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Update Got the manifolds re-surfaced and installed. Discovered a problem with the carb and got that sorted. Car now runs just like it should Thanks again for all the assistance

I was able to do a compression check and all 4 cylinders checked out at 40. I ran the test twice with two different gauges and got the same results. I removed the intake/exhaust manifold and the gasket was in poor condition. I will take the combined manifolds out to get them resurfaced and...

I tried the starter fluid and it did not fire, I had previously put a small amount of gas in all cylinders with no results

Car will not start , have good flow of fuel to carb, installed new coil, condenser and checked points and timing. I have spark to points and to plugs (All cylinders) engine will not fire at all. I fear that I have either a blown head gasket or intake manifold gasket. Any suggestions would be...

Would a bead of silicone work ?

I went out to move the Model A pickup yesterday, it started fine, pushed the clutch in and moved it forward about a foot. The clutch pedal went all the way to the floor, movement stopped. I checked underneath to make sure nothing was disconnected with the pedal etc and nothing obvious. I have...

The doors on my ccpu often open when I hit a bump or make a shart turn. Does anyone make a simple safety lock that could prevent this? It seems that a sliding mechanism could be used as a safety lock without looking too bad.

Just starting to adjust brakes and the right rear adjusting wedge does not make any changes either forward or backward. I removed the drum and everything looks normal but the shoe does not move when turning the wedge. Never worked on brakes before so lost on what to check for.

I am close to getting the cab of my 1930 CCPU from the painter and was wondering exactly where the bed panel goes. I know the orientation but do not know if it tucks under the rear of the cab or not. Probably a dumb question but it has been a long time since I took it apart.

Amen to leo's comment.

I did get it figured out, thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I tried the advice of 1931 Flamingo and discovered that the pin on the distributor was not 100% aligned with the hole in the head (not mine, the engine). I used a drill bit and cleaned the paint out and the distributor dropped...

I am having a problem installing a distributor. Hope someone can assist. Newly overhauled engine to include rebuilding oil pump. When I insert the distributor, it will not seat against the head. It will go down about 1/8 to 1/16 and no further. I have reversed the ends of the long shaft...

Got my replacement shaft yesterday and installed it today. Quick response from Snyder's.

Thanks for all the replies, I tried moving the gears back and forth on the shaft but did not have any luck. I called Snyder's and they acknowledged that there were some problems with some shafts. They are going to send me another and test it with gears before they send it out. I had another...

The gears do not slide easily at all, I can move them but with quite a bit of effort.

In the process of working on the transmission in my model A and need some advice. I am replacing all the bearings and discovered the main shaft (not gear shaft) has some scoring so I ordered a new main shaft and received it from Snyders. The issue I am having is that the gears were difficult...

I can not figure out how to post pictures but could email them to anyone interested 1929 Roadster - Newly painted, engine has less than 300 miles since overhaul, newer tires, mechanically in excellent condition. Upholstery is leather in cab and rumble seat. Painted Rose Beige Asking...

What is the purpose of the two u shaped shims?

Thanks for your reply. The windshield just barely clears the gas cap. I cannot see where it is bindind but I am afraid to put more pressure on it for fear of breaking the windshield. I thought maybe there was a slight up/down adjustment underneath the headliner. I will do some more looking...

I hope someone can help with this issue My 30 coupe windshield will not shut completely. I have not removed the headliner but cannot see where there is any adjustment up or down. I am able to move it a little bit from right to left but that is all. It does not hit the gas tank but is very...