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What a cool adventure !!!!!!! I'm jealous. We drove our fifth wheel to AK a few years back and my favorite part was driving through BC and the Yukon.

That's not good. A Shay is not a Model 'A'. It's a pinto I believe.

Parts suppliers sell stickers that look perfect in those bumper clamps. Don't paint them, use the stickers. Looks more professional. Jim

What a talented filmmaker. Great job ! Just wish I could watch the whole movie. Jim

I've fixed a few warped Tillotson's and Marvel's. What I do is clamp them together and apply heat using a heat gun. As it heats up, tighten the clamps somewhat. Leave clamps on, let it cool and repeat several times until the surfaces mate up. If you overtighten the clamps you could crack...

I've been battling a similar scenario this week with my 28 Truck. I'm usually really good at figuring out why Model 'A's don't start but this week was a real challenge. I determined it was without a doubt an electrical problem. Test lights seemed to indicate good electrical connections to the...

Here's our Fordor just about ready for the local Christmas parade this Saturday. Dollar store was very helpful.

There are some foreign aftermarket floats that are too big and will cause the condition you describe. Recently I tried using a foreign aftermarket float and had the same circumstance. Ended up using a different float and got rid of the foreign aftermarket one. Get the USA made ones if you can.

After extensive research I also bought a cabinet from Skat Blast and it really is top quality. It comes all put together too PLUS they advertise in either MAFCA or MARC magazine (can't remember which) which supports our hobby. I highly recommend Skat Blast for anyone looking for a blast...

Even though you inspected the axle keys, I'll mention that No forward and reverse were symptoms I had when I sheared off a rear axle last year. It sheared just before the back of the key.

That's exactly the information I was looking for !! Thank you

Yep, the originals do fit the best. That's really nice of you to offer up your extras but I have a few that I can make work. Thanks

I know what you mean Kurt about centering the plate and finessing it into position.

Thanks Ernie but Dave's site is the first one I checked. He doesn't sell them.

You're probably right about only one manufacturer Paul. But I thought I'd throw it out there.

Patrick, the attached picture is from Rex's book on how it should look and how it shouldn't if it doesn't fit right. A nice snug fit shouldn't let any light through. It's probably not as big a deal as they say in the book. I haven't heard anyone else bring up the fit of the throttle plate.

In the book Restoring Model A and B Carburetors the "Rex" Reheis Way it states the throttle plate should do a good job of sealing the throttle passageway when closed. When shining a light through the carburetor, there should be no light around the edges of the throttle plate (see attached...

Thanks Marcus. I'm pretty sure he's still on a long vacation but should be back soon. We are planning a Nachez Trace trail Model 'A' Tour next spring. I'll send you his email address. We still need to lock in a hotel at the southern end of the trail that is convenient for car trailers...

Here's an engine stand I have which is similar to yours but a slightly different design in the front. Mine was custom welded and I can start the engine on the stand. I still need to finish installing the radiator and generator when I get some more time. Being so darned heavy it's a bear...

This might sound too simple but one item that wasn't mentioned is the behavior you describe might happen if spark plugs are terribly fouled. I dealt with similar symptoms this week on one of my Model 'A's. Tried to fix and adjust everything in the world until I realized the plugs were fouled...