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New Interior, Radiator and Battery Late 1931 with Under Hood Gas Shutoff Dependable Driver, 12V. Electrical System, Ford Cast Iron Front Brakes. Rear Mounted Trunk and Rack. Left Side Spare. Needs some Body and Paint Repair. One Small Rust Spot. Spares include Side Bowl Carburetor and New Wiring...

Wanted: RH Door Garnish for 1931 Coupe. This is the window sill with finger pull. Roland Farrow 412-421-8075

Need a passenger side door garnish molding (door pull) for 1931 Coupe. Roland 412-421-8075

I'm planning to do some experiments this summer when the weather is hot here in western PA. I want to determine if I can reduce the water flow rate and still avoid overheating. I plan to do this by removing material from the water pump impeller vanes. Maybe as much as 2/3 or more of the vane...

I have the same handles as Doug mentioned above. I was thinking of using epoxy to fill the cavity on the inside of the handle and make them more finger friendly. This would not be visible to the observer. Roland

It is my theory that when the radiator restricts flow even slightly the water pump suction creates a low pressure condition in the block and cylinder head that promotes low temperature boiling (think of water boiling at high altitudes at less than 212 deg. ie. low atmospheric pressure)) at the...

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Terry This may be caused by weak valve springs. Roland

Joe A compensator jet that is too small can cause stalling when stopping especially at the bottom of a hill. Check the jet size and compare to Ford specs. If your car is backfiring as you decend a grade this is a clue that it is running lean due to the secondary well being starved for fuel. The...

I am in the process of installing an electric wiper on my 160B. I bought it on eBay and it is new and made by Vintique. I know that Mikes Affordable sells them. It has the same length shaft as the vacuum wiper so I'm not anticipating too many problems. I did have to enlarge the hole in the shaft...

Pat If you have several compensator jets, measure the bores and select the largest one to try. This may help to insure proper fuel level in the secondary well to prevent stalling after de-accelerating. This worked for me when I had the same problem. Roland

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Ray I had the same problem and found that my compensator jet was too small. I replaced it with the proper size and the problem was solved. If the jet is too small the secondary well is drawn down by the idle jet when de-accelerating and can't refill quickly enough to prevent stalling from a...

Tom: Did you get a new shop? Or did Dave talk you into coming over to his? Keep up the good work and great pictures!! Roland

John Buckley: I removed the new metering jet from the rebuild kit in the bottom of the fuel bowl and compared it with an old jet I had on hand. I found the new jet to be smaller so I replaced the new jet with the larger jet. This cleared up the problem and the carb now performs normally. GAV 1...

John: I have exactly the same problem with my Tillotson. Post if you are able to diagnose this particular problem. I will do the same if I can locate the problem. I may not get to this immediately since I am currently running a Zenith but would like to have the Tilly available as a spare or...

Doug I too have the exact same problem(?). I have a two row radiator of unknown make, a 1931 Town sedan model 160B (heavy car) and never any overheating with about 500 miles of driving with plenty of hills here in western PA. The fan is so far behind the thin two row radiator that I wonder if...

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Father Mike Go to Cannonsburg PA on the 4th of July. The Three Rivers Region of the Model A Restorers Club will be participating in the parade there. You will have a chance to meet some Model A guys and consider joining the club. Roland

Mark I have a '31 S/W Town Sedan and I just replaced all the plate glass with safety glass. Here is what to do: Remove the rubber bumper that stops the down travel of the glass. Roll the window all the way down. Remove the three screws that hold the regulator in place and move the regulator...