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Thanks to Joe K and Kurt in NJ for providing this information. I will check out all the Spindle Arms that I have not cleaned up to be sure what I have. I will try to reuse what parts I have that will meet the required dimensions/functions. If I need to put in new bushings, I will proceed in...

I am working on my 31 Vickie. Looking to put in front seat belts, but that is another thing. My steering was sort of OK but when I stopped in a certain way the infamous death wobble appeared. I will need to do something with the Radius Rod ball later. I replaced the passenger side steering...

Bruce: I looked at my e-mail this evening and Bill sent me a good write up. Vic

Bruce: Thanks. I don't know. I need to look. Hopefully I can find a response from Bill Cilker. Vic

Bill: I sent you two messages. No response. I want to send you a direct message but I get a '403" unable to use this message. Please review my messages with my e-mail. Vic

Two weeks ago a new Mitchell overdrive and syncro transmission were installed. I really like the way it drives and expect to put more miles on it. I found my box of front seat belts to be installed. It looks like I can easily install both outside belt fasteners to the frame rail. The inside...

For the first time in a long time I have seen a '30 hood with the side 3 swing out vents. What is the reason for these and the possible source? How common are these and how useful and possible value? I like the way they look. Vic

Please tell me about these new 21 inch wheels. Who has them, cost, availability, etc? I hate the original ones when mounting tires and tubes. I have a pair of new tires in the shop now. Vic

We put the Red engine on the test stand. Using a compression tester without a thing to hold the max value on a cold engine, all 4 cylinders showed high 60's in all cylinders. We got the distributor sorted out and the engine started right up. Without tuning things up we let it run for ten...

Correction - the engine has MF (no dash) on the head. Painted red like M-F tractors, etc. I am not sure that it is M-F. It is a Model A looking engine. Vic

The old engine from my previous post has been declared dead. We will pull the head at a later date to look inside. I found a complete M-F engine (Red color) far in the back of the garage and will check to make sure it can turn freely before we put it on the test stand. It has a "M-F" raised...

Pulled the starter and it spun with jumper cables. They used a borascope and took several pictures through the spark plug holes. Rust inside the cylinders was terrible and the engine was pronounced toast. I bought a borascope a few years ago for less than $100 and it is useful for many things...

A young club member purchased a 30 Roadster Saturday night and we brought it to his garage on a trailer. Today he put a new 6-volt battery in and was unable to get the engine to turn over. Also unable to free it up by crank. This is a first for me. The clutch is functional. One thought is...

rackops Thanks. That is an unbelievable parts list. Vic

CORRECTION Bolts are 7/16-20, not 3/8 in. Vic

No head marking for grade 5 or 8. That's why I said grade 2. The threads look like they are formed, not cut. Vic

I am trying to understand stud removal. If you heat the stud, it will expand into the block and become tighter. If you heat the block, the hole will get bigger and potentially release the stud. I usually stay away from these things. What do you think is more correct? I have seen some...

I am spending a little time getting/keeping my shop in order. My previous question about cotter pins got some good information for me and others. I thank all the responders. New question. I have a collection of 3/8 in NF x 1 in long hex bolts - probably grade 2. These bolts have 2 separate...

There have been great responses to my original question. Now I need to find some of these plastic boxes for a new one or my lost one. Has anyone ever seen one of these Hammer-lock pins on an original unmolested Model A? Vic

Gary: Exactly what I was looking for.Many thanks. Vic