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Breaking speedometer cables (2).Disassembling 1930 SW 35001 Oval Speedometer, 10K since 1965 "decals/rebuild". How do you remove the magnet from main shaft? Shaft has spider gear at bottom turned by mating spider gear & speedo cable. I read threads I can find, including link to Model A House...

In troubleshooting my inoperative 6v positive ground right cowl light I found this that may help someone, sometime: voltage at bulb but no current. Baffling! 6 volts DC at the bulb wire terminal, but good bulbs wouldn’t light with good positive ground to bulb metal shell. Finally traced it...

What black paint is best to use on radiator after cleaning? Les Andrew's book states use tar based paint, never enamel. Where can you get such (in CA,NV,AZ)? What do you use? Thanks

I'm looking for an original outer zinc trim piece for the right running board for a '30 coupe. Just need the main outer piece. I bought reproduction set....not the same shape and way too shiney! Mine is somewhere along Auburn-Folsom Road. Thanks, Clem Smith

Does anyone know of a practiced shop that can still properly boil out, rod and reassemble a stock 30 Model A radiator in the Sacramento, Auburn, Grass Valley CA or Reno NV area? What type black paint should be used on radiator when done? Les says not Enamel but Black Tar Based...what would I...

What are the best sealing oil pan gaskets (sides/front/rear) and what are tips/tricks to dropping, installing and sealing oil pan? In searching 3 vendors to buy new gaskets I find 4 types being sold: cork paper rubberized rubberized cork & telfon packing Which works best? My ’30 A oil pan...

My right rear axle seal leaks oil onto tire, rim (and brake?). Can I change axle seal without removing rear end?

Right rear axle slings gear oil onto inside of wheel rim. Can axle seal be changed without removing rear end (and spring spreading)?

I'm having issues putting air in new tubes to 35 PSI. I have new tires with metal stem tubes with new valve cores. Can't get air chuck to depress valve core enough to input air. Some goes in, most escapes. I can only get to about 25 PSI. Tried several air chucks/air hose/compressor...

I found one of my 3 oil leaks: 1930 coupe, stock 4 cylinder. Rebuilt in 1965. 10K miles later. I can't remember breakfast. Right side of engine block. Middle of block. Below valve cover. Below carb. Below oil tube from valve chamber to oil pan. There is a boss with a long bolt and lock...

I yanked a Laycock Type D Overdrive out of a 64 Volvo P1800 that was rotting in a field for 20+ years. Not a later model Type J. Before I even THINK about Model A Overdrive Project and the zillion questions that come with it: Is there anyone in Northern Cal that can check this unit out to see...

Can someone help me with a basic step by step to R&R radiator? Don't want to take A any further apart than needed, but don't want to cut corners and damage anything. Thanks Clem Smith

Installing a Fun Projects 6v+ regulator. How do I physically adjust the third brush for generator output voltage? I removed the band, and see the brush holder, Clymer manual says move it in direction of rotation (clockwise viewed from rear) then 1/3 back etc. Ok, do I use a stick, finger...

Another "not dumb if I ask" question: How tight should rim washer be installed on valve stem, against rim on 19" wheel? hand tight or torqued down (could distort bridge washer inside?)? thanks, Clem

Who sells the best (closest to original look and finish) reproduction hubcaps for 1930-31 19" wheels? I need 5. Is "special" tool really needed to spread the tangs in back for proper fit? Anyone willing to rent/loan "the tool" in Nor Cal (Placerville/Auburn/Grass Valley/Sac)? Thanks, Clem

I have 5 new Goodyear 19" tires. Each has one dot, assume marking heavy spot, to be initially mounted at valve stem. Is there a color code? I have: 2 Green 1 Grey 1 Red 1 Blue

After I mount my new Goodyears...how do you balance 19" Model A tires/wheels? Or do you balance them? Thanks, Clem

I have 5 new 19" Goodyears, tubes, rim liners and newly powder coated wheels. Need ANY tips on how to mount tires (something about a plastic trash bag?). I have two 30" truck tire irons to work with (they worked to remove old tires). Or...is it better to pay the man and can Les Schwab / Big O...