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What do you think they are off of? I am thinking they are from the 30's but not sure of make of vehicle, TIA Clay

I recently purchased these at an auction, I was thinking they were Ford, but I cannot find a Ford Script. On top of the Lens, it actually has the measurement in the glass, they read: 8 & 3/8 X 7 & 1/16. On the bottom of the lens, it reads: Two lite headlamp Also it reads: For use with 21 CP...

If this is the wrong place to post, I apologize. Currently our club the "Beehive A's" club meeting goes as follows; Club business/ new members Tech talk Then we have a drawing $1.00 per ticket, then a portion goes to the person who bought refreshments, 1/2 goes to the club, 1/2 goes to the...

Aapco Gauge, 160 degree thermostat, reads 160 on gauge When I got the radiator back the overflow tube was to tall for the cap to work so I had to cut the tube down see pic. As far as how much I fill it, before I drive it, I fill it full, I know its going to leak out, but I don't want to run it...

I have a 30 Coupe I have installed a brand new leakless water pump, also had the radiator cleaned, & fixed by a reputable radiator shop, also purchased a brand new radiator cap (Making sure its a radiator cap and not a fuel cap). Also replaced both upper and lower hoses, and installed a...

To answer your question: I fall into the category that this is my first model A. I have worked on allot of forms of Internal combustion engines over the years. I am the type of guy that will dig in and figure the issue out or how to modify it to get it back on the road. With that being said, I...

Greetings, I have been asked by our Model A club to give a basic demonstration on the functionality of a Model A Carburetor. I thought about starting off mentioning about fuel flow to the carburetor, then going into basic stuff such as fuel filter inside the carburetor, the proper fitment of...

Ok not trying to hi-jack this thread but I have a Question. My engine number is approx 4 mos (April 1930)from the mfr date of the car (August 1930). So is this a matching numbers car then? TIA Clay

How much can the car be driven with a bad head gasket?

Also........ Is the model A engine prone to blown head gaskets? TIA Clay

Blown head gasket....... uuugghhhhh Yes, that is exactly what it is doing in the radiator. Ok, so I thought if you had a blown head gasket, you would smell it burning through the exhaust of the tail pipe when running? Or it would have a cloud of steam coming out of it? So for the blown head...

Hi Guys/ Gals, I am having a coolant loss problem, and I am not sure what to do. Here are the facts on my car: 1930 Coupe Stock 4 cyl with Model B head, and Model B cam, leak less water pump. Radiator is stock, and earlier this year, I had a (Trusted) local radiator shop go through my radiator...

Can you please help me? I had a guy in our club rebuild my horn, and it worked great on the bench! Put the horn in my car, found that no wire goes to the horn button, ah hah! So I install a button and run two wires, but find that the Amp meter has more amps than the button is rated for. Wire...

Greetings, Yes here in Utah its called Automotive Industrial Supply, they still sell Lacquer, they will put it in a spray aerosol can, or quart, etc. Their number is : (801) 732-1500 Ask for Debbie Hope this helps, Clay

Thanks to all that responded. I replaced my exhaust gasket, found that part of the gasket was destroyed, so I replaced it and wahala no more smells! Working bugs out one at a time, TIA Clay

Is there a step by step on how to time the model A engine? My engine runs pretty good, but it really lacks power at top end and backfires when shifting gears. My advance/retard lever is in the full advanced position. I have seen on youtube where a gentleman made a pointer and used a timing...

Hi Tom, I am assuming by freeplay you mean the distance between the very top of where the clutch pedal returns to and where it starts to get resistance for hitting the clutch. Ok I measured it and its 1" free play. The engine is painted, Thank you, Clay

Hi Guys, Got my model A on the road for the 1st time. It runs/drives pretty well, I think........ I had the flywheel shaved, new clutch, etc was installed. And have lubricated using the Zerk fitting. When I drive it, the clutch does not slip at all. When you let it out, all is well. Also...

I purchased an aftermarket gas pedal foot from Berts. Can someone post pics of how this goes on to my original gas pedal? Or explain how to mount this and make it function? TIA Clay

Ok here is some pics The 1st one is on the Brake pedal itself The last two are by the brake light switch. The rod matches/meets the brake light switch, its just not long enough. I tried adjusting the clevis, still does not reach. TIA Clay