Tips For Model A's

[rob63mess]

Don't get rid of your spare parts...I've given away a ton of parts (and probably will continue to do so) only to find out later that I could use them on the next project that comes along. Trading parts is a great way to keep the cost of restoration down while meeting the guys on the forum.

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

Originally Posted by fredski

My model a is parked beside ,my 63 corvette should I be worried??

Fredsk

Nah, the corvette is made out of plastic

[C26Pinelake]

Originally Posted by Tim Armstrong

Old gas is your enemy. Never cook bacon with out a shirt on.

I agree with both!
Wayne

[colin1928]

Buy and read books about your car (do not forget repair manuals )

[JBill]

After timing, don't forget to replace the timing pin correctly.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

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Originally Posted by forever4

Then order a new muffler.

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[caboose]

Be very thankful if your mate shares your love of old cars and is willing to crawl under them to help you.

[ronn]

always sell your A for a few dollars more then you paid........... brag to the wife as to how smart
you are and she will love you for it!

better then being told no, when you go to buy your next A......................

[Mitch//pa]

keep your issued box of depends under the seat in the storage compartment so nobody see's them

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by Dan Partain

For those who haven't seen this before - To chase dirty or rusty threads, grind bolts with the same thread and run them into the holes that need cleaning. The sharp leading edge of the threads will do a pretty good job, and not ruin a good tap from grease/dirt combo. Regular hardware bolts work good for this and are cheap to replace when the threads get worn. I try to not use good A bolts if I can help it.

I've been doing this for years. Nowadays, I spend a little time getting the best edge on the treads as I can, then heat the bolt to bright red hot, almost yellow. Then drop it into a METAL container of oil.
This case hardens the bolt so long as it is a reasonable quality one in the first place and not one of those muck metal Chinese ones. You'll get much longer life out of it but makes sharpening it with a file pretty hard on the file (grind only).

[kevinwalshe]

Originally Posted by Marshall57

Next tip.
When changing out an oil Pan or an engine, you will put a quart down the distributor hole and then use the rest of the five quarts to fill it up.

I know this is old but I am changing my head to a Snyders high compression head and have mine all apart right now. So what you are saying is that after I put the head on, (drained all oil and new pan gasket) to put a QUART of oil down the dizzy hole, then the 4 quarts in the filler spout? Like most of you said:
"read, read, read, ask questions, read some more." So that's the plan!
Thanks,
Kevin

[Bill in SoCal]

Take lots of pictures with your digital camera. Pictures, the way everything is now - everything. Pictures, when you take things apart. Pictures, when you put it back together. You can't take enough pictures. When your mind gets foggy - you will be so glad you took those pictures. My mind get foggy a lot and pictures have saved me time and time again. Have fun, Bill

[kevinmac/toledo]

Originally Posted by fredski

My model a is parked beside ,my 63 corvette should I be worried??

Fredsk

my 31 coupe is resting beside my 71 convertable big block

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

Originally Posted by kevinwalshe

I know this is old but I am changing my head to a Snyders high compression head and have mine all apart right now. So what you are saying is that after I put the head on, (drained all oil and new pan gasket) to put a QUART of oil down the dizzy hole, then the 4 quarts in the filler spout? Like most of you said:
"read, read, read, ask questions, read some more." So that's the plan!
Thanks,
Kevin

This is for when the engine has NO oil period. The quart down the distributor fills the oil galley and dipper trays, to prevent a "dry" start.
Sorry missed the all apart oil pan off.

[Charlville]

Locate your local Barner, I'm lucky here in the UK to have Juke Joint Johnny nearby

[willobs]

My best tip, always move spark lever up when turning off engine!

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by kevinmac/toledo

my 31 coupe is resting beside my 71 convertable big block

My 1928 Sport coupe is parked next to my 1966 Corvette. They get a long because the Corvette has 40 years seniority.

[mshmodela]

Think before you dive into a problem, you may make things worse.

[Skeezixx]

I always install slide terminals in the headlamp and horn wires. In the event you need to replace the radiator you won't have to discombobulate the headlights and horn.

Crimp them on the wires with about 1 inch between them so you can still fish them through the conduits.

[johnbuckley]

When visiting the pub try to park facing down hill, or if it's flat reverse into parking bay and make sure you have a clear exit path. That way it makes bump starting easier when after a few drinks you realise you've got a flat battery because you left the lights on.
Oh and fit a battery master switch.