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Expertise
Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.
Experience in the area
Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.
Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club.
Publications
Just wrote a book, "More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com
Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976 (I think it was 1976). Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.
Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.
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Recent Answers from jack bahm
2009-11-02 Fordel Model A cut-out switch:
Just get a new one, but I suggest that you change over to a 6 volt alternator. We all run alternators and life is much simpler that way. They are about $125 now,(used to cost only $80, but for some reason
2009-11-01 fuel sending unit:
I'm sorry but I don't know. I can help you on Model A's, but not the '50 Ply. Find a plymouth car club and join it. You could contact the Walter P Chrysler club and ask them. Here is the link. http://www
2009-10-28 1929 Model A Starting Issue:
The gap to the buttons is 0.025-0.030" I would try another dist. body if you can borrow one. They can be tricky. Also the rotor, or the center contact in the cap could be the prob. I would replace
2009-10-19 1929 Model A Starting Issue:
Get the model A mechanics hand book by les andrews. A great book for about $35 from MARC or one of the parts suppliers. We all have the book and use it all the time. If the points have been in there
2009-10-04 model A brakes:
You are tackling a big job. Not hard, but a lot of work. Better get the Model A mechanic's hand book. by les andrews. Great book that we all have and use. I used mine this am. About $35 from MARC
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