the trip meter. The reset shaft won't push in and the trip meter doesn't advance. Is there a written procedure for fixing this anywhere or should I just leave it alone. BunnyC