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    1934 Ford Cabriolet

    I have 2 questions for my 1934 Cabriolet- it is all stock. The charging gauge shows it is discharging when the engine is running. I checked the generator with a volt meter and it’s putting out 6+ volts. Is this normal? Next question is I see advertisements in V8 Times for Early Ford V8 Club...
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    1940 Ford Deluxe Sedan 4 door w/V8 - 85 hsp

    Problem - Can't get a full brake pedal. Left front wheel cylinder was locked up. Replaced both front wheel cylinders and brake shoes plus hardware. Went to bleed those wheel cylinders and both started to leak during the bleeding. At that time took original wheel cylinders to be rebuilt. When...
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    Brakes 1940 Ford

    Sorry for long explanation thought every detail would help. (Ford dealer mechanic helping me). While driving car heard front wheel squeaking noise. Got under car and found wheel cylinder very hot. Ordered new cylinders and shoes and replaced. Bled system 3-4 times and removed all air. Pedal felt...
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    1934 Ford Cabriolet gas tank issue

    I have a 1934 Ford Cabriolet rumble seat coupe. A friend recommended putting Sea Foam Engine Treatment into the gas tank to run better. Few weeks later the engine stopped running and I discovered Sea Foam reacted with the paint in the gas tank (ethanol never bothered the paint) Seems now I have...
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    1927 model t oil leak

    Hello. My 1927 Model T has an oil leak on back of the transmission where the ball on wishbone attaches. Last year I cleaned the area and applied J.B. Weld (the one in a plastic tube that you mix with finger and apply to leak area). This did not work. Wondering if there is an easy fix without...
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    Magneto Question

    Hello. I’ve owned a 1927 Model T for 30 years. After driving for about 5 minutes I always switch it over to magneto and it always seemed to run better on magneto than on battery. The other day I took it for a ride and when I switched it to magneto the engine started breaking up and sounding...
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    1934 Ford Cabriolet

    Have questions on 1934 Ford Cabriolet recently purchased. Is there a manual/video to answer questions? Procedure for lowering the top; AM radio. Thanks in advance for any help.
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    Transmission problem into neutral

    Have a Ford Model T with a planetary transmission and cannot get it into neutral. Have set the 3 clutch adjustments with the proper tool. The large spring and yoke in the transmission does operate. I’m hoping it’s something very simple that I’m doing wrong. Would appreciate any help.
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    Model T 1915 truck question

    Hi. Just joined forum yesterday and posted a detailed question regarding my model T 2015 truck. Was advised that I originally posted incorrectly. Is this the correct way? Please advise so I may again ask question. Thanks much, Tim
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    1915 Model T. Engine stalling

    Replaced gas tank that had rotted in 1915 Model T. After 7 to 10 minutes of running the car sputtered, back fired and died. Replaced carburetor thinking it picked up contaminates from old tank. Car has a distributor. Replaced coil and condenser. Problem still persists. There is good gas...
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