Q: I’m replacing the cam gear on my 29. I haven’t decided if I’m going
fiber or aluminum. What do you recommend for the torque on cam nut?
Thank You.
-Skinz
A: The Les Andrews book says the camshaft timing gear torque should be
100 ft/lbs. The fiber timing gears are how they came for a good reason-
If for some reason the distributor should seize or something else
happens in the valve train that would otherwise freeze up the valve
train, the timing gear will simply strip and you can fix it. If you use
a metal timing gear and something in the valve train seizes, it will
cause catastrophic damage to the engine block.
-Paul
Q: I am 4’ 9” inches and am in the process of buying a Ford Model A,
400A and know that I will have difficulty reaching the starter and other
pedals. Do you know of anyone or place that sells extension pedals for
a model A? Appreciate any help you can give me.
-Carol
A: Hi Carol. The 400A has an adjustable seat, and you can move it quite
far forward! If that doesn’t get you close enough, then you can always
add padding to the seat back to scoot you closer. A friend of mine uses
a pillow behind her when she drives her Model A.
-Paul
Q: My 31’ came with newer style leak proof water pump , does the front
grease zerk get grease? The back one does not, correct?
-Larry
A: The front zerk fitting greases the front bearing on the water pump
shaft. Normally, the rear grease fitting no longer needs to be greased
if it has the “modern” the rear cartridge assembly, it was designed to
not be greased.
-Rick Black
Q: I’ve recently acquired a 1929 Special Coupe with 21″ Garfield tires
on it. All are OK / don’t leak, but are most likely older than I am!
From what I can find online these are probably from the late ’70s (I
think). I’m looking at possibly either the European Classics or Lucas
brand tires. I’m not able to spend big bucks at this time
unfortunately. Do you have any recommendations for a decent midrange
price tire? Thanks,
-Jesse
A: I’ve heard from a couple of people that those European Classic tires
are fine. Not sure how many miles you can put on them before they wear
out. I’ve gotten lots of miles on Goodyear tires, they lasted much
longer than my first Firestones.
-Rick Black
A: Jesse, I have to tell you, this is one of those times when you are
really going to get what you pay for. I have tried several different
tires, but the repro Goodyear Model A tires made by Coker are absolutely
worth every penny. Save up as needed, and just don’t look back.