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Maximum tire size on 19” A rims / risks? Maximum tire size on 19” A rims Looking to run bigger tires on my 19" rims as the original 4.75-19 look dis proportional. I’m having hydraulic brakes, so no issue with the brake rods. The speedo and the fender will be adjusted accordingly...

Hi Guy's I'm repairing my Model A after an unfortunate accident last month. Another car crashed with a 30 miles into my left front wheel. Front axle, spring perch, spring, wishbone, brake pads, brake drum, wheels, clutch housing - all need to be replaced. This is a bit of a challange, as there...

I have difficulties adjusting the rear brakes and believe the cause in the rear axle play. Most of the times brake drums get hot, despite the wheels spinning free without brake fiction when car is lifted. The temperature of the drums is measured with infrared thermometer to approx 250°F - 300°F...

I've restored a B-Engine during the recent three month: - honed to 0.100, - new pistons and rings, - new valves and adjustable tappets, - some babbits done, - bearing clearance adjusted, - oil pressure holes cleaned well. Today and I fired up the engine. It took two turns of...

Today I managed installing a restored B-engine in my Model A. Everything matched well, except the front motor mount yoke. The motor mount yoke is to wide for the timing wheel cover. I checked the larger known web shops for a B motor mount yoke, but could not find one. Where could I buy...

Could not really find an answer in the forum despite a bit of searching. Anyway, I want to change my aging A-Engine with a restored Diamond B-Engine by maintaining the entire drive train: A-gearbox, A-clutch housing, A-flywheel housing, A-Flywheel. All to be mounted on a A-Frame. I...

I've bought this engine as "a well restored engine" about a year ago to replace my aging engine in the Model A. This winter should have been the winter to swap engines. Removed the head and everything looked fine, 4 new valves - except cylinder #3, two about 1mm deep scratches. Can this...

Hi, I'm looking for a RHD 2 tooth steering box for 1929 Ford Model A. I'm happy repairing and restoring myself - it does not necessarily to be a functional box. many thanks in advance Christian