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Anyone know the length of Model A Service brake lining rivets ? I puchased a package of " Model A brake lining rivets " and they are to short at least for the linings I have here . I measure 5/16 th inch overall length on these rivets from the top of the head to the end I am thinking they...

Anyone tried the newer O-ring ( tubing ) type of U Joint seal ? I see them for sale on Ebay but not in the Model A catalogs (yet) . I did buy one and am about to install it . just wondering if anyone has tried this type of seal and has any suggestions on installation etc. Thanks B0B :)

Got a new under dash Gas shutoff valve for my 1929 Model A about one year ago . Now the last 2 times I shut it off it allowed gas to trickle into the carburetor . This makes for a gas smell in the garage which makes for an un-happy wife . Are these new gas shutoff valves failing prematurely ...

I have been looking for a good steering column without the steering wheel for a 1931 Coupe for my friend who is on Dialysis . The one in his coupe has been butchered up by someone it was cut up and welded on to do something ? so a complete column without the steering wheel would be best I...

Engine was rebuilt in California the seller said has inserts and crankshaft with balancing weights etc. it WAS hard to crank by hand we thought it needed to break in but ran good now yesterday while driving it it froze solid . Taking things apart today rods are ok , pistons move up and down...

My friend has a 31 coupe new to him I was helping work on it he thinks it may have a high compression head the only marking on it is the number 10 on top near to the water inlet the numbers are rather big about 3/4 inch high . Does anyone know if this is a high compression head or a stock...

I bought new Spark and Throttle rods or levers for my 1929 Model A and have run into a problem . I got new springs for these the springs that were on there had been cut roughly in half by a previous owner and they did work . I got the new rods in there ( no easy job) with anti rattle felts on...

Mark Sullivan went out of his way to send me the correct parts for my Model A . I had ordered the parts some time ago last summer and when they arrived they were the wrong part probably because someone sometime installed a newer 2 tooth steering assembly in my 29 Model A .I posted my...

:( Back in July I purchased two stainless steel throttle and spark rods on Ebay . With all the activity ,club meetings and parades going on I set them on the work bench unopened until the end of august they looked great. I sent the seller good feedback on these. Then when I went to install...

The windshield or windscreen as some call it on my 1929 standard phaeton had daylight showing around it on both sides in places and along the top too.I would guess the gap was almost 1/16th inch on both sides and the top in some locations . The glass I have is in good condition it is NOT the...

:)I was at a garage sale and out of curiosity bought a tool it might be a Model A tool (who knows ) that looks like vice grip pliers BUT has welded on it on front what appears to be an adjustable rivet thing . It also has a lever gadget on the front top you can turn . I have no idea what this...

I have for sale two original steel front fenders for Model A Ford the price is for TWO fenders . These look pretty solid no rusted out holes or big dents there has been work done on them what looks like a couple of patches when you look on the inside you can see these but they don't show on the...

I know I saw on the forum sometime back the engine RPM's at various speeds 30,40,50 Mph in third gear for a 28-29 model A with standard 21 inch wheels BUT I can not find that info now when I need it does anyone have this info ? THANKS B0B in MICHIGAN

:)I posted a question a few days ago about a painting problem the top-coat was wrinkling ! I had used Krylon primer in spray cans several times on the Model A before with good results ( not all of us have real good painting equipment ) but this time on the Model A Hood the finish coat...

:rolleyes:We plan to travel down to Dallas Texas from Michigan by car sometime this summer ...I was wondering if there are any big Model A parts places on the way ? or in the Dallas area ? Where we can stop... Thanks guys ! BOB in the lower left corner of Michigan. :)

:confused: I picked up an original 1929 hood in good condition and of course needed to paint it ...I took it apart ,sanded it to bare metal...I had some cans of Krylon white primer so I sprayed a piece of scrap sheet metal with the white primer and then my acrylic lacquer color coat which is...

The radiator filler neck came loose on my 29 Phaeton the quail was spinning around like it had come to life I was glad it did not fall off on the road ! :D ... back home I removed the hood and radiator shell and was thinking "could I solder it back on in the car myself ? " I thought about it...

:)Just working on the 29 Model A today and found the right front spindle assembly will slide up and down about 1/16th inch! :confused:The King pin seems ok as far as the fit the spindle just has this vertical movement .. IS this OK ? There was no vertical play there the last time I checked and I...

I am wondering how many miles some of you have on your Model A Inserted engines with the balanced crankshaft weights and other improvements have you had any problems and also what speeds do you drive ? My touring engine has 2000 miles on it and is running fine now with no problems ...I...

Wanted! 4 Model A brake drum reinforcing rings ...I am looking for 4 reinforcing rings for my Model A brakes ...Contact me with price and shipping at mooo46@yahoo.com THANK YOU ! :) BOB