Ford Model A | Social Media Q&A # 15 with Paul Shinn

[@quailstudios]

Q&A links 1:30 Hole in engine block 3:20 Steering death wobble 5:53 Horns 9:30 Parts houses 10:30 Seat belts 11:30 Related to someone? 12:00 How to buy a Model A 12:44 Engine problems 14:15 Rear seal leak 16:55 GM 1 wire alternator 18:20 start the car under the hood 19:09 Get a club 22:27 back windows in Tudor 24:17 steering box rebuild 26:37 throttle rod sticking 27:39 shirts 28:26 headlights shorting 30:20 keep it stock, mostly More later when I get a little more time

[@Modeltshinn]

You are so incredibly sweet! I appreciate your help big time 💗💕 Have a wonderful day!

[@quailstudios]

@@Modeltshinn I didn't get it all done yet. I've still got a little bit to go; but hopefully by tomorrow if I get time?

[@quailstudios]

33:54 Shock oil 35:08 rebuild carburetor 35:37 adjusting the clutch 36:59 Brake Pads 37:19 Headlight problems 40:44 Horn problems 43:02 Which Tires?

[@Modeltshinn]

@@quailstudios our schedules are so packed, I didn’t get done editing and getting this video uploaded till 2 am and had to be up at 5 am for my 12 hour shift, I had to let it upload to KZbin while sleeping cause internet is slow here in the country…your help is so appreciated, I just don’t have time to do any extras 💗

[@quailstudios]

@@Modeltshinn Take care of yourself Tina. If you get the video out on Thursday instead of Wednesday your subscribers will forgive you. You don't have to be married to the "every Wednesday" schedule. We'll still watch it when we get a chance.

[@myronjacobs5014]

Ahhhhh a fantastic KZbin presentation jam packed with a lot of information as the questions are presented by Mrs. T. Paul and Tina, thanks so much for your well spend and dedicated time IN THE COLD, WITH A CLAPPING ROOF, but we here as always enjoyed you both, as next to your lovely presentation the contents is such a pleasure to listen to, with Paul’s always making a joke of every thing. Makes us laugh and smile here. Thanks again you definitely keep the Model A heart beat and love for ever😘.

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you so much Myron 💕💗

[@quailstudios]

0:00 Intro1:30 Hole in engine block 3:20 Steering death wobble 5:53 Horns 9:30 Parts houses 10:30 Seat belts 11:30 Related to someone? 12:00 How to buy a Model A 12:44 Engine problems 14:15 Rear seal leak 16:55 GM 1 wire alternator 18:20 start the car under the hood 19:09 Get a club 22:27 back windows in Tudor 24:17 steering box rebuild 26:37 throttle rod sticking 27:39 shirts 28:26 headlights shorting 30:20 keep it stock, mostly 33:54 Shock oil 35:08 rebuild carburetor 35:37 adjusting the clutch 36:59 Brake Pads 37:19 Headlight problems 40:44 Horn problems 43:02 Which Tires?

[@Modeltshinn]

💕💗 you’re so awesome!

[@beattyinc]

Thank you for bringing up my question about the wobble. The issue is now resolved. You were right on with the radius ball. (A helpful Simi Valley Model A's member pointed this out right before you published this video, but you nailed it without even looking at it.) A prior owner installed the rubber ball and larger housing, but the rubber ball had disintegrated and was floating in the larger housing. Sammie Guthrie recommended going back to the stock configuration, since the ball was in perfect shape. This resolved the main problem causing the wobble. The other issue was that the front drums were out of round. I think this triggered the oscillation, and the loose radius ball allowed it to keep oscillating. I just had the drums turned and now that both issues are fixed, it drives and stops like a dream. Thanks again for addressing my question. You guys have been very helpful to me and I appreciate your help. You're truly an asset to this community. I hope we can meet up sometime so I can buy you some ice cream!

[@Modeltshinn]

That’s so awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! We like ice cream 💕 have a great week!

[@mattomon1045]

Paul I worked in a ford truck junkyard and you always knew when the engine was bad !!!!! when you looked and it had a new solenoid! even if the engine smoked badly !!!!

[@Bluzo14]

Thank you for the information! Please excuse my NOOB moment with the steering box "drain plug." My imaginary drain plug is certainly not the problem! Lol

[@Modeltshinn]

Omg, you’re so awesome! Hey, you are doing great! Lots to learn for sure, thanks for being here with us 💗 Have an awesome week!

[@RogerModelA]

Great job! You two sure enjoy your work! Someone asked what you used for a seat in your mail truck. I got a tudor seat from bert's, we reupholstered it, and installed it through the floor board. Much better than the lawn chair we were using.😃

[@Modeltshinn]

Hey that’s awesome!! Ya wayyyy safer 🤣 for sure! Have a great weekend! 💕

[@brendamcdaniel1958]

Thanks for all the information and again thanks for all you both do for the model a hobby it’s much appreciated. Later

[@Modeltshinn]

Hey thank you friend!! Have a great week!! 💗

[@Dan-qy1rg]

Wow, a super Q&A, lots of great questions and answers on here. I just love the encouragement you and Paul give to young folks getting into Model A's. Great advice to the young man joining the local Model A club in his area. Thanks goes to you and Paul for the answers that we folks need. I hope the rest of your week is great, stay safe, see you later.

[@Modeltshinn]

Dan thank you so much for your kind message 💕💗 Have an awesome week! Stay well!

[@deanjernstrom3760]

Never gets old with Mr and Mrs Shinn.You continues to rock with your endless information and humor. It's always great fun to tune in.Wish to get out and go for a ride,unfortunately we've got 20" of snow down and of course it's presently coming down again.Love you guys,be safe and enjoy. D.j.

[@Modeltshinn]

Wow that’s a lot of snow! Thank you so much! Have a great weekend and stay safe 💗

[@charlesdalton985]

Thank you both so much. My brain is full, glad this is done in two parts. Appreciate you both greatly - take care. ~ Chuck

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you Chuck! Yes a lot, hard to keep up with lol 💕

[@rscruiser3533]

You forgot to mention for the guy with rear main oil leak --- Strap on a " Sardine Can " to catch the drips --- Thank You two for the Q&A session ------Rodney

[@Modeltshinn]

Something about that sardine can just cracks me up!! Thanks for sharing and have a great week! 💕

[@larrystout606]

Love you guys thanks for taking the time to do this !!!

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you so much! Have a great week! 💕

[@richard32noble]

Thanks guys, very enjoyable and informative video......

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you 💕

[@steveduecker9872]

Fun video as always! Thanks!

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you 💗

[@mattomon1045]

Model T great show!

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you so much 💕💗

[@ricktotty2283]

Tell Paul in Hawaii to look up locks stitching. Permanent excellent fix.

[@truthreigns7]

We had strong winds Monday Feb 27. But no rain or very little

[@miguelangelsimonfernandez5498]

About the block hole, you can spray weld it

[@Modeltshinn]

It's cast iron. No you can’t, please don’t. Have a great week! 💕

[@wb6ivs]

Great Vid!

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you so much Ed 💗💕

[@ModelARickLasCruces]

I've also noticed that Goodyears wear much longer than Firestones. Another thing is that the Goodyears fit into the tire wheel wells easier than the Firestones.

[@Modeltshinn]

Good stuff, thanks for sharing 💗

[@madman-pv9qd]

The canned ham container was state of the art back in the 60's for rear main over enthusiastic oil loss. Some guys could get a whole week without a drain. No really!

[@Modeltshinn]

Lol, I love this! The sardine can just didn’t do it for them 😂 Have an awesome week! 💕

[@craigroberts3982]

Friends, You need a propane heater for the shop!! We need to send you one.

[@Modeltshinn]

Lol, we have 2, we are always in such a rush with our crazy schedules that we didn’t take the time to turn them on 🤪🤣 You’re awesome, thank you! 💕

[@kennyrichard2971]

Happen to stumble across your channel about a months ago I think classic cars awesome not sure where you are located if you get a chance to check out the owls head transportation Museum in the state of Maine online or KZbin channel .You have a great channel

[@Modeltshinn]

Hey Kenny thank you so much! Happy you joined us! 💗 Have a great week and I’ll check out that museum.

[@alexenns3203]

Can I ask a question on here for your next video? Thanks for the video! Fun to watch and helpful

[@Modeltshinn]

Hi Alex, for the next video as in next Wednesday, we already have a lot of questions, but I can definitely put it in for the following one 💕 that’s probably in a couple of weeks. Thank you so much!

[@Modeltshinn]

If it’s a simple question for us to answer, we may be able to answer here.

[@alexenns3203]

After watching the rest of the video my question was answered 😂 thanks for the awesome video!!

[@Modeltshinn]

@@alexenns3203 hey that’s awesome! 🥳

[@bmurray4222]

More of a question than a comment. I have searched to find the process to convert from Babbitt to insert bearings and all I come up with is “how to pour Babbitt.” Any ideas as where to search?

[@ModelA]

You nee the block to be machined for insert bearings and thrust bearing. It is not a user serviceable item. It's major machine work and redoing a lot inside the motor.

[@bmurray4222]

Can I use the original rods, after machining, or do I need to buy new ones already done? I am a curious tinkerer.😊

[@Zigge]

Hi. I got a 29 Tudor and I would really like to upgrade the steering box to something more modern as the original is completely worn out. I could probably restore it, but it would be at a great cost and parts are hard to come by in my end of the world, besides it will take some machining I don't have the machines to do. Do you have any suggestions for something that will work or any advice on what to look for in a steering box to replace the original? I'm very reluctant to do any permanent modifications, cutting, etc. After all, I am only a custodian of this car. If the next custodian after me wants to put it back to the original condition I want to leave that option open.

[@Modeltshinn]

My suggestion is if you don’t belong to a Model A club yet, join one, everyone is very helpful and some have full shops with lots of machinery. Not sure where you live but start with MAFCA.com and look at their local clubs page and put in your area that you live and it will show you clubs around you. I hope this helps, take care! 💕

[@Zigge]

@@Modeltshinn thank you for answering. I live in Denmark, Scandinavia. We have a very good Model A club here in Denmark, but it is a $100 roundtrip for me to visit the club. So tho I'm a member, I have actually never visited the club. I tried to replace the sector shaft and bushings last year, but the stub axle in the bottom has about 1/16" play in a new bushing. Surprisingly the worm doesn't bind in the ends. To fix the axle I would have to turn it down and shrink a hardened bushing on. I have the skills to do it, but not the machinery.

[@Modeltshinn]

@@Zigge yes that’s a bit of money to travel…well if you can save up and if the club is willing to have a work shop/tech seminar using you vehicle then making one trip and visiting fun people while your at it might be really nice! Talk to them and see. Other than that, maybe @paulshinn has another idea?

[@billebobb]

Missed Part 2 this past Wednesday 😢

[@Modeltshinn]

No, I’m late, I should be posting it by tomorrow, sorry!

[@darrellmealy6251]

I have a 1930 plymouth sedan;; it has 8 bolt pattern spoked wheels on it now;;; i want to convert it to wire wheels how is this done;;; i would like to use the modern vintage wire wheels they are 5 bolt pattern;;;

[@MAFCAJim]

Bratton’s has not printed a paper catalog for a few years. Big expense for them.

[@Modeltshinn]

It’s a bummer for sure. Have a great week! 💗

[@c.w6877]

How wouldyougo about getting a title?

[@Modeltshinn]

Paul says, go to DMV and then do what they say…they give instructions for what to do. It may be different in different states.

[@mackfisher4487]

Suggestion for a new T-shirt: Don't modify it fix it

[@Modeltshinn]

Good stuff! Thanks and have an awesome week!

[@mr_paw_t]

your videos are appreciated! Knowledge is power! *I highly recommend joining a local Ford Model A club!

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you so much Paw T 💕 Have an awesome week!