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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. 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

2012-02-04 1966 Plymouth Fury111 { 383:

I can't help  you with the bumper, but somewhere about that time, the bumper standard came in.  The center pad could be an addition to pass the test.  Not sure, but not a big deal anyway.  Go to the walter

2012-02-04 65 plymouth fury sport:

Sorry, but I can't help you. Go to the Walter p chrysler site and see if they can help you. I'll look for the link when I get off the road. Traveling right now. I know model A's , not much about the modern

2012-01-15 1951 chevy 216ci engine:

I'm sorry, but I know Model A's and not too much about the modern iron.  In your case, I think the answer might be that the filter was an option.  That is right about the time they were going to full flow

2012-01-12 MOdel A Ford 1929:

We all have had that problem.  Here is what you do:  Get the red book, Model  A Ford mechanics handbook from MARC or any of the suppliers.  About $35 and we all use it often.  Then, order the rebuild kit

2012-01-10 model a gen:

It goes up to decrease the output and down to increase it.  I guess this means up is opposite the rotation.    Better yet, get a 6 volt alternator.  Works great and does away with the cutout.  We are all

 

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