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Front brakes squeal as I'm coming to a stop. Started only a couple hundred miles ago (embarrasing in public!). It's reduced somewhat, but still there, after driving a while and the brakes get warmed up. The noise is increased while in a turn as compared to rolling straight. All new...

Any quick, easy tips on how to post a photo along with a reply to a thread here? When I select the "INSERT AN IMAGE" icon in the "REPLY" window it asks for my "IMAGE URL". But I'm not going out to the internet to grab a photo, I just want to use a photo from my "Windows My Pictures"...

It seems that you can't lubricate the clutch throw-out bearing in service. If it ever starts acting up you have to remove the rear end, transmission and bell-housing just to get to it. Not very smart "maintainability" design on Henry's part for such a critical item as this is. Note apparently...

While I had the drums off for the annual cleaning and inspection of the brakes, I figured what-the-heck and used a stiff wire brush on the surfaces of the linings. Then vacuumed thoroughly. I guess a similar effect to sanding the surfaces that someone mentioned elsewhere here. It took away...

I'd appreciate some thoughts and expert input from the Gang: I'm wrapping up my list of "periodic service" and maintenance items in getting the roadster ready for spring. I always remove the wheels and drums to inspect and vacuum out the brakes, repack the bearings and add a trace of hi-temp...

Gents, Recently, when starting the car ('31 roadster) the starter wants to disengage from the flywheel prematurely before the enging catches and starts. It engages the flywheel OK but just won't hang in there long enough to keep cranking as I hold my foot in the starter button. It's...

I'm "rebuilding" my gas gage because the cork float sank last summer. But I did something dumb - When I completely disassembled the gage a couple of months ago, I didn't note the order in which the parts (two cork gaskets, sight glass and black metal disc with level line) stack up under the...

Although the estimated cost per set will probably keep me from taking advantage of Mr. Ehrenhofer's offer, it got me thinking about the running boards on my '31 roadster that are original but have rubber mats that are in poor condition. I really want to "restore" the original boards if at all...

Does anyone use those artificial leather and cloth spring covers that the parts places sell? I installed a set after correctly saturating the pads with "heavy oil" (I used 600W) per the instructions that came with them. We'll see how they work out over the long run. Any experiences and...

Gentlemen, Forgive the repetition as I know this has been discussed before, but I didn't need to know back then and didn't take notes: How do you adjust the amp output of the generator? I have a '31 roadster with a correct, stock generator (not "powerhouse"). I recently installed one of...

Well, my tired old original radiator finally bit the dust - leaks, low flow, too many dinged/squashed tubes and loose fins to risk sinking any more repair money into it. So I yanked it and I'm waiting for my new BrassWorks unit to arrive ('can't wait). 'Just ordered it today and can say for...

As noted in my first post, after boiling over at the parade and running very rough, she smoothed out and ran good all the way home. This alone says a LOT for the great benefit of rolling down the road and forcing more air through the radiator vs. standing still. Re-filled the radiator...

During an hour-long idling period before the parade yesterday while lining up, the engine overheated, dumped a LOT of coolant on the ground (still had some left) and started running unevenly. It hesitated and bucked in taking power to start rolling. Motometer "mercury" got nearly into the clear...

I've had the front brake drums off and on dozens of times in 25 years and was just informed that I have been doing it wrong! (by my very-trusted mechanic - who shall remain nameless - to protect the innocent). Now I am the proud recipient of "authoritative" but conflicting advice on how tight...

A possible clarification, If I may, on the subject.... Please read my last post under "Engine Break-In Conflicting Advice". I should have started a new thread but I don't feel like re-typing it all again here. Comments and missed insights welcome! Earle

I just had work done on my engine (new insert rods, rings and cylinder honing). Refer to my earlier post about "rod bearing failure". This work, of course, calls for my having to go through a "break-in" period all over again. But I've heard, over the years, two very different philosophies...

I mentioned, in an earlier post (related to a high-compression head discussion), the recent failure of the babbit (cracking and delamination) in all four of my connecting rods. Here (I hope) are photos of the delaminated babbit. Cause?? - bad alloy?? - bad/cold pour?? - other workmanship...

Here's our '31 Roadster. I hope it uploaded OK. If it didn't, I'll keep trying. I know there must be some terribly simple step I'm just overlooking.

'Got through the registration process and seeing if I can actually post stuff! Next I have to see if I can post a photo. The New Ford Barn looks good! 'Should be fun...:)