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    J type laycock overdrive gets hot

    We have two J type Laycocks being prepared for use in Model A's. Prior to installation we are bench testing them using a rig described on Buckeye Triumph's website which is very helpful. Having filled them with a quart of 85/90 we find they both get hot to the point where it is not comfortable...
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    Drive shaft roller bearing shaft OD

    I need to have my drive shaft bearing surface metal sprayed and turned down but am not sure of what size this should be. I understand the worn limit is 1.085". We have one shaft measuring 1.096" - is this the nominal size? Cheers, Gavin
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    Galvanising Wheels

    Happy New Year to Everyone. Has anyone any experience of galvanising Model A or similar wheels? I'm not sure how the heat involved in the process could affect the wheel but there would never be the need to treat rust on those difficult to access inside spokes again! If I did get mine galvanised...
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    Cross Drilled Crank

    I have a counterweighted B crank which has been cross drilled for pressure oiling but I want to use the standard oiling system in my A. Can anyone advise me if I need to fill the cross drilled holes and how I might do this. Cheers, Gavin.
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    Number on Roadster Body

    Today while working on my early 28 RHD Roadster I found the mark F115 on the left hand side of the body cross member that the front of the seat riser is riveted to. Can anyone advise if this is a body/chassis number or a part number, and if a body number a production date for it? The engine...
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    Arabian Sand Color

    Hello, I am rebuilding a 1928 Model A Roadster AR here in Auckland New Zealand. I am hoping someone can help me with identifying some colors I like. I have a copy of Restoring the Open "A"s by Mack Hils which lists Arabian Sand Light and Dark as colors for the 1928 cars. On pages 35 and 39 Mack...
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