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Chris, I would try the Mitchell puller and remove the race and bearings and then disassemble . You need a rebuild at this point of all parts with proper preloads when the time comes . I offered to chat with you on the Model A restorer club site as in the Marc tech advisor. In my years I’ve done...

I have a younger fellow here in the St Louis area who went to McPherson restoration college and his craft is upholstery. He’s a great detail guy and would do a nice job. If you in Marc I’m the National technical director and my contact info is in rh front. If not drop me a pm , although I’m not...

They may not be bad …. As I don’t replace them if the drivetrain is assembled if they are good. If they need replacing Marshall’s descriptive process is exactly right. He’s done it more than a time or two ! Larry Shepard

Re: Follow the clues…. You need to come to my roadside troubleshooting seminar at Gettysburg! Come find me around the repair tent and introduce yourself. Larry Shepard Marc Tech advisor

Thanks nkaminar , the brakes can actually get Stuck on . I’ve had Thai happen with guya on tour and they hit a big bump and then their brakes get stuck on . I’ve removed rhe rod, straighten in a curb bumper with a hammer and reinstall and torque and Cant outward the brake rod return springs to...

You are doing this the difficult way for sure . Remove the steering arms from the spindles by removing the front spindle nuts and dislodge the steering arms from the spindles. Also remove the steering arm from the sector by removing the pitman arm sector clamp bolt. Take pitman off and remove...

With all due respect guys above that happened because the rear brake rod hit the rear shock arm and shock adjuster. The car may have 32 or v8 shocks where the shocks are taller (thicker) than rhe A. It can also happen when the return springs on the radius rod are mounted not canted outward far...

BVZ24, You might have a problem with the brake an actuating pin sticking within the spindle bolt . Either because of worn spindle bolt/kin pins or a bind somewhere that prevents the pin from moving freely. It could also be over travel causing it to get stuck . I give the brake seminars for Marc...

Russell, The pinion preload for used bearings is 12-15 INCH pounds…. For new bearings 18-20 INCH pounds .. you really need to assemble it into rhe banjo with the stub and if the open driveline is bolted on you can leave it off till you preload rhe bearings . I have done over 350 rear axles and...

I have several bundles , I’ll check to see if I habe any of the long ones … Larry

Marshall has helped cover the bases well , as always… when still and clutch depressed can you shift into gear without grinding ? If not you may have a clutch pressure plate issue. With the bases covered it really should be shifting ok… I always tell folks to lazy shift counting 1,2 sometimes...

It is normal to habe resistance when you are expanding the spring enough to do so. Look inside the inspection cover and see it. I use a medium pipe wrench h in the arm to get the leverage to insert the pin. It helps to have someone on too top to keep the pedal up but can be done by one . 3/4...

Actually years ago Roger Kaufman who mentored me on my first fine pint judging volunteer experience told me it that if using repro parts that “fooling the judges “ is just fine and making sure the prts were accurate enough to pass for an original parts as produced . The reality is that none of...

Brent , If Milford is in that group he is the guy . He’s helped me on the start ups before at Midel A days and the repair tents and is a wonderful schooled guy. If I have his cell I will text it to you . Larry Shepard

Paul , absolutely ! Even in our busy life and day to day an hour or two ride in the A or one of our other old cars is a great healer of a bad day. You do a great job I video of your local travels ! Larry

Those are probably values for an average driver car that’s is a 3 or maybe 2 in the 5 scale. I purchased one last year I considered a good deal ( negotiated ) on that upper range that was a former fine point car , Marc masters 458 points . The cost of restoring these cars is well into the 45-80...

I have 3 , 1 unrestored that needs surgery but is totally doable, it is an 8,500 car, the other is an excellent unrestored car that has had some work done to it and is super solid. I would peg it at 16. An easy restoration if I can say that about a cabriolet . I bought a restored point car 458...

Find another axle. ….. Larry Shepard

I’m not a fan of the shims unless they are absolutely necessary. The ones from the suppliers are decent, just make sure you fit them and make sure they are curves and not obstructing the key. They can be trimmed easily with sharp scissors. This is to shim it out slightly so the drum doesn’t...

This is my wheelhouse after rebuilding in excess of 350 Model A and v8 axles over time….. if you have a bad key way on the axle also inspect the hub . The key must fit snug in the axle and the hub . If it is worn and you will most likely see wear on the sides of the axle key, it is best to...