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I recently had work done on my 1933 rear end. When I got my car back I noticed unusual noise coming from under the car. Upon examination I found that the bolt that secures the rear radius rods to the torque tube only halfway through the hole with no nut on the other side. I was able to get...

Hey Guys, I have a 21 stud flathead with Eddie Meyer heads. My research shows that the heads are rated 8.25:1 CR but my heads are about 89-90 lbs at each cylinder. If my math is correct, this comes out to around 6:1 compression. The engine was built by H & H Flatheads and has about 800 miles...

Hey Guys, I’ve read all I can on here about adding the red fluid to the fuel gauge. All the posts I’ve found indicate working with an empty tank or close to it and adding the red fluid bringing the level up to where it just shows at the bottom of the gauge. My tank is full. Do I fill the...

I find myself in need of a some accurate measurements and I want to up grade my $9.95 non digital caliper. I see on Amazon digital calipers in all price ranges but it’s hard to judge quality based solely on price. From your experience, can any of you recommend a good quality reasonably priced...

Hey Guys, After I got my wagon back from the repair shop a few months ago, I found that grease was gushing out of the back of the transmission at the clamshell (photo). I ordered a kit that uses a rubber tube instead of cork to fill the groove at the back of the cs. I...

Hey Guys, A big thank you to all of you for your help and advise over the past few years I’ve been enjoying doing my own work since I took delivery of my 1933 woodie last January. About the wagon. The wagon had 9 miles on the odometer when it was delivered. Initially it wouldn’t start...

Hey Guys, Need some held. I have a 1933 wagon with aftermarket Hydrolic brakes I think these are Lincoln brakes but not sure. I’m unable to adjust the front brake so I am trying to remove the brake line from the front brakes so that I can remove the wheel cylinder and hone or replace. I am...

Hey Guys, I’ve searched everywhere for information about adjusting these brakes. I can’t find anything that clearly shows the process. Do I adjust from the top or the bottoms or both? Richard

I am trying to find a coil for my flathead. I have a 1933 engine that was rebuilt by H&H Flatheads. It has aftermarket aluminum heads, two stromberg 97s carburetors, a slightly lopey cam (I don’t know which one) and Mallory dual point distributor 2572101. I currently have an all black generic...

Hey Guys, Quick question. I am replacing the spark plug wires on my wagon today. I got my wires in yesterday. One end is copper and the other end is brass. Which end goes to the distributor cap?

Hey Guys, Has anyone had any experience with a bore scope that will fit into the cylinder head spark plug hole to view the position of the cylinder head? Richard

Hey Guys, My engine was running poorly after I rebuilt the carburetors. It idled ok but had no power. I thought it might be ignition so I pulled the distributor. It’s a Mallory dual point distributor. I found the points had no separation on one side and about 15 degrees on the other. I reset...

Hey Guys, I’ve been thinking about exhaust lately. I’ve had 2 different dual exhaust systems on my ‘34 with original cast iron manifolds. The first set of pipes were 1-3/4 tubing and glass packs. The sound sucked and it was ugly to look at under the car. After about a year, I had another...

Hey Guys, Anyone have telephone number for uncle max? Richard

Hey Guys, I have 2 carburetors that I replaced on my ‘33 woodie after they left me stranded on the road more than once. I want to have them rebuilt, but only if they are genuine Strombergs 97s and not a knockoff. Are this a genuine Stromberg? Richard

Hey guys, I am trying to repair a leak in my fuel pipe on the side of my ‘33 wagon. I’ve removed the fender but I need to remove the inner fender. There are no screws or bolts holding it in place but it won’t budge. Any suggestions? Richard

I’ve finally located the the source of the gas fumes that I’ve been chasing for over a year. With the help of a friend, I was able to uncover the gas tank in my ‘33 Woodie. I discovered that the leak was where the fuel goes into the gas tank from the outside. The two sections are screwed...

Good morning Guys, I am trying to set the toe in on my 1933 wagon. I have searched every way I can think of to find information on setting the toe in but I get absolutely zero responses. I am stuck after I mark the lines around around the tires on both sides. I’ve seen it done with a toe...

Hey Guys, I’m having trouble with my steering. When I make a turn, the steering wheel has to be manually returned to the straight forward position. I made up a crude instrument to measure the caster in the front wheels. I got measurements of 2.5 degrees on the left side and 0 degrees on the...

Hey Guys, Since I brought home my ‘33 woodie six months ago, there has been a constant smell of gasoline. It doesn’t bother me a lot but everyone who enters comments on the strong smell of gasoline. I have checked the fuel line from the top of the gas tank to the carburetors. Dry as a bone...