An archive of Smoky Mountain Model A Club technical articles
As a service to our membership and the Model A community, the Smoky Mountain Model A Club is pleased to offer this resource. These are technical service, repair, restoration, and repair articles generated by our membership over many years.
- Minnie’s Fancy Lock – Steve Wickizer (December 1, 2020)
- Trailer Hitches for Your Model A – Vic Varady (June 1, 2010)
- Vacuum Windshield Wipers – An Overview – Bob Wyrick (February 1, 2005)
- Model ‘A’ Brake Tune-up Adjustment – Tony Gardner (July 1, 2022)
- Model A Brake Adjustment Using a Thermometer – Vic Varady (May 1, 2009)
- Simmons Carburetors – Bob Wyrick (March 1, 2023)
- Sunk Carburetor Float – Bob Helsel (October 1, 2022)
- Restoring a Rayfield R-I-F Carburetor – Bob Wyrick (April 1, 2020)
- How the Zenith Carburetor Secondary Well Functions – Richard Lorenz (September 1, 2019)
- Chasing the Elusive Idle – Bob Wyrick (June 1, 2016)
- The Tillotson X Carburetor – Bob Wyrick (January 1, 2010)
- More of Uncle Bob’s Carburetor Tips – Bob Wyrick (May 1, 2004)
- More on Carburetors – Bob Wyrick (March 1, 2004)
- Zenith Carburetors – Bob Wyrick (December 1, 2003)
- Something About Model A Ford Distributors – Richard Lorenz (January 1, 2022)
- Distributor Cams – Model A and B Cam Differences – Richard Lorenz (July 1, 2013)
- Distributor Testing Device – Richard Lorenz (June 1, 2006)
- Testing the Headlight Ground Circuit – Richard Lorenz (September 1, 2022)
- Light Switch Spider Retainer Tool – Bob Wyrick (July 1, 2020)
- A Halo on a Model A – Jerry Gilpin (September 1, 2018)
- A New Look for the Plywood Pickup – Richard Lorenz (March 1, 2017)
- 95% of Ignition Problems are Electrical – Richard Lorenz (September 1, 2010)
- Report on My Electrical Seminar at Williamburg – Richard Lorenz (August 1, 2007)
- Isolating Road Troubles in 10 Minutes – (Unknown Author) (September 1, 2022)
- New Model A Block – Vic Varady (October 1, 2021)
- The Cranky Starter – Bob Helsel (May 10, 2021)
- The Cranky Starter – Bob Helsel (May 1, 2021)
- Fans Fail In Two Separate Incidents – Vic Varady (July 1, 2019)
- Model A Air Filters – Jerry Gilpin (November 1, 2018)
- Convenient Crank Modification for Timing – Vic Varady (November 1, 2017)
- Balancing a Flywheel, Part 2-The Spinning Wheel – Richard Lorenz (March 1, 2011)
- Balancing a Flywheel, Part 1-The Slow Roller – Richard Lorenz (February 1, 2011)
- The Rest of the Muffler Story – Richard Lorenz (June 1, 2010)
- What Kind Muffler Do I Have – Richard Lorenz (May 1, 2010)
- Setting the Timing, Timing for Power-Saving the Babbitt – Vic Varady (November 1, 2009)
- Does Your Model A Need an Oil Filter – Vic Varady (July 1, 2009)
- Blown Head Gasket – Vic Varady (June 1, 2009)
- Dealing With Oil Leaks – Bob Wyrick (December 1, 2008)
- Spark Plug Heat Ranges – Richard Lorenz (May 1, 2007)
- A Diaper for Your Baby – Bob Wyrick (February 1, 2007)
- Oil Leaks and How to Cure Them – Unknown Author (January 1, 2000)
- Dynamic Balancing Story – Richard Lorenz (December 1, 1997)
- Something About Exhaust Valves – Richard Lorenz (October 1, 1986)
- Fuel Shut Off Valve – Vic Varady (July 1, 2018)
- Those Pesky Fuel Shut Off Valves – Bob Wyrick (May 1, 2017)
- Gasoline – Vic Varady (July 1, 2010)
- Ethanol in Gasoline for your Model A – Unknown Author (April 1, 2010)
- Steering Problems – Vic Varady (January 1, 2019)
- A Different Front Seat – Jerry Gilpin (June 1, 2017)
- Steering Wheel Renovation – Bob Wyrick (December 1, 2010)
- Piranio Dynamometer Fuel Consumption Test – Richard Lorenz (December 1, 2009)
- Summary of Some Dynomometer Tests of Model A Engine Performance – Richard Lorenz (October 1, 2009)
- Model A Performance Under Touring Conditions – Effect of an Overdrive – Richard Lorenz (August 1, 2004)
- Finding Your Differential Gear Ratio – Bob Wyrick (April 1, 2020)
- Wheel Balancer – Vic Varady (September 1, 2017)
- Bad King Pins – Vic Varady (August 1, 2017)
- Model A Shocks 101 – Bob Wyrick (April 1, 2013)
- The Case of the Mysterious Kingpin – John Baxter (April 1, 2012)
- Panhead Bars-Front and Rear – Vic Varady (October 1, 2009)
- The Seven Tooth Steering Sector – Bob Wyrick (July 1, 2009)
- The Two-tooth Steering Box – Bob Wyrick (March 1, 2009)
- Wheel Worries and How to Repair Them – Richard Lorenz (November 1, 2004)
- The Adjustable Wrench A-17021 – Bob Wyrick (August 1, 2021)
- The Model A Screwdriver A-17020 – Bob Wyrick (July 1, 2021)
- The Alemite Grease Gun A-17125 – Bob Wyrick (July 1, 2021)
- Open-End Wrenches A-17015 and A-17016 – Bob Wyrick (June 1, 2021)
- Light Switch Spider Retainer Tool – Bob Wyrick (July 1, 2020)
- Model A Tools – Bob Wyrick (October 1, 2018)
Smoky Mountain Model A Club Lore
- Fund Raising – Bill Snyder (March 1, 2023)
- Do You Remember When? – Bill Snyder (February 1, 2023)
- Push Faster! – Bill Snyder (November 1, 2022)
- Cades Cove Tour – Bill Snyder (October 1, 2022)
- My Dad’s Model A – Mark Heavner (October 1, 2022)
- Sam’s Peanut Shells – Bill Snyder (September 1, 2022)
- Cades Cove Wedding – Bill Snyder (August 1, 2022)
- Parade Mishaps – Bill Snyder (July 1, 2022)
- Snake Onboard – Bill Snyder (June 1, 2022)
- Law Enforcement Encounters – Bill Snyder (May 1, 2022)
- Find the Brake Fluid – Bill Snyder (March 1, 2022)
- Cumberland Playhouse Tour – Bill Snyder (February 1, 2022)
- The Flight of the Potato Chips – Bill Snyder (January 1, 2022)